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Delhi
is the heart of India. The city saw its share of glorious and tumultuous 5,000-year-old
empire rise and fall before the dawn of history. Delhi witnessed citadels of
emperors appear and disappear. The old ruins of the city proclaim a majestic
and imperial past. In the mysterious eternity of Delhi its present still pulsates
vibrantly with the ever-flowing life of Incredible India. The history of Delhi
began with the creation of Indraprastha by the legendary Pandavas who went on
to transform this barren land gifted by the Kauravas into an idyllic haven.
The history of Delhi encompasses various kings and emperors who established
the royal citadels, namely, Indraprastha, Lal Kot, Siri, Jahanpanah, Quila Rai
Pithora, Tughlakabad, Firozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi Sher Shahi or Shahjehanabad.
Delhi remained combined and integrated one despite creation of 'new cities'
as suffixes to the ruling dynasties. Delhi always stood intrinsically identified
with ruling power and imperial sway, of which most recent being the British
who founded New Delhi in 1911.
The history is replete with instances that as and when Delhi was put to demolish
threats from the likes of emperors Nadir Shah, Abdali, Taimur Lane, etc., the
city rose with a boon to regain its lost glory. The historic Purana Qila (Old
Fort) stand testimony to the anarchy, raise & fall of empires, and rejuvenations
that it's panoramic environs spell. The Red Fort built by Shah Jahan shifted
the attention of administration to many of the gorgeous palaces of the fort.
Delhi's historic and legendary past remains alive.
The first war of independence in 1857 saw Delhi continuing to become the focal
point that it always did in ancient times or even in the medieval period. The
struggles for freedom made the Britishers shift their capital from Calcutta
to Delhi. Ultimately, the hosting of the tricolour at Red Fort in Delhi marked
a lasting chapter in the history of India.
General Information:
· Capital - New Delhi. Area: 491 sq km.
· Population - 10.25 million.
· Language - Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and English is equally in the use.
· Touring season - Oct, Nov, Feb and March. However, winter is severe
and long from Nov to early March.
Climate:
The summer season lasts from mid-March to the end of June, with average maximum
and minimum temperatures of 36º C and 25º C. The monsoon season, following
the hot summer, some times continues until the end of September, with an average
rainfall of about 26 inches. The winter season extends from late November to
mid-February. The coldest month is January, when both the mean maximum temperature
and the mean minimum temperature are at their lowest at 21º C and 7º
C, respectively.
How to Reach
By Air : Delhi has an extensive network of international and domestic flights.
All the major airlines in the world fly through Delhi and it is easily accessible
from anywhere in the world. Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major
cities in the country.
By Train: The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects
Delhi to major and minor destination in India. There are three important railway
stations in Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India, namely New Delhi
Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For nearby places like
Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express
is recommended.
By Road: Delhi is well connected by road to all major destinations in North
India. Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi. During
summer months, air-conditioned coaches are recommended.
Airports: Delhi has two airports. Indira Gandhi International Airport is 20km
away towards city in the same area. Palam is city bound Internal Terminal Airport.
The shuttle coach service is in operation between the two airports. Indira Gandhi
Airport links Delhi with the whole world. Flights of almost all Airways of the
World come to Delhi. IAC, Alliance Air, Vayudoot and such other Airlines serve
from Palam to all parts of the country.
