Delhi Travel Guide

Enjoy the climate of Delhi whole of the Year

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Delhi Climate can be enjoyed throughout the year. Delhi is the capital of India. This state lies in the plains between the Himalayas and Arawalis. The climate of Delhi is at its climax around the year. It is very hot in summer season and very cool in winters. In Delhi each season presents a new and fantastic experience to its visitors. In summer you can enjoy the burning summers and hot winds and in the rainy season you can enjoy the showering monsoon and in winter season you can enjoy the chilled airs.

In the month of April May and June the summer season is on its peak time. It seems as the roads are melting. May and June months are in fact intolerable. The temperature of these days is around forty degree C.

July August and September are the months of monsoon. These months bring some relief from the heat. You can enjoy the rainy season in these days. There are sometimes heavy showers throughout the day.

The month of October is good to visit here. But in the month of November the winter season starts. These months are also good to enjoy because in these days there are many festival to enjoy. The climate of these days also makes the festivals more pleasant.

The month of December and January are the peak time of winter season. In these days the temperature of Delhi is sometimes below than four degree C. This time is very cool to visit. The days and nights are very cold and chilled. But this is the best time for the full enjoyment and pleasure of eating and visiting the places parks and gardens. The minimum temperature of Delhi is recorded about two degrees.

February and March are the time of spring season. At this time you can enjoy the natural beauty everywhere. The gardens and parks are full of beautiful colored flowers at this time. Many tourists come here on this season to enjoy the beauty of famous Mughal Garden which is open for the visitors once in a year only during this time for some limited period.

The climate of Delhi during spring season is most enjoyable because the temperature of these days around twenty five to ten degree C. Spring season is the best time to visit and enjoy the greenery with the historical places of Delhi.

Restaurants in Delhi

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In Delhi there are various types of people live. Every person has his own likings about food. This is the main requirement of a human being. Delhi is a place of many cultures and it also offers every type of cuisine which is suitable for every taste. There should be no compromise in food. There are many types of Restaurants in Delhi. There are restaurants for medium class and also there are five star hotels. There are many types restaurants like; south Indian, Chinese, mughlai, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Japanese, vegetarian, Italian, brazilian, continental, open air restaurants and dhabas. In these restaurants one can get the food according to his choice. There are so many restaurants which are not so expensive.

The food of dhabas is really very tasty. For example chandni chowk is famous for eatables and food items. If you really love to eat then there is a good way to get discount on restaurants. There are many restaurants which offer online discount coupons for their customers. In fact the cost of these discount coupons is almost half than actual cost.

You can choose and select any type of restaurant in Delhi through internet too. You can also get the rates and situation of the restaurants too. If you are coming Delhi for the first time you can also collect the knowledge how to reach at the suitable restaurant and its locality. You can also get the restaurants menus online.

Many people come to visit Delhi from all over the world throughout the year. There are so many restaurants which attracts the visitors to come and enjoy. At the present time there are so many malls in Delhi. There are also many special restaurants which are famous for their special variety. Now Delhi has become an international city which influences and attracts many foreigners and Indians for its many qualities.

In fact, if you really want to taste the best quality and taste of parantahs then undoubtedly you may go to the paratnthe wali gali which is only famous for its paranthas. This is a narrow lane in chandni chowk. At this place you can enjoy and eat the parantha and samosa and lip smacking jalebi.

The restaurants of chandni chowk are also famous for their tasty and delicious chaat. The food of the restaurants of Delhi is really awesome. If you will have it for the very first time you will eager to have it again and again.

Delhi Sightseeing Places

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Delhi is known as mini India and heart of India. It is the third largest city of India. There are many historical places for Sightseeing Delhi. People from every part of the world and country come to see the famous places of Delhi. There are also famous markets for every item like eatables, clothes, electronic items, ladies suits, furniture etc.

Everyday there are countless travels and tourists come for sightseeing. Daily buses are available for sightseeing. Generally tourists hire these buses and enjoy the main and famous places of Delhi in one day. These buses charge very reasonable price for a day. In the afternoon they give the break for lunch. And in the evening these buses are back at their place. The main places of Delhi are such as;

India Gate; it is the best place for fun. There are many lawns full of grass and all the time there is a crowd of visitors. There are many vendors, eatables are available there. India Gate was built in the memory of ninety thousands soldiers and its height is forty two meters. It is a good picnic spot.

Lotus Temple; it is a religious place and is built in the shape of a lotus. People from every religion can come here to enjoy and pray.

