Welcome to Delhi Tourism
New Delhi city is acclaimed for being the cultural capital of India. The spectacular architecture of Delhi city is evident through its antique monuments. This city witnesses an interesting blend of diverse cultures (some even 5000 years old).

Delhi has always had a mysterious eternity, the city having witnessed empires rise to glory and fall to ashes. The contemporary Delhi is a culmination of seven cities built by different emperors. Ruins of this ancient city are found even today and now these are converted to some major tourist attractions. Among some spectacular historic sites, the most prominent ones are: Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus temple, Humayun tomb and Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Delhi :
Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan between 1636 & 1658.

The streets of Old Delhi are narrow & bustling. The beauty & serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), & is tree-lined & spacious.


General Information of Delhi :
» Capital - New Delhi. Area: 491 sq km.
» Population - 9370475.
» Language - Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English is equally in the use.
» Touring season - Oct, Nov, Feb and March. However, winter is severe and long from Nov to early March.


Climate :
The summer season begins from April and ends in the month of June. During the summers the average maximum temperature is 40°C and minimum temperature is 25ºC. The monsoon arrives the city in early July and continues till the end of September. The winter extends from late November to February. The temperature in winters varies between 21°C to 5°C. January is the coldest month when the temerature drops to a minimum of 0 °C.

Site of no fewer than eight successive cities, India's capital DELHI is the hub of the country, a buzzing international metropolis that draws people from across India and the globe. Home to 1.3 crore (thipeople, it's big and it's growing. Yet tucked away inside Delhi's modern suburbs and developments lie tombs, temples and ruins that date back centuries; in some places, the remains of whole cities from the distant past nestle amid homes and highways built within the last two decades. The result is a city full of fascinating nooks and crannies, that you could happily spend weeks

Delhi - An Important Tourist Place to Visit in India

Delhi, the capital city of India, is an important tourist place to visit in India. It has been emerged as a globally famous tourism destination in country boosting India tourism greatly. With its rich cultural heritage, glorious history, human and cultural diversity and marvelous blend of ancient charm and modernity, Delhi draws a big number of tourists from all over the world.

East Delhi

Yamuna river in Delhi divides the city into two parts. The part of Delhi that falls on the eastern side of the river is often referred as East Delhi. This region is better known as the trans Yamuna area and comprises of regions like Preet Vihar, Mayur Vihar, Gandhi Nagar, Vivek Vihar and Shahadara.

Most of the old residential colonies here are closely packed with narrow busy lanes. After the consistent efforts of State Government, there are now better roads and well established residential areas. Now it is no less than other posh colonies of Delhi situated on the other side of the river.

The newly developed regions here holds residential and commercial value. Eastern part of Delhi offers comfortable stay as well as good restaurants which make the place a lot more comfortable. It is bounded by the Uttar Pradesh border comprising of Noida and Ghaziabad.

The area used to be popular for its clumsy look and overshadowed buildings But slowly and steadily, this region is growing. This region encompass few malls and temples that have great importance for Delhi tourism industry.

Mayur Vihar

Location: Situated East of Delhi.

Mayur Vihar is a popular residential colony of Delhi. Situated across the River Yamuna or the Trans-Yamuna or Jamna-Par of the main city of Delhi, Mayur Vihar forms the best places to stay. Since it lies close to Noida, Nizamuddin Bridge and South Delhi, the area is well connected.

Delhi Development Authority ( DDA) developed Mayur Vihar as a residential area and divided the area into three phases. Flats are developed under Group Housing Societies (GHS). The flats are divided into Lower income group, Middle Income group and Higher income group flats.

Phase I is complete while other two phases are still developing. The area well maintained and provide all the necessities, generally required by the residents. Sanjay Lake in phase II of this area is a famous picnic spot and can be visited for relaxation.

The region have schools like ASN Senior Secondary, Ahlcon Public School, Don Bosco, Bal Bhavan Public School and also endorse banks like HSBC, ICICI, HDFC and ICICI bank have opened their branches/ATM centres in Mayur Vihar. It also boast many small and big restaurants that are worth visiting.

