Delhi,
India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the
country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s,
stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the
sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000
people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food
carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
- Area: 1,484 km²
Best Time to Visit
The
best time to visit Delhi is from October to March when the weather is
at its best. During this period flowers are at their blooming best, the
weather is pleasent and enjoyable to experience Incredible Delhi.
How to Reach Delhi
The
Delhi is regarded as a hub of administration, finance and IT with its
prominent surroundings of NCR (National Capital Region) Noida and
Gurgaon. The capital city of India is making continuous progress and
draws tourists from all over the world. The city is also frequented by
the politicians from various countries. If one is planning to visit this
city of historical beauty, he or she should not worry about how to
reach there. As Delhi is well connected in terms of airways, railways
and roadways one can easily reach there through any mode of transport
according to their convenience.
By Air
The Indira
Gandhi International Airport, which is the biggest airport of India, is
located in the western part of Delhi. All the major cities of the world
are connected through terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport,
popularly known as the New Delhi Airport. The flights to major domestic
cities have access from the same terminal. It provides excellent
facilities like cafeteria, shopping centers, coffee shops, duty free
shops, eating outlets, cyber cafes and many more. You can plan your
journey from any part of India and can have a hassle traveling
experience.
By Road
The state bus service
providers Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), operates the largest fleet
of CNG buses. These eco-friendly buses connect the city with other
neighboring cities through road routes. The three major bus terminus of
Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai
Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus that operate buses
for several routes.
The city has a good network of Government
and private transport services provide frequent bus services to and
from various part of the city. Private taxis can also be hired for
traveling within and around the city.
By Rail
Being the headquarter of Northern Railways Delhi is considered as a
major railway junctions according to the rail map of India. There are
two major Railway Stations in the capital city - the New Delhi Railway
Station and the Old Delhi Railway Station, connecting the city with
other prominent cities of the country. Besides, there are substitutes
like the Nizamuddin Railway Station, Sarai Rohilla and Anand Vihar
Railway Station.
The New Delhi Railway Station provide access
to the Rajdhani Expresses that connects the metropolitan cities like
Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Patna, Bhubaneshwar and
Indore. Trains running to Delhi from different states/cities of India
remains reserved throughout the year. Therefore one has to get his or
her tickets booked in advance in order to avoid last moment tension.
The neighboring places of Delhi like Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad are
well connected through the majestic technology of Metro Rails under
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
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