| Delhi,
the capital of the country, and one of India's fastest growing cities,
has spread far beyond the "seven cities", created between the 13th and
the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna,
straddling the river. Remnants of the glorious past survive cheek - by
- jowl with soaring skyscrapers, posh residential colonies and bustling
commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country.
Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional
and contemporary crafts, from all over the country.
Delhi
has speciality restaurants to please the gourmet, sprawling parks and gardens
ablaze with flowers, and in the winter months, a variety of cultural events.
The myriad faces of the city are simply tantalizing, and entice the curious
traveller into a fascinating journey of discovery.
How
To Get There
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.
Train: 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.
Bus: Buses from all the
major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi. During the summer
months, air-conditioned coaches are recommended.
Package
Tours
Local Sightseeing (Combined
Tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi)
New Delhi
| When: |
Everyday |
| Time: |
0845 hrs to 1330 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Half Day - Rs 35 ( Non
A/C ), Combined - Rs 60 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Jantar Mantar, Gurdwara
Bangla Sahib, Birla Mandir, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple
Safdarjung Tomb. Drive
past embassy area / India Gate (Monday only). Lunch halt at
D.T.D.C Coffee Home/Dilli
Haat, R.K.Puram |
Old Delhi
| When: |
Everyday |
| Time: |
1345 hrs to 1715 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Half Day - Rs 35 ( Non
A/C ), Combined - Rs 60 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Red Fort,
Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Humayun's Tomb |
Agra Tour (One day)
| When: |
Everyday except Monday |
| Time: |
0700 hrs to 2100 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Adult - Rs 300, Child
- Rs 275 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Akbar's Tomb,
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, |
Haridwar - Rishikesh Tour
(2 days)
| When: |
Every Wednesday and Saturday |
| Time: |
Departure - 0715 hrs,
Return - 2000 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Adult - Rs 450, Child
- Rs 390 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Har ki Pauri,
Mansa Devi Temple, Ganga Temple, Ashrams in Rishikesh |
Golden Triangle Tour (3
days)
| When: |
Every Tuesday and Friday |
| Time: |
Departure - 0700 hrs,
Return - 2000 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Adult - Rs 1650, Child
- Rs 1375 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Agra (Akbar's Tomb, Agra
Fort, Taj Mahal), Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and
Jaipur ( Hawa Mahal,
Ajmer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar ) |
Delhi by Evening Tour
| When: |
Everyday |
| Time: |
1800 hrs to 2200 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Adult - Rs 60, Child
- Rs 50 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Birla Mandir, Sound and
Light Show at Red Fort, drive past Parliament House, Secretariat,
India Gate, Old Fort
and Exhibition Grounds |
Temples tour to Mathura
- Vrindavan
| When: |
Every Saturday and Sunday |
| Time: |
0600 hrs to 2100 hrs |
| Tariff: |
Adult - Rs 175, Child
- Rs 150 ( Non A/C ) |
Places to
visit: |
Krishna Janma Bhoomi,
Dwarkadhish Temple, Kans Fort, Mathura Museum,
ISKCON Temple, Banke
Bihari Temple and Meera Temple |
Tourist
Offices
New Delhi
18 A, Defence Colony
Tel : 4694859, 4623782
Fax : 4610500 |
New Delhi
N-36, Connaught Place
Tel : 3315322, 3314229
Fax : 3313637 |
New Delhi
New Delhi Railway Station
Tel : 3732374 |
New Delhi
I.S.B.T
Tel : 2962181 |
New Delhi
Domestic Airport
Tel : 3295609, 3295126 |
New Delhi
International Airport
Tel : 3291213, 5452021 |
Mumbai
C/O M.T.D.C, Madame Cama
Road,
Mumbai
Tel : 2856736, 2026713,
2027784 |
Calcutta
4, Shakespeare Sarani,
Calcutta
Tel : 2425454, 2421401 |
Bangalore
C/O G.T.O, KFC Building,
48,
Church Road, Bangalore
Tel : 558417 |
Chennai
C/O Tamil Nadu Tourism Development
Corporation, 143, Anna Salai,
Chennai-2
Tel : 830498, 380390, 840752 |
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