New Delhi is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is an enormous, colorful city, which is popular with tourists who wish to experience Indian life in its entire splendor. It is full of interesting historical sites, museums and cultural attractions. It is a bustling city with noisy bazaars, people, cars and elephants in its streets. However, there are places in the city that will surprise you, such as the palaces, temples, mosques, beautiful gardens and a labyrinth of alleys. One of the main historical attractions is the Red Fort, built with red sandstone; this grand XVII century complex comprises many interesting buildings, such as temples, private houses and buildings used as bazaars.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Door to India
- The Red Fort
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib Temple
- Tomb of Humayun
- Jama Masjid Mosque
- Qutab Minarette
General Information
Altitude: 239 masl Surface Area: 1,483 km² Time Zone: UTC +5:30 Language: Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu Currency: Indian Rupee Voltage: 220 V
How to get there
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 23 km to the south east of the city center and is one of the main domestic and international hubs in India. There are many train stations that connect the main points of the city with the suburbs.
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