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North India - Delhi
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Fast Facts |
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Fast Facts
Area: 1,483 sq km
Population: 9.4 million
Capital: New Delhi
Languages spoken
Hindi, Urdu, English & Punjabi
Best Time to visit
October to March |
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The Union Territory of Delhi is a federal district similar to Washington
DC. The capital of India and its' third-largest city, Delhi blends
an historic past and a vibrant present. In addition to being the centre
of government, Delhi is a major travel gateway. It is the second most
widely used entry point into the country, the hub of the north Indian
travel network, and a stop on the overland route across Asia. |
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Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.
Legend has it that Delhi, then called Indraprastha, was originally
founded around 1200 B.C. by the Pandavas, the august heroes of the
epic Mahabharata. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between
the 17th and 19th centuries, and here you will find many mosques,
monuments and forts relating to India's Muslim history. The Imperial
city planned for the British by Lutyens is set in parks and shaded
avenues. It is a spacious, open city and contains many embassies and
government buildings. |
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