Monday 30 May 2016

Delhi Travel Guide

Delhi Tourism Guide:


Delhi Travel Guide

Standing on the banks of the River Yamuna, New Delhi, the capital city of India is the most visited tourist destination of the country.

Ruled by many great dynasties and empires, this imperialcity has been the epicenter of political, cultural, social, and religious, evolution.

Delhi reflects a picture rich with architecture, culture, and religion.

You can dive deep into history, monuments, galleries, museums, gardens and exotic shows.

From labyrinthine streets, famous food stalls, and lively markets of Old Delhi, to tree lined boulevards, massive colonial buildings, skyscrapers, and malls, Delhi is undoubtedly a graceful juxtaposition of old tradition and modernity.

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Tourism In Delhi

Delhi, a major commercial hub is dotted with countless tourist attractions and places of interests. Every year, tourism in Delhi attracts thousands of visitors from all across the world who come to explore the various colourful facets of this historic city.

DTDC, Delhi Tourism Development Corporation, an undertaking of Delhi government is responsible for the growth of Tourism in Delhi, which comprises of development of infrastructure, conservation and restoration of monuments etc.

In order to make Delhi travel hassle free and interesting for tourists, Delhi Tourism has opened up many tourist information centers at airport, railways stations and commercial centers of Delhi. These tourism bureaus assist tourists for any kind of information related to Delhi and offer Delhi Maps, Delhi tourism guide, and other Delhi travel booklets free of cost. Owing to the promotion of tourism in Delhi, Delhi Tourism organizes various cultural programs and shows.

The exciting excursions and tours conducted by Delhi tourism cover all major tourist attractions of Delhi. Besides short tips, heritage walks, and evening tours, Delhi tourism also offers exciting holiday packages to nearby destination like Agra, Jaipur, Mussoorie, Nainital, Haridwar and Rishikesh at affordable prices.

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Best Time To Visit Delhi

The best time to visit Delhi is during winter months that last from August to November and the pleasant spring seasons of February to April.

Tourist Attractions In Delhi

India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Humayun’s Tomb, Chandini Chowk, Safdarjang Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Birla Mandir, Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lotus Temple, are major tourist attractions in Delhi.

Some other noteworthy Delhi travel destinations include Rajghat, National Science Center, Parliament House, Cannaught Place, Nehru Planetarium, and National Museum.

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How To Reach Delhi

Travel to Delhi by Air: All the major National and International Airlines have their flights operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and Palam Domestic Airport. One can take a pre-paid taxi or a bus that will drop you to the city center.

Cars can also be hired at reasonable prices. 


Travel to Delhi by Rail: The extensive network of the Indian Railways connects New Delhi to all major and regional cities of India. Delhi has three important Railway oStations namely Old Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. 

How to reach Delhi by Road: Delhi is well connected to all major destinations in North India by roads and highways.
The Inter State Bus Terminus are located at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi State Transport Corporation and Delhi Tourism provide frequent service through Air Conditioned, Deluxe and Ordinary Coaches to major cities of the neighboring states Haryana, Uttranchal, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

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Travel In Delhi

For local transport, Delhi Transport Corporation buses, private buses, auto rickshaws, taxis, radio cabs are available in Delhi. The recently introduced Delhi Metro railway line is a convenient and efficient mode of transport connecting all major places within the city. Looking for Delhi Hotels or Delhi flights, just log on towww.yatra.com, for using Hotels in Delhi.

Tourist attractions:


Operating Schedule: Every Day except Monday


Morning Tour (New Delhi): 9.00 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.
(AC Bus, Rs. 259/- per head)


Places Covered
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Laxmi Narayan Temple: Popularly Known as Birla Mandir, it's a large Hindu Temple built in Orissa style in 1938, by the renowned Birla family. People of all faiths can worship at this temple. 
Qutub Minar




Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture . The Minar is 72.5mts high victory tower, the construction of which began in the final year of twelth century by Qutubuddin Aibak and was later completed by his successor. It has been given World Heritage Site status.



Bahai Temple
Bahai Temple:Situated atop the Kalkaji Hill. Its is also known as "The Lotus Temple" due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble. It was built in 1987 by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies the purity and equality of all religions. 

( Monday Closed)



Gandhi Smiriti
Gandhi Smiriti:Gandhi Smriti: The Memorial consists of: (a) Visual Aspects to perpetuate the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the noble ideals he represented, (b) Educative Aspects to focus concentrated attention on certain values of life that made Gandhi a Mahatma, and (c) Service Aspects to introduce activities in order to subserve certain felt needs.

On display in the Museum are photographs, sculptures, paintings, frescos, inscriptions on rocks and relics pertaining to the years Mahatma Gandhi spent here. The meagre personal effects of Gandhiji too are carefully preserved

DRIVE PAST: India Gate, Parliament House, Embassies Area etc


Afternoon Tour (New Delhi): 02:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(AC Bus, Rs. 259/- per head)


Place Covered

Red Fort
Red Fort: Built by Shahjahan, the builder of Taj Mahal in Agra, The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648 (Monday Closed) Old Fort: Monday Only.

Old Fort: Monday Only.






Rajghat
Rajghat: The simple square platform of black marble marks the place where the father of the Nation, Mahatama Gandhi was cremated.






Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb: Built by Humayun's widow, Queen Haji Begum in the 16th centuary, it is supposed to be the prototype of the Taj Mahal at Agra.



DRIVE PAST: Feroz Shah Kotla, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Shakti Sthal, Purana Qila etc.

 

The above two tours can be combined as full day Sightseeing Tours 

(AC Bus, Rs. 415/- per head)

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