Delhi Travel - India

The capital of India, Delhi considered as the symbol of India' past, present and future. This 3000 years old state has seen much historical and political turmoil. One can find a mini India here. All most every culture and region people of the India can be seen here. Due to this, Delhi wore the new attire of a dulhan almost through out the year. Here past residues living side by side with present creating an outstanding site for its viewers. Being the capital city of many great rulers this city welcomes its suitors with open arms. This very Dill or heart of India is the main gate way of India from the overseas.


Some of the major attraction of Delhi
» India Gate : The 42 metre high, free standing arch was designed by Luytens and built in 19111. It was originally built in memory of the 90,000 Soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. An everlasting blaze was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan.

» Purana Qila : Purana Qila or old fort located on the banks of the river Yamuna. Built by Sher Shah Suri, sometime in between 1538 to1545 AD, this fort houses a mosque which has a double storied octagonal tower.

» Jantar Mantar : In 1724, Jantar Mantar was built by the Rajput King of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh for observing the movements of the stars and planets. This observatory is placed in Connaught Place.

» Red Fort : Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this fort in between 1638 and 1648. The fort houses Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, the Moti Masjid, the Shahi Burj etc.


Distance from Major Cities
- Ajmer : 391 Km
- Agra : 203 Km
- Jaipur : 258 Km
- Amritsar : 449 Km

Getting there
By Air : Indira Gandhi International Airport is well connected to all the foreign airports and other domestic airports. Palam Domestic Airport is well accessed to other cities in India.

By Rail : Delhi has three major railway stations i.e. New Delhi railway station, Old Delhi railway station, and Nizamuddin railway station, which are linked to all over India. Rajdhani Express trains connect New Delhi with most of the major state capitals. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express are easily available for your traveling purpose.

By Road : The main three bus terminals in Delhi are the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus. On regular basis various state-managed and privately run air-conditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate in and out of Delhi. One also can take cabs for the close excursions.