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Capital of Delhi: New Delhi (Capital City of India)
Population of Delhi ('000s in 1991): 9,421
Area of Delhi ('000 sq. Km): 1.5
Religion: Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.
Literacy: 76.09%
Languages spoken in Delhi: Hindi, English & other regional languages
Climate in Delhi: Summers 23 C- 45 C, Winters 2 C - 25 C
Tourist seasons in Delhi: Winter and Spring
A brief history of Delhi
Established in India from as early as 900 BC to 1930, Delhi has been festooned by numerous relics that serve as tablets on which its history is written.
Going back to the period of mythology Delhi was earlier known as Indraprashtha, the scene of action of India's great epic, the Mahabharata.
Delhi, the main union territory of India comprises of eight cities. The British in 1911 shifted the capital of India from Kolkata to Delhi. The eighth city of New Delhi took shape in the imperial style of architecture. From then to now Delhi continues to throb with vitality.
Delhi was also witness to the glories of the Maurya Empire during 3rd century BC. Modern Delhi or New Delhi is the eighth city. It centers around Rashtrapati Bhawan and was formally inaugurated in 1931. This new city is today the capital of modern India.
How to reach Delhi
Delhi is well connected from all sides by air transport, rail and road. So, reaching Delhi is not a big issue.
By air:
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating out of here. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
By rail:
The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. There are three important Railway Stations in Delhi namely Delhi Rly. Station, Old Delhi Rly. Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin Rly. Station.
By road:
Delhi is well connected by road to all major destinations in North India. The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi Transport Corporations of the neighboring states provide frequent bus services through Air Conditioned, Deluxe and Ordinary Coaches.
Get more tourist information on Delhi and other places from www.touristplacesinindia.com
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