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Delhi or the National Capital of India amalgamates Old Delhi, New Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Area. The city presents a stark contrast of the contemporary and the conventional. On one side it presents Old Delhi - an epitome of the Mughal Grandeur with crowded and narrow lanes beneath the Jama Masjid and Red Fort. On the other hand is New Delhi - a master creation of Edwin Lutyen - a leading British architect with wide and well-planned tree-lined avenues. The other part is Delhi Cantt. that houses Head Quarters of the Defense forces of the Country.
Often referred to as Delhi NCR, the umbrella includes neighboring satellite cities of Gurgaon & Faridabad in Haryana and Noida and Ghaziabad in UP. The city has served as the Capital to several rulers of India from the Muslims to the British. Each era left its signature architectural as well as cultural impact on Delhi. The city has become home to over 10 million people from all walks of life.
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The comfort and warmth of Delhi City has given shelter to the refugees of the infamous partition of 1947 as well as industrialists, entrepreneurs and migrant labor from all over India. Today New Delhi is cosmopolitan city with an interesting potpourri of culture, language, people and their customs and traditions.
Delhi being the third largest city of India is also an important economic hub. Some of the major commercial centers of Delhi with top corporate offices are Connaught Place, Nehru Place, Bikaji Cama Place, ITO and Rajendra Place. Whereas the commercial markets include some of Asia's largest wholesale markets including Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Paharganj etc. to retail paradise at Karol Bagh, South Extn., Lajpat Nagar, Kamla Nagar and Rajouri Garden.
The city offers a heaven for shoppers to splurge. One can get the cheapest street stuff to most exclusive International Brands within the confines of a few kilometers. Delhi offers a wide array of Indian goods. Choose from the most intricate fabrics including silks to throw away prices exotic junk jewellery to the Indian spices.
The traveler's delight continues with the city's impressive line up of tempting culinary variety. From push-cart street food like chaats to most delectable Indian Curries served by finest chefs of the country at finest Star restaurants. The assortment of Global delicacies includes Thai, Mughlai, Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian. The most popular junk food brands across the globe have established their chain joints in Delhi.
New Delhi being the base for any International tourist visiting India, offers a host of tour packages suiting every budget. Even within the city, over 1300 historical monuments including Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb that are also World Heritage Sites contribute to a must visit list. Delhi has some of the most impressive museums of the country. The Ministry of Tourism of India has appointed various local offices as well as Travel Agents for tourists' assistance.
Situated at an altitude of 239 mtrs, New Delhi experiences extreme weather differences in summers and winters. From a minimum temperature of 21 C to a maximum of 45 C in summers in the months of April to August, Delhi presents a hot climate best tackled by cotton clothing. In the winter months of end October to February, New Delhi city is comparable to any hill station of North India. The temperature range is a maximum of 21 C to minimum going as low as 3 C calling for heavy woolens.
Information about Delhi city monsoon includes an average annual rainfall of 50.0 cms over the months of June to September. The best visiting time for New Delhi would be September to March. This time of the year offers a pleasant weather to the tourist and also an opportunity to witness most of the festivals celebrated by the city in its multi-faceted spirit.
The restless vibrancy of Delhi combined with the vivid colors of its historical, architectural and culinary excellence welcomes you with a warm Namaste.
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