Delhi, Hotels in Delhi, Resorts in Delhi, Deluxe Hotels, Budget

Delhi, one of India's fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the "seven cities" created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the Yamuna and now straddles the river. Remnants of the past survive cheek -by-jowl with skyscrapers, residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts from all over the country. It has speciality restaurants to please the gourmet, open parks and gardens ablaze with flowers, and in the winter months particularly, a variety of cultural events. Its many-layered existence is tantalizing and can entice the curious traveller into a fascinating journey of discovery.

Tourist Places in Delhi

RED FORT - Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan, in 1638 A.D. Enclosed in this glorious Fort is Diwan-i-am, the hall meant for public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas, where private audiences were granted; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.

INDIA GATE - India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.

QUTUB MINAR - The Qutub Minar made of red sandstone rising to the height of 72.5mts is an architectural marvel of the 13th century.

PURANA QUILA - Purana Quila, the old fort.The fort was built by the great Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century A.D. aptly on the banks of the river Yamuna.

RAJ GHAT - On the banks of the river Yamuna is the Raj Ghat where the father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi was cremated in 1948, soon after India attained it freedom.

JANTAR MANTAR - Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory with masonry instruments, built in 1724 by Jai Singh, the mathematician and astronomer king. The Samrat or Yantra supreme - the largest structure shaped like a right-angled triangle.

CHANDNI CHAWK - It is the nerve centre of commercial activity. The narrow lanes have kept alive the traditional workmanship which makes Delhi famous.

How to Reach Delhi?

As a major entry point for India many major international flights go through New Delhi. It is also extensively connected by air, road and rail with the rest of the country.

Climate in Delhi

Very hot in summer, hot & humid during monsoon and somewhat chill but pleasant in winters.

Best Time to Visit Delhi - October to March