About Delhi

As the capital of the India, Delhi is a centre for all the political activities within and around India. Delhi is a Union Territory and has its own assembly. Delhi is also a major Centre for foreign travellers as most of the Airlines have their offices situated in Delhi.

Modern Delhi spreads over the remains of several older citycentres that once ruled the country, among them are Shahjahanabad, the 7th city (Old Delhi), which was build by Shah Jahan in the 17th century. This part of Delhi consists of narrow alleyways, packed markets and houses are build very close together. Here you also find The Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

Area:  Union Territory: 1,483 sq km

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.