Hotels in South Delhi

Delhi is India's main point of arrival for overseas visitors, and the major transport hub for destinations in the states of rajasthan, the Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh as well as central north India. Delhi city, the showcase of India, has been the centre of political activity from time immemorial. The ancient fortness, majestic buildings and historic ruins find their modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers, diplomatic enclaves and well-planned townships of New Delhi. The people here, their lifestyles, traditions and even the climate are a rich and varied mixture of all that is india.

Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.

India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.

Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi-- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India.

Delhi Travel Information

Sightseeing Packing
For daily travelling, must consist of a hand towel, a small bar of soap, a toilet roll, face tissue or handkerchiefs and a bottle for water.

Travel Documents
It is safe to keep all the travel documents, consisting of your passport, tickets, confirmations of bookings, insurance policies , traveller`s cheques, permits, visas etc. and of course money in your hand luggage.. Hotel laundries are fast and good.

General Information :
Area : 1483 sq kms
Altitude : 239 m above sea level
Population : 9,370,475
Males : 5,120,733
Females : 4,249,742
Literacy Rate : 76.1%
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English

Climate

The city has an extreme climate. December and January are chilly with night times lows of 4 °C. The city has spring months in February and March. The summer months of May & June are scorchingly hot with mercury soaring to a high of 46 °C. The city does not have much of rainy season. The monsoon lasts from July to September.

Best Time to Visit New Delhi

On your tour to New Delhi you can experience the fun of all the seasons. The climate of the city is hot and humid in the summers, and cold in the winters. The best time to visit New Delhi is during the spring seasons when the city is at its full beauty. During the months of February to April and August to November the city of Delhi has a pleasant climate. The city witnesses warm weather with temperature in summer rising up to 45 o C and the winters are also quite cold with temperature dropping as low as 5 o C. The cold wave from the Himalayan region makes winters very chilly. New Delhi is placed at an elevation of 215 meters. In addition to this, most of the festivals in New Delhi take place in the months of October to March, which adds to the beauty of the city

Many different cultures, traditions and festivals form a part of the metropolitan city of New Delhi. All the major Indian festivals are celebrated here with full vigor. Color, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and rituals characterize festivals here. The multiplicity of the festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land attract most of the visitors who come on tour to New Delhi. All the major festivals of India are celebrated in New Delhi. The streets are a riot of color for Holi; they are brilliantly lit up for Diwali; giant effigies for Ravana are burnt on Dussehra, Durga idols are worshipped and immersed for Durga Puja, Santa clauses and Christmas trees make their presence felt around Christmas, Id-ul-Fitr, Guru Nanak's birthday and other religious days of the Muslims and Sikhs are celebrated with joy and friendship. You can enjoy all these festivals on your tour to New Delhi.