About Delhi

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Delhi is the capital of India so it forms the center of all political activities within or around India. Being a union territory, Delhi has its own assembly. It is also a city which attracts a lot of foreign travelers because most of the airlines offices are located over here.

The modern Delhi covers the remains of various old city centers which once prevailed over the country. Amongst these are Shahjahanabad which is the 7th city of old Delhi and was built by Shah Jahan in 17th century. The old part of Delhi contains narrow alleyways, houses which are located very close and packed markets. One can also find monuments like Jama Masjid and Red Fort.

Area:  Union Territory : 1,483 sq Kms.

Population:  Approx. 12 Million.

Climate (°C ):  November - March: 21 - 30 degrees May - June: Intolerable hot July - September: Monsoon

Languages:  Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu and English.

Climate:  One can expect the extremes of climate in New Delhi as it is exposed to plains. The monsoon also brings copious rains inundating many small roads.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 41.2. Min: 21.4. Winter - Max : 33.7 Min : 6.8.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

Accessibility:  Air : - There is an Airport in Chandigarh itself. Rail : - Chandigarh also has a railway junction.