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DELHI
Edwin
Lutyens, the world famous architect, would have never set his mind on designing
New Delhi and the famed Connaught Place shopping centre in the heart of India's
capital, had it not been for the glorious pas that it could boast of. Lutyen
called his creation as the "Rome of Hindoostan". Lutyen perhaps could
have drawn inspiration from the Persian inscription on the ceiling of the
Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Nobles) at the glorious Red fort which says "If there
be a paradise on Earth; it is this, oh it is this, oh it is this", - Firdaus
As
much as it can boast of its chequered present, Delhi has an
equally if not better past. the ancient history of Delhi
manifested in the landmarks and memorials still stands testimony
to the present history. the times when the epic Mahabharata was
written refer to Delhi as Indraprastha and was supposed to have
been founded by the Pandavas in as early as 1450 B.C. whose
remains have been excavated within the ramparts of the Old Fort
(Purana Qila).
The
first city, Lal Kot was supposed to have been built by a Hindu
King, Anangpal in the 11 century A.D. The other six cities each
having its own characteristics were Siri, Tughlakabad,
Jahanpanah, Ferozshah Kotla, Lodi Tombs and Purana Kila.
Modern
Delhi has something for everyone, that is reflected in the
cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths,
religions and places of worship. You can take a stroll at your
won pace, or a jog or a run, This is also reflected in the
market places, the dhabas and restaurants or the gorgeous
five-star hotels. Theatre drama and entertainment of all sorts
including the best of discotheques are all there.
AREA
: 1483
Sq. Kms
LANGUAGES
: Hindi,
Punjabi, Urdu, English
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Delhi has two main airport terminals about 4.5
km apart.
Terminal-I is the domestic (Palam) airport and Terminal-II is the Indira
Gandhi International Airport. International airport is 20 km from the city centre. Delhi is well connected with major cities in India by Indian
Airlines and other private airlines like Jet Airways, Air Sahara etc.
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Delhi is the headquarters of the Northern Railway and is
the most well connected railhead both on broad gauge (New Delhi) and
meter gauge (Delhi Main) railway line with all of the major places in
India.
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Delhi is well connected by
road with many major cities.
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Some
important road distances from Delhi
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AGRA |
204
km
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AJMER |
399
km |
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AMRTISAR |
466
km
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BHOPAL |
741
km |
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CHANDIGARH |
249
km
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GWALIOR |
319
km |
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JAIPUR |
261
km
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JAMMU |
586
km |
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JODHPUR |
604
km
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KANPUR |
490
km |
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KOTA |
505
km
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LUCKNOW |
569
km |
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PATHANKOT |
478
km
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SHIMLA |
368
km |
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SRINAGAR |
876
km
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UDAIPUR |
635
km |
WINTER
(DECEMBER - MID FEBRUARY)
CLIMATE
: DECEMBER
- Sunny, Dry, Tourist Time, JANUARY - Wet, Grey and
Blustery
CLOTHING : Heavy
woollens and then inners too
SPRING
(END FEBRUARY - MID MARCH)
CLIMATE
: Sunny
& Pleasant, March can be treacherous
CLOTHING : Light
woollens
SUMMER
(APRIL - JUNE)
CLI0MATE
: Hot - Hotter - Hottest
CLOTHING : Loose, Airy cottons
MONSOON
(JUL - MID SEPT)
CLIMATE
: Wet, Hot and Humid
CLOTHING : Cottons & Umbrella
AUTUMN
(END SEPT - NOV)
CLIMATE
: Rainy spells then Dry & Cool
CLOTHING : Cottons to light woollens
RED
FORT
From Mughal India, the chief attraction is the huge fort that
contains within it palaces and impressive public buildings, such as the
Diwan-i-Am (hall for private audience), Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment
of royal ladies), Pearl Mosque built of white marble and Lahore Gate the
fort's main gate.
PURANA
QILA
Earlier seat of the Mughals, believed to be the site of Indraprastha of the
Mahabharata period, is a fort built by Sher Shah.
HUMAYUN'S
TOMB
A sandstone forerunner of the Taj Mahal built by Humayun's widow. At
nearby Nizamuddin are the tombs of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, Jahanara and Urdu
poet Mirza Ghalib.
JAMA
MASJID
Built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built the Taj Mahal), is the
largest and most splendid mosque in India. With three majestic black &
white marble domes covering the prayer hall, it can seat 20, 000 people.
INDIA
GATE
A war memorial arch, was built in honour of 90,000 Indian Soldiers who lost
their lives in World War-I. Below it burns the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal
flame in tribute to all martyred soldiers of India.
PRESIDENT
HOUSE
Once the imperial residence of British viceroys, now residence of
the president of India.
QUTAB
MINAR
A soaring stone tower, 72 metres high, was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in
1193. The tower has five district storeys, each with a projecting balcony. The
base of the Minar [tower] is 15m in diameter and the top just 2.5m in
diameter, an amazing piece of work. At its base is the Quwwat-ul Islam Mosque,
the first mosque to be built in India. A 7m high iron pillar (4th century)
stands in the courtyard of the mosque.
BAHAI'S
TEMPLE
Is a
very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith and is visible from
several spots in South Delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi, it is
lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made of marble,
cement, dolomite and sand.
TIMINGS:
(MONDAY CLOSED)
Summer
: 0900 - 1900 hrs
Winter : 0930 - 1730 hrs
JANTAR
MANTAR
Within
Connaught Place is the Jantar Mantar observatory built by the
Rajput king of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. It was believed
to have been built with massonary instruments of r observing the
movements of the stars and the planets.
