New Delhi

Overview

There⿿s no second chance to make a first impression and for many travellers, the first experiences in Delhi set the tone for their judgement of the city, if not for the rest of the country. Some travellers are put on the first plane back again, screaming like a pig. Others never ever want to leave again (or at least not for the forthcoming year). Decide for yourself which side you⿿re on in this inevitable love-hate relationship. ⿿ Delhi, love it or hate it⿿. ( And when you don⿿t love it, leave it for one of the other fascinating places.)

Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Delhi consists of New Delhi (the national capital) and Old Delhi. It is home to over 11 million of people and India⿿s third largest city after Kolkata and Mumbai . Pronounced Dilli in the vernacular, it is truly a city of contrasts. Its architecture ranges from 10th century Hindu-Rajputana through 17th century Mughal to 20th century British architecture. It is not uncommon to see cars, tongas (horse carriages) and rickshaws on the same road. And while it is one of the greenest cities of India, with vast parks, it is also one of the most polluted.

New Delhi was built by the British and that is reflected in its architecture. All roads in New Delhi lead to the India Gate which is a memorial to the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Towards and along Janpath, you⿿ll see the international hotels, impressive...more

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