Jama Masjid; it is the largest mosque of India.

Qutub Minar; it is the tallest brick minaret of the world. Its height is 72.5 meters. It is the one of the finest monuments of India.

Mughal Garden; it is known a beautiful place as a gift of nature. It is opened for public in the month of February for a limited period.

Zoo; this is a good place that can be enjoy by everyone. You can see all type of animals in this zoo.

There are also many other places to visit such as; Akshardham Temple, Raj Gat, Shanti Van, Veer Bhoomi, Birla Mandir, Jantar Mantar, Humayun tomb and Janapath.

In fact, Delhi is the best place to enjoy and to visit. Here things are available at very reasonable prices. Here are countless places to visit, to eat and also for shopping. It is a place that can be undoubtedly liked by every person of every age. That is true if you will come here for the first time you have no free time to waste if you are seriously in a mood to enjoy.

Shopping in Delhi

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In India it is very interesting to do shopping in Delhi. There are so many markets where anybody can purchase everything for his requirements. There are different types of markets. You can even purchase furniture, clothes, garments, electronic items, eatables, vegetables and many more other items at reasonable prices. There are different markets for special items, such as for furniture Kirti Nagar is the best market. Central market in Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Kamla Nagar are good markets for clothes for every type of stitched and unstitched garments.

There are so many shopping malls in Delhi. In these shopping malls you can get every item for your needs. These are the best places for shopping. You can get crockery, furniture, watches, bed sheets, carpets, drinks, food items, pulses, vegetables and so many other things at the reasonable prices.

Janpath in Cannaught Place is also very popular place for shopping. This is the best place for export quality garments and clothes. All the time there is a sale on footwear, bags and exotic jewellary. Delhi is the only place in India where goods are sold at very reasonable prices. In fact these prices are not fixed. You have to bargain on these prices.

In South Delhi Sarojini Nagar and in North Delhi Kamla Nagar are the best markets especially for college students. In fact these markets are near to the South Campus and North Campus of Delhi University. Whenever you will go there you can see a good crowd of students in the market. All the varieties of latest items like college bags, pants, jeans, artificial jewellary are available here at affordable prices.

Chandni Chowk is yet another market for clothes, and different types of fabrics. Bhagirath palace is the largest market of Asia for electrical goods. Old Lajpat Rai market and Tilak Bazaar are famous for leather ware, shawls, chemicals and electrical goods. Eatables of this place are really tasty and famous.

Karol Bagh and Ajmal Khan Road are the places for fancy stores, ready-mades and cotton yarn.

Dilli Haat is the one of the most famous place for handloom items and handicrafts. It is located in the centre of Delhi. The items which are sold here are mainly made by camel hide, rosewood and sandal wood.

All these places make Delhi a very famous and interesting place for people to come and shop.

Delhi Tourism

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Delhi is a great place to visit and it is the capital city of a vast country India. People from every part of the country and the world flock to this city to enjoy its beautiful culture and tradition. Within Delhi, one can see every color of the Indian culture. The city holds remnants of its great past like the mughal period, gupta period and the Indian war of independence. The tourists places in Delhi includes the most beloved the Red Fort built by the mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort has great architectural as well as the historical importance. The Red Fort has octagonal shape which is the main feature of the mughal buildings. The Diwan -e- aam, Diwan-e-khas, the Rang Mahal and the Mumtaz Mahal are the major attractions of the Red Fort. The Purana Quila or the Old Fort is another great tourist spot in Delhi.

The tourist’s places in Delhi also include the various tombs built by the mughal. The Humayun tomb is the most famous tomb and attracts hundreds of tourists. The Humayun tomb was built by the wife of Humayun in Hamida Begum in his memory.

Delhi is also famous for its temples and other religious monuments. Among the temples, the Birla Mandir is the most famous temple, built by the famous Birla family of India and was inaugurated by the father of the nation- Mahatma Gandhi. People from any cast can enter this beautiful temple without any hesitation. Among the mosques, the famous Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in the country and is located in the Old Delhi. The Akshardham temple, located is Noida is a great religious place to visit.

The city has a perfect synchronization of the old and the new and this can be seen in the Old Delhi and the New Delhi. Delhi is famous for its shopping zones also. The markets like Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place and many more offers a great experience to the shoppers.

The India Gate is the pride of the nation as well as of Delhi. It is a war memorial and has names of the soldiers who had sacrificed their lives to maintain the integrity of the nation.

