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Delhi, India - Travel Guide

Delhi, India

New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India which gained its independence from Britain in 1947 and it is located within the metropolis of Delhi.

Delhi runs the world's largest democracy and is home to more than 14 million inhabitants divided among New Delhi and Old Delhi. Geographically, it is located between the Himalayan Mountain Range and the Aravalli Range at the edge of the Yamuna River. It is a city with high levels of contamination, traffic and poverty which can be shocking at first.

However, once you overcome the striking reality of this city, you can delve into the historical legacy of Old Delhi with its narrow streets or promenade along the grand boulevards lined with trees in New Delhi.

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Must-Sees

Taj Mahal This impressive mausoleum of Taj Mahal is only two hours by train from the capital of India and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World Monuments in Delhi	Red Fort Relive the splendour of the Mughal Empire at the Red Fort in Delhi, one of the architectural highlights of India Historical buildings in Delhi
Mughal Gardens Built in 1929 and located in the centre of New Delhi are the Mughal gardens, a place to relax and avoid the city stress	Connaught Place Connaught Place is in the heart of New Delhi and is the financial and commercial centre of the city

Suggestions

National Museum At the National Museum of India you will see art collections and historical objects, including Neolithic tools and jewelery	Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar is an outdoor observatory built in the 18th century which consists of geometric devices Monuments in Delhi
Janpath market There are many shopping centres and malls in the centre of Delhi, from western shops in Ansal Plaza Mall to markets and typical Indian shops	Delhi Zoo New Delhi has the most important zoo in India housing many animals from Asia and the rest of the world.
Adventures in Delhi Intrepid travellers are in for a treat as Delhi’s geographical location makes it one of the top destinations for adventure sports in the countryside	Diwali 2012 Hundreds of candles and lamps are placed in the doors and windows of the houses in Delhi to declare the victory of light over darkness Events and festivals in Delhi

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Restaurants in Delhi

The best restaurants in Delhi have been traditionally found in hotels within the city. Check out our restaurant guide in Delhi

Weather in Delhi

Delhi experiences extreme weather conditions in the summer and the winter as a result of its semi-arid climate

Transport in Delhi

One of the busiest airports in South Asia is located in New Delhi. More information on transport in Delhi

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