| Location |
North India |
| Population |
13,782,976 |
| Languages |
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English |
| Weather |
Best time to visit is between November & March
Rainy season is July to September
Summer is hot and humid (35C-45C)
Winter generally cool (7C-20C) |
| Airport |
Domestic : 15 kms from city center. Served by Indian Airlines and other private airlines
International : 20 kms from city center. Served by all major international airlines |
| Transport from Airport |
Airport buses, metered taxis, rental cars |
| Historical and Religious Sights |
Purana Qila (Old Fort), Red Fort, Ferozshah Kotla, Tuglakabad, Humayunfs Tomb. Lodhi Tomb, Safdurjungfs Tomb, Jantar mantar, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Bahai Lotus Temple, Cathedral of Sacred Heart |
| Museum and Art Gallery |
Fine Art Gallery, Art Today, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, Lalit Kala Academy, national Gallery of Modern Art, Air Force Museum, National Museum, National Museum of natural History,Rail Transport Museum, Red Fort Museum of Art and Architecture, Dolls Museum, Craft Museum, Gandhi national Museum |
| Gardens and Parks |
Buddha jayanti park, Lodhi Garden, Mughal Garden, National Rose Garden, Nehru Park |
| Other Sights |
Pragati Maidan (exhibitions/fairs, Appu Ghar), Golf (Delhi Golf Club), Bowling (Qutab Hotel), State Emporia (shopping, handicrafts, handlooms) |
| More Information |
India Tourism Delhi, 88, Janpath, New Delhi. Ph.: 011-23320005, 23320008 |
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