Travel to Delhi

Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Delhi consists of New Delhi (the national capital) and Old Delhi. It is home to over 11 million of people and India's third largest city after Kolkata and Mumbai . Pronounced Dilli in the vernacular, it is truly a city of contrasts. Over the millennia, it has wooed rulers, attracted plunderers, and tried historians with so many details. Today, even as it preserves an enviable heritage, New Delhi is a true cosmopolitan city always on the move. The large number of important sightseeing venues and the expanse of the city together make Delhi actually quite a difficult city to "do" in a short span of time. North Delhi, which is Old Delhi, is the area where the Mughals left behind some of the greatest architectural delights in all of India. In the southern parts of New Delhi are more remnants from bygone eras: forts, mausoleums and other sundry monuments.

Important tourist attraction in Delhi are:

Rajpath, India Gate, Amar Jawan Jyoti, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Jaipur Column, Moghul Gardens, Secretariats, Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan, Church of the Redemption, Church of the Sacred Heart, Rakabganj Gurudwara, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Connaught Place, Janpath, Tibetan market, Palika Bazaar, Jantar Mantar, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Firoz Shah Kotla ruins, Pragati Maidan, Raj Ghat, Shakti Sthala, Shanti Vana, Vijay Ghat, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Lal Qila, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk , Lahori Gate, Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya, Naubat Khana, Diwan-I-Am, Rang Mahal(Palace of the colors), Mumtaz Mahal, Khas Mahal, Tosh Khana, Mussaman Burj, Diwan-I-Khas, Moti Masjid, Jama Masjid, Digambar Jain temple, Gauri-Shankar temple, Chandni Chowk, Nai Sarak, Chor Bazaar (Thieves Market), Kashmiri Gate, The Nicholson Cemetery, Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam (Might of Islam) mosque, iron pillar, tomb of Iltutmish, Purana Qila, Delhi Zoo, Lodi Gardens, Tomb of Mohammad Shah, Sikandar Lodi's tomb, Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Kalkaji temple, National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, National Museum of Natural History, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, National Philatelic Museum, Crafts Museum, Rail Transport Museum, Dolls Museum, Field Museum.

General Information for Travelers

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Photographing in India

Keep in mind to ask before directing your camera to all that could be considered "strategic", including airports and anything military, but even with the bridges, the stations and the principal roads. The film of camera, sold with the average Western prices, is largely available in India (but check the

Mail services in India

Mail services in India are quite reliable. Apart from Government opertaed General Post Offices (GPO's) known as "Daak Ghar" in India, there are many courior option available in India. FedEx, UPS, XPS, DHL and other major players operate from many cities. Many other local courior services operate from all other

Radhnagar Beach

Radhanagar Beaches in Havelock are pristine, unspoilt beaches and will appeal to every beach enthusiast and nature lover who want to enjoy his beach holiday at a pristine loc. A 5 hour-long journey by boat from Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair brings you to Havelock Island — "The island campers

Great Nicobar

Great Nicobar Great Nicobar is the largest of the Nicobar Islands of India, north of Sumatra. Indoor Point, its southernmost tip, is also the southernmost point of India. The island covers 1045 km but is sparsely inhabited, largely being covered by rainforest and known for its diverse wildlife. The majority of the

Textiles and clothing in India

Silk is usually a good buy in India, provided you make sure it is the real thing (the old test was to see whether it was possible to pull the whole garment straight through a wedding ring; however, some synthetics apparently go through too, so burn a thread and sniff

Bus Services from Delhi

Following are the details of Bus servies from delhi to various states. Only state buses DTC(Delhi Transport Corpotration) are included in this summary; To Rajasthan DTC provides good services for Rajasthan. But in case you are not able to find the bus for rajasthan, then you can take the buses from Dhaula Kuan.

Katchal: Nicobar

Katchal is a tiny island in the Nicobar group. It was this island, which heralded the new millennium with the first sunrise on 1st January 2000. This island has beautiful beaches at East bay, Jhula and West bay. The island of Katchal is one of the 572 islands, islets and

Shop Opening Hours in India

Standard shop opening hours in India are Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm. Most big stores, keep those hours, while smaller shops vary from town to town, religion to religion, and one to another, but usually keep longer hours. Government tourist offices are open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed on the third Sat of

Corbyn's Cove and Chirya Tapu

One of the most picturesque sea-beaches, it is ideal for sea bathing and sun-basking. This scenic sea beach is ideal for sunbathing and swimming. The Waves Restaurant, the Peerless Resort nearby and the Hornbill Nest Guest House at a stone's throw, provide a kaleidoscopic view of the blue waterfront.

Embassies & consulates in New Delhi

Embassies & consulates in New Delhi Afghanistan 5/50 F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-21 Algeria B-3/61, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-29 Angola C-17, Malcha Marg, New Delhi-21 Argentine B-8/9, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-57 Armenia B, 8/2, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-57 Austria EP-13,Chandragupta Marg,Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-21 Belgium 50-N, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-21 Belize B-8/14, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-57 Benin 43-A, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi-20 Bhutan Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-21 Brazil 8, Aurangzeb Road,