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Built to be the capital, Delhi had seen the rise
and fall of many Kingdoms and Empires. Every
dynasty that ruled Delhi left behind some kind
of a seal or monument for the world to admire
and remember. It is the third largest city.
Delhi is main starting point for North India. It
is divided into two parts Old Delhi & New Delhi.
The hub of the metropolis is Central New Delhi,
an orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy
colonial buildings which was established soon
after the imperial capital of British India
moved here in 1911. It is a planned city with
wide streets, parks. Parliament House, India
Gate President house, Old Fort, Humayun's
Tomp,Quitab Minar& ZOO are in New Delhi. Old
Delhi was capital between 17th & 19th centuries.
In it you will find many mosques, forts &
monuments relating to India's muslim history
.Red Fort and Jami Masjid, India's largest
mosque combined with the old city's bazaars.
Jaipur is five hours drive from Delhi. Agra is 3
hrs drives from Delhi. Delhi celebrates Durga
Puja is celebrated with same enthusiasm as Id is
celebrated. The Guru Purab and Christmas carry
the same colour as Diwali or Buddha Purnima. The
amalgamation of various cultures, traditions,
religions has painted Delhi in colour which is
brought from all over India.
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| Delhi Fact Sheet : |
| Area |
1470sqkm |
| Altitude |
239 Meters |
| Temperature |
Summer Max. 41.2oC,
Min 21.4oC
Winter Max:33.7oc Min
6oC |
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| Language |
Hindi, Punjabi, English |
| Std Code |
011 |
| Rain Fall |
50cm |
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| History : |
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The capital of India has been a center of power almost continuously since the 13th century.Being an ancient city Delhi has the shadows of its past. Its history goes a long way off to the time of the Mahabharata as Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas. Among the other dynasties that laid claim to Delhi were the Tornor Rajputs and the Chauhan Rajputs. Between 12th to 17th centuries period, some of the most outstanding monuments were built which stand as past glory of the Afghan and Mughal architecture. During the British rule for about 200 years, when the country came under a unified control, Calcutta became the capital but only to move back to Delhi in 1911.The other five of Delhi's ex-capitals, further south, are today all but deserted, standing as impressive reminders of long-vanished dynasties. Among them you will find the towering free-standing column erected by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the Qutub Minar and Purana Quila, Humayun's Tomb, and the major monument of the great Moghul period is Lal Qila, the "Red Fort". in Old Delhi.
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Air: Delhi has an extensive network of international and domestic flights. All the major airlines in the world fly through Delhi, and it is easily accessible from anywhere in the world. Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major cities in the country.
Rail: Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended.
Road: Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi. During the summer months, air-conditioned coaches are recommended. |
| Delhi Festivals : |
Qutub Festival :It
is celebrated in November, it gives tourists 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.
International Mango
Festival: Held during July, it draws
people from the country as well as businessman ,
both from home or abroad.
Holi : Holi
is celebrated on the day after the full moon in
early March every year.Holi is celebrated on the
day after the full moon in early March every
year. Originally a festival to celebrate good
harvests and fertility of the land, Holi has
several traditional links with legends. Holi
announces the arrival of spring and the passing
of winter. Young and old alike are drenched with
colors.
Diwali : A
family festival, it is celebrated 20 days after
Dussehra, on the 13th day of the dark fortnight
of the month of Ashwin (October / November).
Deepawali or Diwali, the most pan-Indian of all
Hindu festivals, is a festival of lights
symbolising the victory of righteousness and the
lifting of spiritual darkness. The word
Deepawali literally means rows of diyas (clay
lamps). Twinkling oil lamps or diyas light up
every home and firework displays are common all
across the country. The goddess Lakshmi (consort
of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and
prosperity, is also worshipped on this day.
Kite Flying Festival : Held on Makar Sankranti day(January) on the
green lawns above Palika Bazar, Connaught Place
, this colorful extravaganza attracts national
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| Delhi Places of Worship : |
Jama Masjid: Built by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is the largest
mosque in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque
has three gateways and two 40m high minarets. If
you go to the top of the minaret, you will be
able to have a bird's eye view of the city of
Delhi.
Nizam - ud - Din
Shrine: This tomb of the famous sufi
saint Nizam-ud-din Auliya can be seen on the way
from Humayun's tomb. Inside the premises there
is a tank surrounded by many other tombs. The
shrine also has the tomb of the great poet and
philosopher Amir Khusru and the grave of Shah
Jahan's daughter Jahanara.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Build by G. D. Birla in 1938 this beautiful
temple is located in the west of Connaught
Place. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of
wealth and prosperity. The temple has
fascinating gardens and lawns. Popularly known
as the Birla Mandir, the temple is one of the
finest architectural specimen of India.
ISKCON Temple: Built on a hilly place this temple is dedicated
to the Lord Krishna. This complex is elegantly
build and is one of the largest temple complexes
in India. Among the contemporary temple
architecture, ISKCON Temple is a wonderful
specimen of art. This complex temples are a very
popular tourist destination of Delhi.
Chattarpur Mandir: Located beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli, this
complex of temples is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Build in South Indian style the temple complex
is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns
and gardens. During the "navratras" devotees
come from near and far. |
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