Patparganj

Location: Located East of Delhi, Patpargang is a well established industrial location.

Patparganj is one of the first few developed colonies in East Delhi. The area has been divided into two parts. One includes residential apartments wile other is the industrial area. With the advent of several branded retail outlets and markets, it has slowly developed into a commercial center.

From a hair pin to a car, you can find almost every thing here. The area is among the best planned areas in East Delhi. The area was developed by Delhi Development Authority which is playing a major role in making this place grow. DDA has developed many Group Housing Systems (GHS). In totality, Patparganj is quiet affordable.

Roads are well laid and connected to different parts of the city. The area is well linked with other places in Delhi like CP, Nehru Place, ISBT, Old and New railway stations. You will have hassle free journey across the city from this region.

This area is also rich in necessities that is generally required by the people. Markets, parks and health clubs can be found very easily. Nursing homes, Schools and Bus Terminal makes this region all the more comfortable to stay/reside.

Preet Vihar

Location: East of Delhi

Preet Vihar is another part of Delhi that is quite full of surprises. It is a well established colony in eastern part of Delhi. This place is quite famous for its shops and educational institutes that it houses. Apart from this, it has residential societies that offers good accommodation.

Outlets of famous brands are situated here with a variety of fashion collection on display. Innumerable restaurants and food joints dot this region. Crowded with number of small and big shops, this place is considered one of the best commercial hubs in Delhi.

Shahdara

Location East of Delhi

Shahdara is like a small town in itself and one the oldest settlements in Delhi. This place quite a known part of East Delhi. It sets adjoining to the borders of Uttar Pradesh. You can still find ruins from Mughal era in this part of the city.

The place is famous for abiding one of the oldest markets in Delhi. 'Chota Bazaar' situated here is the second oldest market in the city. Most of the area here remains crowded almost every time of the day. The bridge here connects this place to rest of the city.

Starting point of Delhi Metro, Shahdara have been able to gather a lot of attention. This place houses many markets, hospitals, schools, PG's , thus forming a complete residential area of East Delhi. Shahdara is not a scenic place to explore but then it houses one of the major part of Delhi's population.
North Delhi
Northern region is another zone in Delhi that is of much importance on Delhi map. This is counted amongst the most crowded area of the Delhi and beholds region like Delhi Gate, Kashmere Gate,Darya Ganj, Model Town, Pitampura and Civil lines.

The area also beholds chaotic market of Paharganj and one of the famous campus - Delhi University. North Delhi houses many recreational facilities, hospitals, accommodations that make this place one of the best place to live in. ISBT(Inter State Bus Terminal), Sarai Rohilla, Kishan Ganj, Subzi Mandi, Old Delhi Railway Station, first underground metro has started in North District of Delhi.

Civil Lines

Location: North Of Delhi

In contemporary times the metropolis like Delhi has been divided into four important zones which include the East, West, North and South zone. Civil lines comes under the North Zone belt. The place got its name from the British Empire when they demarcated the region for civilians and military separately. The place reflects a blend of historical and modern times.

The historical artefacts that make Civil Lines a hot spot include the Coronation Pillar, Mutiny Memorial, Metcalfe House and Viceregal Lodge, Shalimar Bagh, Roshanara Bagh, Qudsia Bagh, Delhi Ridge and ancient monument such as Ashokan Pillar.

A tour of Civil Lines fills our memories with various empire ages. Some other famous places in Civil lines are Shah Alam's Tomb Flagstaff Tower, Chauburji Masjid, Pir Ghaib, Old Secretariat, Majnu Ka Tila, Ashokan Pillar, Hindu Rao's House, Nicholson Cemetry.

Some of the parts of this area have turned into residential settlements. Many banks have come up with their branches in this region of Delhi. There are several schools and educational institutes for higher studies set here. This place also boasts of owning an underground metro railway station. It is one of the fastest developing districts in Delhi.

Model Town

Location: North of Delhi

Model town falls after crossing Kamla Nehru ridge and is quite near to Radio colony. Close to Model town is Delhi University, one of the major universities of India. From Model town, you can easily get the Karnal road and get linked with other state of India.

