General Information
The capital of India. Delhi is one of the four major metropolitan cities of
India
State Name
Delhi
Distance from Major Cities
Agra >> 200 kms., Jaipur >> 277 kms
Weather / Climate
Summers - March to June, 25°C to 46°C; Winters - December to
February, 2°C to 5°C
Other Name of City
dilli
Population
13.8 million
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism (82%); Islam (11%); Christianity 2%); Sikhism (2%); Buddhism
(0.7%).
Language
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Cuisine
Indian, Chinese, Thai, Lebanese cuisine
Restaurants
Karims – Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin, Delhi Ka Angan – Hyatt
Regency, Darbar – Ashoka Hotel, Bukhara – Maurya Sheraton,
Corbetts – Claridges, Gulati Restaurant – Pandara Road, Angeethi –
Asiad Village, Paranthe Wali Gali – Bengali Market
Temples
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple
Monuments
Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan,
Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Old Fort
Other Attractions
cinema halls, theatres, exhibitions, various gardens, appu ghar,
Wildlife
Delhi Zoological Park
Excursions
Surajkund (11kms), Badhkal Lake (30kms), Tilyar Lake (70kms), Agra (
200kms), Jaipur ( 277kms)
Area
1,483 sq .km
Main Business Centres
cannaught place, lajpat nagar
Shopping
sarojini nagar, lajpat nagar, qarol bagh, cp, greater kailash, paliika
bazaar, delhi haat
Things To Buy
handicrafts, clothes, jewelry
Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110 037
Rail Road
New Delhi Raiway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizammuddin Railway
Station.
GOI Tourist Office
88 Janpath, New Delhi - 110001
Entertainment
movie halls, theatres
Best Season
February - April & August - November