RAJ
GHAT
The sprawling site on the banks of
the Yamuna is marked by a brick platform flanked by an eternal flame,
surrounded by lush green lawns and imposing boundary walls of concrete.
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated here in 1948.
DILLI
HAAT
The
Dilli Haat, located opposite the INA Market, is a project
jointly set up by the New Delhi. Municipal Council and Delhi
Tourism. One of the primary objectives of setting this complex
was to provide marketing facilities to rural artisans. All kinds
of goods made by such artisans are displayed at intervals during
the year. Aside from this, there are permanent shops reflecting
the kind of goods made in various states of the country. It is
also a place where cuisine of some of the Indian states is
available. It is an ideal place to spend some time while
admiring the great array of handicrafts, jewellery, garments and
artefacts representing the workmanship of almost all parts of
the country. Those interested in folk arts could find this spot
a real entertainer.
NEEMRANA
A small hamlet just 120 km from Delhi. Neemrana Fort is a 14th century
fort, which was the capital of one of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan .
The beautifully restored fort is built in the hillside commanding spectacular
views of the surrounding countryside. Just off the Jaipur-Delhi highway closer
to Delhi, Neemrana is just 100 km from the international airport.
SULTANPUR
BIRD SANCTUARY
A village outside Delhi in the neighbouring
state of Haryana. Only 46 km from Delhi off the Delhi - Jaipur highway, 2 km
from the Sultanpur Sanctuary and Lake.
| HUMAYUN'S
TOMB |
US$ 5.00 per
person |
| QUTAB
MINAR |
US$ 5.00 per
person |
| RED
FORT |
US$ 2.00 per
person |
| PURANA
QILA |
US$
2.00 per person |
| TOMB
OF SAFDARJUNG |
US$
2.00 per person |
| SON-ET-LUMIERE |
INR
50.00 per person |
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SOUND
& LIGHT SHOW
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It is
held the year round, except during the monsoon (August). SON-ET-LUMIERE, a dramatic inter- play of
sound and light effects, recreating the history of Red Fort, a symbol
of Mughal Power. In this setting, three hundred years of history come
alive.
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OCTOBER - 31 MARCH |
01
APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER |
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In
English - 1930-2030 hrs
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In
English - 2000-2100 hrs
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Kite-Flying
Festival, held
in Makar Sankranti day (January) on the green lawns above Palika Bazar,
Connaught Place, this colourful extravaganza attracts national as well as
international participants.
Garden
Tourism Festival, held
at the Talkatora Garden in February every year, it is based on particular
themes.
International
Mango Festivals, held during July, it draws people from the country
as well as businessmen, both from home and abroad.
Qutab
Festival, organized in November, it gives tourists to five them a
glimpse of the cultural grandeur of India. Set amidst the historical
background of the Qutab, cultural events are held where veterans of Indian
classical music and dance and folk musicians give spectacular performances.
Raj Ghat,
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated here in 1948. The sprawling site on the banks
of the Yamuna is marked by a brick platform flanked by an eternal flame,
surrounded by lush green lawns and imposing boundary walls of concrete.
Shanti Vana,
India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was cremated here in 1964.
Adjacent to Raj Ghat, it is flanked by lown s and foliage of many variety.
Vijay Ghat,
Nehru's successor, Lal Bahadur Shastri, was cremated here.
Shakti Sthal,
The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mrs Indira Gandhi, and his grandson
Sanjay Gandhi were cremated here.
Vir Bhumi,
Rajiv Gandhi, elder son of Mrs Indira Gandhi, who was Prime Minister after
his mother's assassination, was cremated here.
Amar Jyoti,
The eternal flame was lit after the 1971 Indo-Pak war under the arch of
India Gate. Homage is paid by the Prime Minister to the "unknown
soldier" before the annual Republic Day march past.
Delhi
Golf Club
- Two
courses of 9 and 18 holes
- Open all days 0500 - 1900 hrs
- Green Fee for foreigner : USD 35 (weekdays) and USD 40 (weekends)
- Prior booking required
Noida
Golf Club
- 18
hole course
- Open all days 0500 - 1900 hrs
- Green Fee for foreigner : USD 20 (weekdays) and USD 30
(weekends)
- Kits are supplied
- Closed on Mondays
ITC
Classic Golf Resort
- Par
72 Jack Nicklaus Course
- Green Fee for foreigner : USD 35 (weekdays) and USD 70
(weekends)
DLF
Golf Club
- 18
hole course
- Open all days 0700 - 1600 hrs
- Green Fee for foreigner : USD 15 (weekdays) and USD 25
(weekends)
- Kits are supplied
- Closed on Tuesdays
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DELUXE |
FIRST
CLASS |
STANDARD |
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Taj
Mahal |
The
Connaught |
Broadway |
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The
Oberoi |
Jaypee
Siddharth |
Centre
Point |
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The
Imperial |
The
Ambassador |
Ashok
Country Resort (airport hotel) |
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Le
Meridien |
Vasant
Continental |
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Radisson
(airport hotel) |
The
Oberoi
Maidens |
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Taj
Palace |
Hans
Plaza |
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Hyatt
Regency |
The
Claridges |
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Parkroyal
Inter-continental |
The
Qutab |
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Crowne
Plaza Surya |
The
Park |
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The
Grand |
Centaur
(airport hotel) |
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Grand
Inter-Continental |
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ITC
Maurya Sheraton |
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Marriott
Welcomhotel |
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The
Metropolitan Hotel Nikko |
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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