Being a residential area, the region has all the facilities including accommodation, tourist places, restaurants and there by it makes Model town one of the best places to live in. The region is very close to Azadpur.

Office of Chief Electoral Commissioner with other government banks and corporation offices are situated in this part of the city. Innumerable government funded as well as private schools dot this region. Model Town is linked with other parts of the city via bus route

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Pitampura

Location: North-west Delhi.

Pitampura is non-descript area that has come over an age and now forms a potential commercial and retail center. The area is well encompassed between Outer and Inner ring roads, NH1 and Rohtak road. Over the years, Pitampura has shown significant growth.

Two of the major attractions of the region are Pitampura TV tower and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) District Centre commercial complex. This complex is built on the similar line of Nehru Palace and Rajendra Palace and is also known as Netaji Subhash Palace.

Several schools and vocational training institutes are growing in number here. Students across the country come here for higher studies. With the advent of shopping malls and retail outlets of world renowned brands and designers, markets have developed really well here.

South Delhi

This region is considered as one of the posh locales of Delhi. It houses some of the best stores, hotels, infrastructures, tourists attractions, markets, historical monuments, restaurants and nightspots. Some of the famous monuments that you can find in this region are Qutub Minar, Purana Qila and Humayun Tomb.

South Delhi encompasses areas like Vasant Kunj, Greater Kailash, Safdarjung, Lajpat Nagar and Mehrauli. These are important part of Delhi as they hold both commercial and residential value. Chankya Puri area in this part of Delhi is a hub all foreign embassies in India.

You can find all luxurious and stylish people here. So if the want is luxury, South Delhi is one place that can ponder almost anybody on earth with its style. It is also considered the best area in Delhi and is a home for rich and famous.

Chankya Puri

Chanakyapuri stands in the heart of the national capital of India, that is Delhi. Chanakyapuri is one of the posh areas of Delhi.The entire area of Chanakyapuri plus Connaught Place constitute the central zone of Delhi.

The adjoining areas of Chanakyapuri include JorBagh, Lodhi Colony, Nicholson lines, Daula Khan, Netaji Nagar and Sarojini Nagar.

Birds eye view shows the place resembles horse shoe with tansversing paths and roads. Roads that go from north to south including the horse shoe arms include Chander Gupt Marg, Nyaya Marg, Shanti Path and Niti Marg. These are transversed by Kautilya Marg, Panch Sheel Marg and Satya Marg.

The areas within the transversersing sections consists mostly of foreign offices. Almost every house in the central region faces well maintained park. Facilities like safe drinking water and no pwer cuts ensures the pleasures of living a comfortable life.

The south eastern periphery is bounded by Nehru Park. and Bhairon Temple is located in the Nehru Park. The International Hospital is located towards west Chanakyapuri and close to Cross Road 3. Chanakya Theatre falls in the exreme south east region. Hotel Ashok and Hotel Samrat are main luxury hotels and a constant check in place for foreign tourists. Some other hotels in the vicinity are Maurya Sheraton, Taj Palace, Claridges, Diplomat.Also known as Diplomatic Area Chanakyapuri is very popular area with the ex-patriates and their families because it is here that the American, British and German schools are located.

Greater Kailash

Location: South of Delhi

Luxurious home, elegant dresses, brisk crowd and bountiful markets, this what defines Greater Kailash area of South Delhi. Gratifying and lavish show rooms and retail outlets form markets here. If you are looking for designer wears then you find one in every market place here. Among the most trendy shops in India, GK boasts of housing a large number of these.

If you are party animal, this place can be an absolute bliss. There are swanky clubs, bars, pubs and restaurants serving most exquisite variety of food. The quality that you can find here is grandiose. You can spend whole night letting your hail down and shaking legs at some of the discotheques here.

Geographically Greater Kailash (GK) has been divided into two zones, GK-I and GK-II. GK-II is costlier than GK-I in terms of land cost and is home for some of the richest people in India. In all, Greater Kailash is the most affluent area in Delhi.

