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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Airline Services from Delhi

Airline Services Flights can be taken from Delhi Domestic Airport The various airlines that operate in India are: Indian Airlines (Govt. Operated) Jet Airways (Privately Runned) Air Sahara (Privately Runned) Air Deccan (Privately Runned) Spice Jet (Privately Runned) Kingfisher (Privately Runned) Delhi to: Agra (INDIAN AIRLINES 4 weekly; 35min); Ahmedabad (INDIAN AIRLINES, JET AIRWAYS 3-5 daily; 1 hr 25min);

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

Ramnagar Beach

This beach is situated on Diglipur Island in the Andamans. Ramnagar Beach is a beautiful stretch of palm-fringed sand. Embark on the daily boat cruise from Mayabunder or twice-weekly from Port Blair to enjoy a holiday at Ramnagar Beach. These unspoilt beaches and will appeal to every beach enthusiast and

Paintings and antiques in India

Most Tibetan thangkas (Buddhist religious paintings mounted on brocaded silk) are mass produced (usually in Nepal) and mod¬ern, whatever the seller says, but even the cheapest boast the dense Buddhist symbol¬ism inherent in the form. You'll find them in the north, where there are Tibetan commu¬nities, and a little investigation

Indian embassies outside

Indian embassies Australia High Commission; 3-5 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600® 02/6273 3999, © 62731308,® hicanb@ozemail.com.au. Consulates; Level 27,25 Bligh St, Level 27, Sydney, NSW 2000® 02/9223 9500,® 9223 9246,® indianc@enternet.com.au; 15 Munro St, Coburg, Melbourne, Vic 3058® 03/9384 0141, ® 9384 1609. Honorary Consulates; Level 1, Terrace Hotel, 195

History of Princely State Rajasthan

The history of India dates back almost five thousand years, and Rajasthan plays a crucial and unique role, especially with regard to the development of Indian culture. Its impressive story reaches through a heroic past. Its extravagant splashes of bright hues against the desert landscape and the purity of its

Cigarettes in India

Indian cigarettes, such as Wills, Gold Flake, Four Square and Charms, are OK once you get used to them, and hardly break the bank (Rs10-30 per pack), but if you find them too rough, stock up on imported brands such as Marlboro and Benson and Hedges, or some rolling tobacco,

Cuisine of Rajasthan

Land of Princes, as Rajasthan is called, shows off, many a fine gastronomic both within the palaces and outside. The royal kitchens of Rajasthan, the preparation of food was a very complex matter and was raised to the levels of an art form. Thus the ‘Khansamas’ (the royal cooks) worked

Information for Women travellers

India is not a country that provides huge obstacles to women travellers petty Indian streets are almost without exception male-dominated - something that may take a bit of getting used to, particularly when you find yourself subjected to incessant staring, whistling and name calling. This can usually be stopped by ignoring

Woodwork, ceramics and stonework in India

The old carvings of woods of the houses or the temple, those are refourbis, are usually available for the reasonable prices, survived so sometimes. Furniture is made from heavy wood, in order to carry with you, can be a true affair and is particularly good in the mountain ranges