New Delhi
About New Delhi
Delhi is a thoroughly inscrutable onion of a city, every layer you peel off reveals a still deeper layer of history. Rebuilt eight times by its many conquerors, it has been the seat of the Hindu, Muslim and British Empires. They all have left their mark in the architecture, customs, food and people of this relentless city now undergoing a new transformation as the capital of modern India.
New Delhi – On the Map
Quick Facts
| Population | 173. million |
| Currency Rupee | Rs1 = 100 paise |
| Emergency numbers | Police-100 | Fire-101 | Ambulance-102 |
| Telephone | Country code: +91 | Area code: 011 |
| Electricity | 220/250V 50 Hz Plugs C &D |
Places to see
The Red Fort (lal Quila)
This pinnacle of Delhi’s Mughal architecture stands near the Yamuna River in Old Delhi, its sandstone walls glowing red in the sun. This centre of pre-British Islamic India still exudes the power and majesty of those times
Qutb Minar
The huge tapering tower of Qutb Minar to the south of New Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of the Afghan architecture that sprang up in Islamic India from 1193 and rising to 73 metres high.
Jama Masjid
Built by the Islamic ruler Shah Jahan to complement his new Red Fort nearby, and completed in 1658, the Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, with an awesome open courtyard with room for 25,000, a vast dome and two minarets.
The National Museum
Situated in the heart of New Delhi, this museum holds exhibits from throughout Indian history, including relics of the Indus Valley civilisation, sculptures from the Mauryan civilisation, South Indian Vijayanagar artifacts and a Buddhist gallery.
Humayun’s Tomb
This incredible UNESCO-listed tomb, built by Haji Begum, wife of the second Mughal emperor Humayun, is an early example of the exquisite Islamic style that reached its culmination in the most famous tomb on earth, the Taj Mahal.
Useful Information
Tourist Information
Tourism Delhi Tel: +91 (11)2956 2097 E mail: info@tourism-delhi.comhttp://www.tourism-delhi.com
Weather
Delhi witnesses warm weather with temperature in summer rising up to 45 ‘C ,the winters are also quite cold with temperature dropping as low as 5 ‘C. The best time to visit the city is around or during the months of October to March.
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New Delhi – In Pictures
