An Ultimate Travel Guide for Delhi

Delhi with population of nearly 25 million is the second most populous city in the world after Tokyo, Japan. It is the capital of India.

Best known for politics, it is also known as National Capital Territory of Delhi and its urban regions are known as National Capital Region (NCR). The capital of Delhi is New Delhi which constitutes of all the urban areas apart from Old Delhi.

Throughout history, Delhi has served as capital to many kingdoms and dynasties. Most prominent of them would be Lodi dynasty and Mughal dynasty followed by the British Empire.

India won its freedom in 1947 from the British Empire and even after Delhi has been serving as the capital city.


People and Life

With literacy rate of 86.34%, the city is full of well-educated people, running of for work early morning in the buses, cars, Delhi metro and so on. Most people speak Hindi, English and Punjabi.




Climate

The climate of the Delhi is quite unpredictable but is warm most of the time. It faces temperature of extreme sorts, the summers are really hot and the winters are really cold.


Summer: April, May and June; Hot to extremely hot; Very low to moderate humidity.


Monsoon (Rainy): July, August and September; Hot, Pleasant during rains; High humidity and Heavy precipitation.


Autumn: October and November; warm days and Cool nights.


Winter: December and January; Cool to Cold


Spring: February and March; Warm days, Cool nights, Pleasant. It is the best time for travellers.


Reaching Delhi






Delhi has the busiest airport in India. So, finding air-tickets might not be a problem.



Getting Around

Within city, the public transportation is quite well managed and Delhi metro is preferred by most travellers as it is safe and fast.

Cab facility is also available by international cab companies offering travel from a minimum Rs 12/KM.

Auto-Rickshaw also known as ‘Tuk-tuk' to most westerners is also quite cheap. The fare begins with Rs 25/Km for first 2 kilometers and Rs 8 after every kilometer. Waiting charges are Rs 30 per hour and night charges are 25% extra.

Delhi Transport Corporation operates tour bus for travel within city. The Delhi darshan bus charges Rs 200 per adult and Rs 100 for children of age 5-12 years and covers all prominent tourist attraction.


Major Attractions
Red fort
Raj Ghat
India gate
Humayun's Tomb
Lotus Temple
Qutub Minar
Akshardham Temple
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib


Advice

Buying a travel package will be the best option if you're planning to visit for the first time and don't know anyone in the city. Tours and travel companies offer great packages for travellers. But the packages don't give individuals much time to spend leisure in the city. If you're on a budget and need advice to save money for your travels, seek advice from professionals who will guide and plan the tour for you. Tours and travel services for NRI help in planning the tour and travel for NRIs as well as foreigners.

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