Visit to Delhi in July

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If you are planning to visit Delhi in the month of July, then let me tell you that July and August are the rainy seasonal months of this state. However, the sight in rain of this city has a different taste for different people. Also, due to global warming, it's not sure that you'll face heavy rain.

Many people from each corner of the world visit this place in July to enjoy the fragrance of the soil of the city. If you visit the corners of places that are not fully developed, you'll really feel it. Also, these months will also save burden of your expenses in Delhi's hotels. Many hotels revise their tariffs due to rainy season.

You can also enjoy short gateways from Delhi like Nainital, the lake district of Uttarakhand, Agra (famous for Taj Mahal), Bharatpur (popular for Keoladeo Bird Park) and many more. But be prepared to face the rain in these months. Carry raincoat or umbrella where you visit because no body knows when or where you'll have to face the monsoon.

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Pitampura Delhi

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Situated in the North Western part of Delhi, Pitampura, is a budding residential, commercial and retail hub of the Delhi region.

This locality planned and designed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is well linked with the Outer Ring Road, National Highway – 1 and the Rothak Road. Over the years Pitampura has transformed into being one of the most elite residential areas of Delhi.

This area is also sprawled with numerous educational institutes; some of them, believed to be the best in the region. The catalyst behind the rapid growth of Pitampura has been the rise of the retail outlets in this area. A complete shopper’s paradise this place has some of the finest malls of Delhi, which include the Gold Souk, the Pacific Mall and the M2K Pitampura.

The key attractions of this area comprise of the Pitampura Haat, built on similar lines of the Dilli Haat, this place showcases the art, culture and cuisine of the area in its true form. The other attractions here are the TV Tower, built in 1988 and believed to be the highest building in India, and the Netaji Subhash Palace.

In addition to shopping and site seeing there are also numbers of entertainment features like multiplexes, and amusement parks. Pitampura also offers a lot many accommodation options to its visitors ranging from budget to luxury accommodations.

Bounded by classy malls, exotic multiplexes, and expansive water parks and magnificent multi cuisine restaurants, Pitampura is a complete package in itself.

Accessibility:

• Is well connected via the Delhi Metro with other parts of the Delhi region.
• Pitampura has regular state transport services and other local conveyances.
• The distance between Pitampura and the IGI Airport is approximately about 25 kms
• The New Delhi railway station is about 22 kms.

Areas under Pitampura:

• Shalimar Bagh
• Azadpur

Mehrauli

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Mehrauli, formerly known as Mihirawali, was founded by King Mihir Bhoja of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty. This is also one of the seven cities which make up the state of Delhi.

Mehrauli holds some of the best architectural examples of India, which comprise of:
The Qutub Complex - which has been stated as a world heritage site by the UNESCO, this complex also hosts the Qutub Festival every year.

Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki - sitgiuated near the Qutub Minar holds the memorials of the great Mughal Emperors Bahadur Shah I, Shah Alam II, and Akbar II. The annual Phoolwalon-ki-sair Festival is held at this site every year.

Balban's tomb – built in the 13th century in memory of Emperor Balban, this tombstone is one of the most significant in the architectural history of the world as it has the first true arch in the Indo Islamic architecture.

Rajon ki Bain – built in the year 1506 during the rule of Sikandar Lodhi, this is a well which was used for the storage of water but presently it lies completely dry.

The Jamali Kamali mosque – constructed in 1528, to commemorate the Sufi Saint, Hamid bin Fazlullah. This magnificent mosque is definitely worth a visit.

The Adham Khan's Tomb – was built in 1566 by the great Emperor Akbar in memory of his foster brother Adham Khan. This tomb is also identified as Bhulbhulaiyan, as one can get lost in the maze of its passageways.

Yogmaya Temple – a 12th century temple constructed by the Pandavas. This ancient temple is also said to house a number of Jain scriptures. Besides housing these architectural wonders, Mehrauli of famed for its luxuriant farm houses which are known to host some of the most lavish weddings in the city.

Mehrauli also has an array of hotels and resorts for accommodating guests. In addition to this Mehrauli has some of the biggest showrooms in Delhi, from designer clothing, shoes, accessories to furniture, home furnishings and much more, one can buy the works from this area.

Mehrauli is an excellent blend of, traditional architecture and modern day shopping.

Accessibility

• The Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 17 km.
• Meharauli 18 km approximately from New Delhi Railway Stations

Areas under Meharauli
1. Saket (Delhi)
2. Malviya Nagar
3. Khanpur New Delhi

Lajpat Nagar Delhi

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The history of Lajpat Nagar Dates back to the 1950’s when the refugees from Pakistan came and settled in this locality. Named after the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, Lajpat Nagar was one of the first residential colonies of Delhi.