Lajpat Nagar

Shop and never drop. You will spend all your money yet there will be more that you would like to shop at Lajpat Nagar. Basically a market area, you will find all uptown accessories and clothings here. The market is quiet fashionable and one of the oldest in India.

You can spot one of the swankiest fashion stores here with all lavish dresses, interiors and accessories. Apart from fashion stores, there are furnishing stores and decor houses to beautify your homes. If you are good at bargain, you will have great shopping at local market here.

Lajpat Nagar falls amidst the two popular region of South Delhi - Greater Kailash and South Extension. It is one of the most popular commercial areas of South Delhi as it houses number of shops from branded to retails. You will find every kind of shop in this area.

Lajpat Nagar region is a well known residential area. It is just a dream for every one to get a house in this area as it may amount to corers of rupees. The region houses schools, restaurants, and also provide health services like hospitals and chemists to the residents as well outsiders.

Mehrauli

Location: South of Delhi

Mehrauli is located at the outskirts of Delhi City. It is the southern end of Delhi and sets adjoining to Gurgaon. The region is famous for abiding Qutab complex of monuments within its vicinity.

It lies quite close to one of the heritage sites of Delhi - Qutub Minar. The area encloses many tombs in its vicinity. Balban Tomb, Madhi - Masjid, Sultan Garhi Tomb, Palam Mosque are few to name.

The region is quite well planned and well lay out. The region also has Mehrauli Darbar complex which is at 2 km from Qutub Minar.Being a residential area, you will find many schools and hospitals in close proximity. Resorts like Kairali Health resort are structured keeping in mind the health of the residents.

Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Mass Communication and several other educational instituted for higher studies are situated here. Gradually, it has turned into an institutional area in Delhi.

Nehru Place

IT Hub of Delhi, Nehru Place is the major business center in Delhi. This is one place that host shops selling computers and computer parts. Each and every part of computer is available in almost every range. You will be amazed to see street hawkers selling computer hardware as well as softwares in the lawns of Nehru Place.

There are several 'job work 'shops as well located here. You can get all kinds of printing, in almost any size in a very economical prize. Alike any other market in India, bargaining can save a lot of your money. If you really want to cut on cost, then try insist the vendor and get a pirated version of almost any software.

From needle to latest LCD monitor, Nehru Place has it all for you. The building may look old and rusty but the products on sale here are outstanding. And if you are tired of shopping, there are innumerable restaurant to fill your appetite with the local delicacies like 'Rajma Chawal', 'Kadi Chawal', Mutton fried Rice with 'Lassi'.

In geographical terms, Nehru Place is a sprawling shopping arcade with a massive bus terminal, plying buses to almost every part of the city and even outside it. Located in South Delhi, Nehru Place forms the commercial hub with clean and wide roads. The areas encompasses cinema halls, markets, and many educational institutions as well.

Safdarjung

Location: South of Delhi With very well developed network of roads connecting different parts of Delhi, Safdarjung is an indispensable part of South Delhi. It was the first colony in Delhi to be built after partion of India and Pakistan. Developed by Delhi Land Federation in 1960s, it was built as southern extension of Hauz Khas Deer Park area. The place is is home for upper middle class genre of people. The region is famous for two reasons, one it houses the great heritage site - the Safdarjung Tomb and another is a well renowned Safdargunj Government Hospital. Another important place here is Delhi Flying Club. The airstrip here is used to train pilots in Delhi. There are several courses run by the government in order to train students and produce pilots for the defense as well as commercial purposes. The hospital here is a government funded organization. Free medical facilities and access to medicines are made available to the needy.

South Extension

Location: South of Delhi

Situated on Ring Road, South Extension is divided into two parts - South Extension I and South Extension II . This is one of the most posh market place promising international shopping experience. It is a good place for tourists to see locals going about their daily activities. Although the market remains closed on Mondays, they are busiest on Sundays.

Basically, it is divided into two parts - one is Greater Kailash and other is Defence Colony. The market is quite famous for priced designer stuff and branded clothes. For Delhi's cash flush teenagers, the market is a bliss.

