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New Delhi - India
Delhi is a diamond in the rough. The most appealing places and insightful experiences are usually intertwined with the most lurid and vulgar of conditions. So, be prepared to experience a place that is so completely complex and layered that it may lead you to either the enlightening depths of human nature or to want to fly home immediately.
Delhi boasts many impressive and attractive sites and scenes such as its architecture, food, culture, and history. However, the allure of Delhi is most often aesthetically swept under the rug because such delights usually come with a little bit of dust, smog, diarrhea,...Read More

Hotels In New Delhi

Ranked as the finest hotels in Delhi , the Imperial Hotel makes its guests sit in the lap of...
The Jukaso hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms for a reasonable price. Its location is also a...
The Blue Sapphire Hostel is ideally suited for travelers who are backpacking and staying in New...
Situated in the upscale neighborhood of Lutyen's Delhi, the Taj Mahal...

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Transportation/Getting Around

Driving in the City
If you don't want to test your ...
Taxi
The most comfortable way to get ...
Metro
Delhi's new metro system has much ...
Cycle Rickshaws
The age old method of ...
Bus
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) ...

New Delhi - India

New Delhi History
Delhi is known as one of the oldest cities in the world, with estimations of it being over 5,000 years old.   Delhi's official ascendance to becoming India's capital did not arrive until 1947, when India gained independence from Britain. However, even under British India (since 1911) Delhi was still spearheading the country because the British Government decided that India would be best managed from Delhi due to its central location and historical importance.   Yet, from 1577 to 1911, Delhi was not given such capital status since Calcutta was the capital during this... read more

Taj Mahal Hotel
Situated in the upscale neighborhood of Lutyen's Delhi, the Taj Mahal...
The Imperial
Ranked as the finest hotels in Delhi , the Imperial Hotel makes its guests sit in the lap of...
The Claridges
A landmark building since the 1950's, the Claridges hotel is a three floor low-rise building set...
The Oberoi New Delhi
The Oberoi New Delhi hotel is for the upscale traveler who wants peace and quiet. The hotel...
Jukaso Inn
The Jukaso hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms for a reasonable price. Its location is also a...
Bajaj Indian Home Stay
Staying true to its name, the Bajaj Indian Home Stay is really a home away from home. At the Bajaj...

Santushti Shopping Complex
An exclusive shopping complex in the heart of New Delhi, Santushti is not for those who love to...
South Extension Market
Located in South Delhi, South Extension Market is a posh market, famous for showrooms of Indian and...
Uttam's
An exclusive shop that stocks Vichitra saris of all kinds, embroidered, Banarsis, printed, plain...
Kilol
Kilol is a leading manufacturer of ethnic hand block printed fabrics, salwar suits, readymade...
Kalpana
Kalpana- where timeless tradition blends with modernity to create exclusive designs in a wide...
N Block Market
Located in the posh south Delhi neighborhood of Greater Kailash, the N block Market drips with...

Eid-al-Adha
Eid-al -Adha or 'Bakra' Eid as it is popularly known in India, is celebrated about 2 months, 9 days...
Garden Tourism Festival
Delhi Tourism Department holds the Garden Tourism Festival at the end of February. This is...
Dussehra
A festival celebrated by Hindus all over India, this is also known as Vijay Dashmi ( 'Vijay'...
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights and fireworks, is celebrated throughout the country during Oct-Nov....
Kite Flying Festival
A much awaited event that takes place in Delhi and is eagerly looked forward to by adults and...
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of the Hindu mythical king, Lord Rama, son of King Dasharatha of...

Bukhara Restaurant
Bukharais widely touted as the best place for Mughal and North-West Frontier specialities in...
Haveli
Besides the fact that Haveli's food is exceptional, it's almost worth a visit just to admire the...
The Taipan
Singaporean chef Thian serves up amazing dim sum at this popular Chinese restaurant, arguably the...
Masala Art
Artistic rendering of classic Indian cuisine is all the rage in the country's upscale city...
The Spice Route
The Spice Routeis in The Imperial hotel and serves top-quality Thai and South Asian food, in a...
Fa Yian
Judging by the exterior and the neighborhood, this might at first seem the type of place you don't...

Fast Facts
Location: National Capital Territory of Delhi, North India, on the banks of the river Yamuna   Dialling code: +91 -country 011- local area code   for eg, if you are dialling from outside the country  you will dial 0091 11 xxxx xxxx   Emergency/useful numbers: Police          -   100 Fire              -   101 Ambulance  -  102 indian Red Cross Society   -   2371 1551,  2371 6441-43 Apollo Blood Bank   -   2682 5707 AIIMS ( All India Institute of Medical Sciences)   -   2656 1123,  2686 4851-59 Tourist InformationService   -   1363 ITDC ( Govt. of India Undertaking)   -   2371 9039 DTDC( Delhi Tourism Dev. Corp)   -   2336 3607,  2336 5358 Car helpline   -   2582 6161,  2576 6718/19 Highway Patrol   -   Telephone Service - Enquiry    -   197 Trunk call booking ( national )  -  180                             (international)   -  186 Morning alarm   -   116 + time Airport enquiry   -   2566 1000 Terminal 1                                  2560 2000 Terminal 2...
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When To Go

When to Go
The ideal time to visit Delhi is between October to the month of March, although the city remains bustling with tourists throughout the year. Check out the schedules for any of ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with Children in Tow
There is no dearth of attractions for children in Delhi. With parks aplenty, museums of varied ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
Although there are no vaccination requirements when traveling to India, it is recommended that you get vaccinated for hepatitis A, ...