Delhi, city and national capital territory, north-central India. The city of Delhi actually consists of two components: Old Delhi, in the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, since 1947 the capital of India, built in the first part of the 20th century as the capital of British India.
One of the country’s largest urban agglomerations, Delhi sits astride (but primarily on the west bank of) the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The national capital territory embraces Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan region, as well as adjacent rural areas. To the east the territory is bounded by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and to the north, west, and south it is bounded by the state of Haryana.
Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India. According to legend, the city was named for Raja Dhilu, a king who reigned in the region in the 1st century BCE. The names by which the city has been known—including Delhi, Dehli, Dilli, and Dhilli, among others—likely are corruptions of his name.
The Delhi is regarded as a hub of administration, finance and IT with its prominent surroundings of NCR (National Capital Region) Noida and Gurgaon. The capital city of India is making continuous progress and draws tourists from all over the world.
The city is also frequented by the politicians from various countries. If one is planning to visit this city of historical beauty, he or she should not worry about how to reach there, as Delhi is well connected in terms of airways, railways and roadways one can easily reach there through any mode of transport according to their convenience.
Air: The Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), located in the western part of Delhi. All the major cities of the world are well connected through terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, popularly known as the New Delhi Airport.
The flights to major domestic cities have access from the same terminal. It provides excellent facilities like cafeteria, shopping centers, coffee shops, duty free shops, eating outlets, cyber cafes and many more. You can plan your journey from any part of India and can have a hassle traveling experience.
Road: The state bus service providers Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), operates the largest fleet of CNG buses. These eco-friendly buses connect the city with other neighboring cities through road routes.
The three major bus terminus of Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus that operate buses for several routes.
The city has a good network of Government and private transport services provide frequent bus services to and from various part of the city. Private taxis can also be hired for traveling within and around the city.
Rail: Being the headquarter of Northern Railways Delhi is considered as a major railway junctions according to the rail map of India. There are two major Railway Stations in the capital city - the New Delhi Railway Station and the Old Delhi Railway Station, connecting the city with other prominent cities of the country.
Besides, there are substitutes like the Nizamuddin Railway Station, Sarai Rohilla and Anand Vihar Railway Station. The New Delhi Railway Station provide access to the Rajdhani Expresses that connects the metropolitan cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Patna, Bhubaneshwar and Indore. Trains running to Delhi from different states/cities of India remains reserved throughout the year. Therefore one has to get his or her tickets booked in advance in order to avoid last moment tension.
The neighboring places of Delhi like Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad are well connected through the majestic technology of Metro Rails under Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March when the weather is at its best. During this period flowers are at their blooming best, the weather is pleasant and enjoyable to experience Incredible Delhi.
You can’t define Delhi in just a few words. The city is too dynamic for that. It’s rich history saturated with old stories reflects in beautiful heritage buildings tucked around the sprawling city. The dusty patina of the old stonewalls gives a rumbling beauty to the city landscape and one can almost hear the sounds of the past echoing.
This city is a haven for gourmets. Right from traditional Mughlai nooks tucked behind Jama Masjid to fancy world class restaurants, Delhi has something for everyone. It’s vibrancy extends to it’s handlooms as well, filling the noisy bustling bazaars with a colorful display of local merchandise. Delhi is an exotic vivid destination deserving to be on your itinerary.