Mehrasons Jewelery Store, Bengali Sweet Market Centre (a restaurant and sweet shop), Teksons Bookshop, Mango (a high-end Spanish female clothing store), Nalli Saris, Sehgal Bros. (clothing) are some of the well renowned brands with their outlets here.

And that's not all. If you feel lost in international brands and wish to feel India, have Bhel Puri or Golgappas from the local stands. But if you are in a rapturous mood and want to tango then this area has some exquisite restro-bars, clubs and discotheques to tingle your limbs and make you dance all night long.

These markets are famous for good quality high priced designer stuff of major Indian and International brands. When in Delhi you just cannot miss this place. Shopping here will add a lot more zing on your tour and you will easily able to feel the difference between other parts of Delhi.

Vasant Kunj

Location: South of Delhi.

One of the uptown area in Delhi, Vasant Kunj has sprawling green land and residential colonies set in naturally rich surroundings. It is considered to be largest colony in Asia. One of the most posh locales, Vasant Kunj is genuinely the place to live. It is a home for over 1000,000 people.

The area under Vasant Kunj has been divided into 4 sectors, A, B, C and D. Each of these sectors have their own sub sectors. Since this place also an upscale colony, you can easily find swanky markets and upbeat crowd.

It is a well organized colony with special market places. You can watch a movie, sit in a restaurant, play pool or sip wine in a pub here. If you are a night animal, discotheques here welcome you till late in night.

Vasant Kunj has fast grown as a commercial center in South Delhi. There are several malls under construction in this part of the city. These malls are expected to be the biggest shopping hubs in South Delhi. The mall will be the largest mall in Asia and 4th largest in the world.

Some of the famous schools of the region are D.P.S, Vasant Valley, Ryan Public School, G.D Goenka, Bhatnagar Public School. Apart from this, the area houses cinema halls, hospitals, health clubs that are of much importance.

Central Delhi

The most important area of Delhi is its central region. Central Delhi is one place to look at. It is a master piece where you can easily take a glimpse of British architecture in its buildings. The area comprises of Willingdon Crescent, Connaught Place and Lodhi Gardens.

It also includes monuments like Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sansad Bhawan and India Gate. This place is a hub of tourists and is full of historical monuments like Jantar Mantar, St James Church. Being the hub of commerce and politics, Central Delhi is a place to explore.

A repository of British and Mughal architecture, central Delhi houses edifices that can visited while on a tour to Delhi. Apart from these, there are several clubs, shopping arcades and recreational centers located here. Spending evenings at India Gate can be blissful.

If you are feeling hungry, this part of Delhi will serve you with any kind of food that you are looking for. From hearty meals to snacks and local delicacies, central region is hog heaven for foodies in the town.

This is one area that is quite rich in shops that showcases almost everything from needle to cars. The area is quite popular amongst travellers and one would just love to visit this place. Hotels are readily available in almost every range.

Chandni chowk

Location: Central Delhi

The moonlit square!

History of Chandni Chowk
The favourite daughter of Shahjahan, Jahanara laid the foundation of today Chandni Chowk which is the largest trading centre of North India. Also known as the moonlit square, it is located in the the main street of Old Delhi. Situated opposite the Red Fort, the bazaar has several galis (lanes). Each of these galis represent a speciality of this market, for example the parathawali gali famous for it's parathas. Similarly there is the jewellery lane, textile lane and so on. The market place has historical land marks like- The Sunheri Masjid which stands next to the Kotwali (old police station). The Fatehpur Mosque, is located at the west end of Chandni Chowk and the famous Jumma Masjid is also situated nearby.

Chandni Chowk as a Business Center
During Shahjahan's time itself, an arcade of shops had been built in a half-moon shape. Round this nucleus, in no time, grew a fabulous and prosperous trading center which spread along the wide road and branched into a number of by lanes in all directions. Originally only this stretch was known as Chandni Chowk. But as the trading center grew in magnificence and prosperity, the whole area from the Fort to Fatehpur grew famous as Chandni Chowk. .

