Delhi, the capital of India, is a city that combines history with modernity in its own unique way. As you travel through the wide roads and flyovers of Delhi, you'll come across Mughal monuments, forts and tombs in the heart of the city.
Known for its historic buildings such as the President's mansion, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Parliament House and the landmark India Gate, Delhi is changing rapidly with a modern metro railway service and curving flyovers connecting different parts of this rapidly expanding city.
With shopping malls, multiplexes and amusement parks springing up around Delhi, the city has acquired a younger and more dynamic feel. At the same time Delhi retains its age-old charm with gracious parks and gardens, an active cultural life and annual celebrations such as the Republic Day Parade, giving Delhi its unique place as the grand capital of India.
Things to see and do
* Qutub Minar
* India Gate
* Lodhi Garden
* Red Gate
* Connaught Place
General information
Cruise Season – Oct - April
Currency – Indian Rupee (INR)
Language – Hindu (North India)
Land Area - 1,483 km²
Population – 11,215,130
Electricity – 2 round pins European style or South African/Indian-style plug with two round metal pins above a large round grounding pin.
Time – GMT plus five and half hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 91
Transport Links – Delhi is India's main entry point for overseas visitors, and has two airports, Indira Gandhi International Airport and the other domestic named Palam airport. Buses from different states of India pull into the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Old Delhi and Aanda Vihar Bus Terminal in trans-Yamuna area. The city has two main railheads in Old or New Delhi which are both well connected to Connaught Place, the commercial hub of the city, by bus, auto rickshaw and taxi.