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

India Travel Destination Guide

Karmatang Beach

Situated at Mayabunder, northern part of Middle Andaman, Karmatang Beach is the location of a turtle nesting ground. One can view nesting of turtles during Dec - Feb season. One can go to Kalighat (for Diglipur) by boat from here. The beach is a perfect holiday destination for lovers

Carpets and rugs in India

Carpets and rugs Kashmiri rugs are among the best in the world (up there with those from Iran) and, given a little caution and scepticism, you can get yourself a bargain in India (though you can also get shafted if you're not careful). A pukka Kashmiri carpet should have a label

Car Nicobar Island

Car Nicobar, in the northern part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is one of the only 12 inhabited islands in the Andamans archipelago. The two groups of islands, Andaman and Nicobar, are separated by a deep ten degree channel. The islands are pristine with palm-fringed beaches and deep blue

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

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

Land & Topography of Rajasthan

The State has an area of 343,000 sq km. The capital city is Jaipur. The Aravalli Range runs across the state from southwest Guru Peak (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height to Khetri in the northeast. This divides the state into 60% in the North West of the

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

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

Electricity in India

Generally 220V 50Hz AC, though direct current supplies also exist, so check before plugging in. Most sockets are triple round-pin (accepting European-size double round-pin plugs). British, Irish and Australasian plugs will need an adaptor, preferably universal; American and Canadian appliances will need a transformer too, unless multi-voltage. Power cuts and

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