Places of worship at Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk has the distinction of being perhaps the only trade market that also houses an equally amazing number of places of worship of all the prominent Indian religions. Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Jainism exist side by sides in the 2 km. stretch between Fatehpur Masjid to Red Fort alone. Here one can find more than seven Hindu and Jain temples, two Churches, three Mosques and two Gurudwaras. This is excluding the numerous smaller shrines that exist in the remoter parts of Chandni Chowk.
* Sri Digambar Jain lal Mandir
* Jama Masjid
* Gurudwara Shish Ganj
* Gauri Shankar Temple
* Sunehri Masjid.

Eating joints at Chandni Chowk
The eating joints in Chandni Chowk are famous not only in Delhi, but all over India. Most of these date from the last century, some even earlier than that. Mute witnesses to time-induced changes in Chandni Chowk, they have managed to retain their essence and yet move ahead with the times. Here, with every bite one samples not only a delicacy but also a piece of history!

Handed down from father to son, many of these businesses are now being managed by the 4th or 5th generations. They include halwais (confectioners), namkeen (spicy savories) shops, chaatwalahs and many others.

The famous businesses are:
* The Ghantewala Halwai
* Natraj’s Dahi Bhalle
* Kanwarji Bhagirathmal Dalbhajiwallah
* Chaatwallah
* Bikaner Sweet Shop
* Haldiram’s
* Gianiji ka Falooda

Connaught place

Connaught Place Location: Close to the New Delhi Railway Station, Central Delhi.

Built by the British, Connaught Place is quite close to the New Delhi railway station Delhi's most popular shopping centre offers almost everything under the sun. It's old too, being in existence since 1931. The state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such places of importance to the tourist. The complex, popularly referred to as C.P. is an important meeting point for all sections of people and is something which no tourist should miss.

For shopping, Connaught Place is treasure trove of Indian shops for artifacts and wares. Built by the British, Connaught Place is quite close to the New Delhi railway station and a unique shopping spot. Palika Bazaar, another famous underground shopping center, is located here.

Connaught Place has snack bars for quick stops, and plenty of upmarket restaurants, as well as budget sit-down joints that attract a largely Western clientele. Even if you can't afford a meal in an expensive restaurant, it's worth going into air-conditioned comfort and treating yourself to silver-service tea, filter coffee, or a cool milk shake. For patties, sandwiches and take-out meat and veg dishes, head behind the market at the top of Janpath, where you'll find great snacks at incredibly good value. Several familiar fast-food joints are represented in C.P and elsewhere in Delhi and there is a new TGIF . C.P's larger restaurants remain closed on Sunday mornings.

Karol Bagh

Location: 2 km from New Delhi railway station.

Karol Bagh is located in the heart of the pulsating city , New Delhi. This is one of the oldest shopping areas of the city. It's central location and proximity to the major places and monuments of the city makes it a visitor's delight. This place is mainly famous for it's shopping complex.

Shopping at Karol Bagh
A walk through Karol Bagh market is an unforgettable experience. It's a journey into history, traditional treasure house which mirrors the very best of Indian craftsmen. What makes the shopping even more unique is that the visitor has the options of walking in modern air-conditioned stores or through narrow alleys to traditional shops where often the artisan himself presents his work and also explains the intricacies of his craftsmanship.

Indian Jewellery
The variety of Indian jewellery is mind boggling. From intricately set necklaces in an array of precious stones to inlaid gold anklets to simple silver bangles, India has it all. Jewellery exists in almost everywhere in India as gold is considered the purest form of wealth in Indian society. Ornaments of gold and precious stones have been used from ancient times to decorate gods and goddesses , maharajas and maharanis, and to add sparkle to the religious rituals and ceremonies.

Karol Bagh is best known for it's jewellery
Delhi's gold and silver smiths are the most famous in the country and in fact, an entire street in old Delhi is still called the 'silver street'. Besides gold and silver , Delhi offers a variety of precious gems - rubies, emeralds, sapphires and a number of semi-precious stones like cornelian, lapis lazuli, and garnets. Karol Bagh has the maximum number of jewellery shops in Delhi.