This colony also housed a refugee camp for Bengali widows, which is now identified as the Kasturba Ashram.Currently Lajpat Nagar is home to people from various parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and a few African countries.

Divided into four parts, Lajpat Nagar I, II, III and IV, this is also one of the most popular commercial hubs of Delhi, where one can look at getting everything under one roof. From housing interiors to dress materials to designer stores, Lajpat Nagar caters to every individual.

The bustling market of Lajpat Nagar IV is currently known to be the largest ladies suit market in Asia.Another specialty of this place, are the numerous traditional Mehendi Hawkers who flank the pavments of the Lajpat Nagar Area, these hawkers also known as mehindiwalas beautifully and intricately apply mehindi in various designs on the hands of their customers. This is one of the most complex arts and an old Indian custom.

This area also has some of the elitist schools and colleges of the Delhi region which include the famous Lady Shri Ram College and the Blind School of Amar Colony.

For foodies this is a perfect place to binge on street food. There are also a lot many restaurants sprawled around the area. The momos sold by the Tibetan ladies here are the specialty of this area.

This is truly one of the most diverse areas of Delhi.

Accessibility

• Domestic Airport is roughly about 18 km from Lajpat Nagar.
• The International Airport (IGI) approximately about is 22 km from Lajpat Nagar
• The Nizamuddin Railway station is about 10 km from Lajpat Nagar.

Areas under Lajpat Nagar:

• Ashram New Delhi
• Maharani Bagh
• East of Kailash
• Friends Colony

Forts in Delhi

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Delhi is known for its formidable forts that stood still against the test of times and has seen many battles through these centuries. For every city that was built in Delhi, the reigning dynasty constructed their own Fort for the benefit of their kingdom and built as a protective wall that shielded the city from outside intrusions. Thus, every city had one Fort and hence, Delhi is seen with Seven Beautiful Forts of which some are in ruins. One of forts in Delhi is described below.

Indraprastha Fort
The Indraprastha Fort was named after the ‘first city of Delhi’ named ‘Indraprastha’ that was founded by the five Pandava Brothers of the Mahabharata epic. Other facts reveal that this first city existed up till 1913 beside the fort but unfortunately seems to have disappeared since then. Excavations near this fort’s eastern wall in 1954-1955 and between 1969 and 1973 also revealed existence of inhabitants since the year 1000 BC and its findings and artefacts have been carefully kept and displayed in the Archaeological Museum situated in the Old Fort.

Greater Kailash, Delhi

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Greater Kailash located in South Delhi was developed by the DLF in the year 1970, and is amid the upper class suburbs of Delhi consisting of some of the most beautifully designed houses of the area.This place is primarily a residential which is bounded by numerous high end retail and designer outlets.
This posh locality is divided into two parts - Greater Kailash I and Greater Kailash II, both these areas cater to the cream of the Delhi high society.
Also amid the most well known shopping areas of Delhi, the shops in the Greater Kailash market offer the finest of products designer labels and luxury brands in the city. This market also has a number of street hawkers selling the finest of goods at bargainable prices. These hawkers are particularly famous amongst the students and youths.
Greater Kailash is also caters to the fashionable youth mores through its chic clubs, pubs and the best multi cuisine restaurants along with a number of ritzy discotheques and bars.
This area also has a number of hotels catering to the business as well as leisure travelers visiting the city.
Greater Kailash is considered to be the most lively and vibrant areas in the whole of Delhi and has something to offer to everyone.All in all this is a perfect place to witness the trend, fashion and culture of the capital city of Delhi.
Accessibility:
• Domestic Airport is roughly about 17 km from Greater Kailash.
• International Airport (IGI) approximately about is 22 km from Greater Kailash.
• Nizamuddin Railway station is about 9 km from Greater Kailash

Greater Kailash also has a metro station which is currently under construction, and would connect this area with rest of the NCR region.
Areas under Greater Kailash:
• Chittaranjan Park
• Alaknanda
• Chirag Delhi

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Akshardham Temple

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Being as an India's largest Hindu temple, Akshardham Mandir was officially opened on 6 November 2005 in New Delhi. It sits on the bank of river Yamuna and closest to Commonwealth Games Village in the city.

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Delhi

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Delhi is the national capital territory of India. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, it is also spelled as Dilli. Being the heavy populated city of the country, it is world's eighth largest city.