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 New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city
of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of
Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture
and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic
shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi,
the city is a travel hub of Northern India.
Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the
labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will
also discover lively and colorful bazaars that boast to cater all sorts of good and items
at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of
New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
It generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and
spacious streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall and
imposing government buildings.
New Delhi has
expanded and now encompasses residential and commercial development to the west and south,
plus the satellite towns of Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad.
Delhi has overtaken Mumbai & Kolkata in recent years to become the most
vibrant creative art center in India. The city has more than twenty five galleries.
Conducted tours, seminars, film shows and study classes on art appreciation, history and
conservation are frequently organized. Most of the performing art centers are around Mandi
House and Bhagwan Das Road.
There is an amazing
range of activity from cultural walks, talks, theatre productions and art exhibitions to
films by Indian and foreign directors. One can find an option at the Habitat World at
Lodhi Road as well as Siri Fort at Khel Gaon.
Area : 1483 sq. Kms.
Altitude : 239
m above sea level
Population : 1,3782976 (2001
census)
Males : 51.21 million Females : 42.49
million
Literacy rate :
81.82%
Density : 9294 persons per sq.
Km.
Languages : Hindi, English, Urdu and
Punjabi
Climate : Extreme Hot in Summer and Cold
in Winter
Maximum Temperature : 46 Degree
Celcius
Minimum Temperature : 04 Degree
Celcius
Winter : December -
February
Spring : March to mid
April
Summer : April end to
August
Autumn : September to
November
Best time to Visit : October to
March
River : Yamuna
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