Therefore, Delhi's traditional jewellery street is worth a visit. Here, in shops located in narrow lane, visitors will be able to witness craftsmen at work and see designs that are still worn by traditional Indian women. What makes the jewellery from here special is not only the quality of the metal or stone rather the fine workmanship available only in this part of the world!

Other shopping options at Karol Bagh
Shoppers in Karol Bagh have either the option of picking up fabrics from the rich array of cotton , silks, woolens or synthetics, or buying readymade garments in the trendiest of the world of fashions. Be it traditional Indian Saree or an evening dress, the bargains are unbelievable.

Other shopping bargains at Karol Bagh include furniture and furnishings, carpets and dhurries, spices and tea and a wide range of fashion accessories.

Pragati Maidan

Location : Located in the heart of New Delhi, Pragati Maidan is a world class exhibition centre.

About Pragati Maidan :
More than just an exhibition place, the building is a huge complex with contemporary design and is surrounded by greenery. Divided into smaller buildings and compounds, Pragati Maidan hosts plethora of national and international exhibitions of all kinds. This complex houses five permanent exhibitions which include Nehru Pavalion, Atomic Energy an Defense Pavilion.

Pragati Maidan was founded in 1982 on the eves of Asian games. The complex houses many pavilions like Nehru Pavilion, Defense Pavilion, Indira Pavilion, Son of India Pavilion. If you are in Delhi, then a visit to Pragati Maidan is a must. In November, Pragati Maidan becomes one of the best place to explore.

West Delhi

Delhi is divided into nine district. And West Delhi indeed form an indispensable part of Delhi. West Delhi includes regions like Janakpuri, Punjabi Bagh, Rohini. Most of the areas under western part of Delhi are shopping area. From designer wears to furnishings and lights, this place is famous for the market it owns.

People across the city come here and visit specialized markets in the region. Entice yourself as you enter another magnificent part of Delhi. This is one place that can rejoice you as well entertain you with its marvelous nature. The region encompasses many renowned schools, colleges and cinema halls. For food lovers, there are innumerable restaurants and eat out joints that will serve you with exquisite variety of food.

The area is good commercial as well as residential hub. Famous hospitals of Delhi like Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Rajeev Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Indraprastha Cancer Society are located in Western region of Delhi. This area has been connected to different parts of the city via metro train. Various buses and auto rickshaws operating in this region provide for connectivity to this place.

Areas Under West Delhi

• Dwarka


• Janakpuri


• Punjabi Bagh


• Rohini

Dwarka

Location:


Dwarka, a sub city for the 21st century is located in West Delhi, and is surrounded by national / Indira Gandhi International airport, Cantonment Area, Najafgarh Road.

About Dwarka:
Dwarka is a well established sub city, it mostly consists group housing societies and DDA flats. Every society has its own group of guards, plumbers, electricians, gardeners etc. The city houses a large number of renowned schools, colleges, business schools, Engineering colleges, banks, post offices, sports complex, tele communication and medical facilities. Dwarka is now one of the biggest sub zones of the Delhi city.

Dwarka has one of the enchanting Dada Dev temple which is quite big and is home to idols of almost all India Gods. The markets at Sector 6 & 10 are the biggest and most popular with the people of Dwarka. Here you can find every essential items as well as eateries and sweet shops. An impressive Sports Complex at Sector 6 where you can join and play games like tennis, table tennis, badminton, billiards, squash etc., swim and relax.

Janak Puri

This place is considered one of the best residential colonies of West Delhi. Being the oldest, the region is divided into four major blocks namely A, B, C, D and then further subdivided into sub blocks. All the blocks in Janak Puri houses at least one local markets. It was once the largest planned residential colony in Asia.

C-4 E is one of the most visited market of all times. Apart from this it also houses many religious site like temples, Gurudwaras, Churches. Here you will find another rare example - Three religious centres (temple, a Gurudawara and a Church), next to each other.

