Delhi Travel Information
The name brings the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty & the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled here & have left behind a rich heritage of architectural value through their monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life ofthe city have enriched its characters. Exploring the city can be a fascinating & rewarding experience.
General Information
Area :
1484 Sq.Km.
Altitude :
239 m Above Sea Level
Population :
9,370,475
Literacy Rate :
76.1%
Density :
6139 Persons Per Sq. Km.
Language :
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
Climate :
The capital has an extreme climate. December & January are chilly with night times lows of 4 ° C. The city has spring months in February & March. The summer months of May & June are scorchingly hot with mercury soaring to a high of 46 ° C. The city does not have much of rainy season. The monsoon lasts from July to September.
How To Reach There
Air
All the major National & International Air Lines have their Flights operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Rail
The Indian Railway with their modem & organised network connets Delhi to all major & minor destination in India. There are three important railway stations in Delhi namely New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station & Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Staion.
Bus
Delhi is well connected by road to all major destinations in North India. The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT ) are located at Kashmiri Gate, Saraj Kale-Khan & Anand Vihar.