District Center in this part of Delhi has become a popular market and hang out point for visitors. It has has multiplexes, telephone offices, restaurants, book shops, gift stores, brand outlets, transport authority and courts. The commercial hub of Delhi is one of the important area in the city.

DTC buses ply at regular intervals providing connectivity to this place. Auto rickshaws can also be hired to commute within the city. Janakpuri has good network of roads and is also connected vis metro trains.

Punjabi Bagh

Location: West of Delhi

Punjabi Bagh is one of the popular residential area of West Delhi. The region is quite well located and have connectivity with both Rail and Road. The major population of this region is Punjabi business families. They live here with much pomp and luxury. Each block in this part of Delhi has its own market or shopping complex.

Though being a residential area, Punjabi Bagh have number of shops that cater to day to day needs of residents. The region encompasses schools and coaching centres, thus making it a perfect area to live in. Well equipped sports complex, swimming pools and other health clubs here are excellent recreational centers.

With the advent of Metro Rail Station, the connectivity to this place has increased tremendously. ATMs of all major banks can be located here. Punjabi Bagh is fast becoming one of the preferred colonies in Delhi.

Rohini

Location: West of Delhi


This is one of a popular regions of West Delhi. The region mainly encompasses DDA flats - LIG (Lower Income Group), MIG (Middle Income Group). The residential colonies here are accompanied by sprawling parks and adjacent bus stands.

Rohini has been divided into various sectors, each sector having a market of its own. You will find commodities of daily use at these markets. There are some well developed markets as well that are situated here. There are designer show rooms and brand outlets at these markets. Parking facility is also there which makes this place even more convenient.

Being the farthest from actual Delhi city, you will find property rate comparatively less over here. There are few kothis in the region, but then actual posh region yet has to develop. The area is mainly inhabited by Punjabi's.

New Delhi Railway Station :

Location: 2 Kms from Connaught Place and East of Paharganj.

New Delhi Railway Station is one of the major railheads of Northern Railways. New Delhi Railway Station connects Delhi with other parts of the country through super fast and express trains. The railway station is 19 kms from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and 31 kms from Gurgaon, Haryana.

This railway station also provides computerized reservation facility and have a tourist information center. Near by is Kashmere Gate where you will find Inter State bus terminal. The nearest airport to New Delhi Railway Station is Indira Gandhi International Airport. It said by the end of the year 2006, New Delhi Railway Station will be fully transformed


Agra

Day 3 Delhi – Agra (220 kms /5 hrs) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Agra enroutee visit Mathura – the birthplace of Lord Sri Krishna. Agra Arrive, proceed to the hotel.Overnight hotel at Agra.

Day 4 Agra Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to half day City tour of Agra. On entering the gateway which is remarkable in itself, you get your 1st glimpse of the Taj Mahal, (closed to visitors on Fridays.)Overnight hotel at Agra

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure for Jaipur. Transfer to Agra enroute visit 40 kms. west of Agra and is the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri .Overnight hotel at – Jaipur.

Day 6 Jaipur Breakfast at the hotel. Half day excursion of Amber fort , visit Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Evening is free for leisure activities.Overnight hotel at Jaipur.

Tajmahal

Completed in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz. Finished in by Marvel, it is perhaps India most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monuments took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewellers to built and is set amidst landscaped gardens. Built by the Persian architect, Ustad Isa, The Taj Mahal the bank of the Yamuna river. It can be observed like a Mirage from the Agra Fort from where Emperor Shah Jahan stared at it, for the last eight years his life as a prisoner of his son Aurangzeb. It is a masterpiece of symmetry, Seeming to be floating in the air from a distance, and each revealed as an illusion experienced as one enters through the main gate. The verses of Holy Koran as inscribed on it and at the top of gate 22 small domes, signifying the number of years the monument took to built. The Taj Mahal has been built on a Marvel Plateform that stands above a standstone one. The most elegant dome of the Taj, with diameter of 60 feets, rises 80 feets, over the building and directly under the dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb has been irected next to her's by his son Aurangzeb. Fantastic Inley works using semi-precious stones decorate and interiors.

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