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Delhi is a colorful and impressive metropolis that many travelers dream of visiting. Founded 5,000 years ago, this settlement quickly became a center of trade and began to develop rapidly, passing from one ruler to another and receiving an amazing layering of cultures and traditions. People who are interested in ancient architectural monuments come here, there are more than 60 thousand of them in the city, and those who prefer colonial buildings; in this regard, the capital part of New Delhi is considered unsurpassed. In addition, modern Delhi is the scientific and cultural center of the country.
New Delhi is a multinational city, like many capitals. The local population professes all religions known to the world, so mosques here easily coexist with Hindu temples, and the domes of Christian cathedrals look quite bizarre against the background of a Buddhist wall. The fashionable modern New Delhi with its shopping centers, luxurious mansions, expensive cars and signature restaurants contrasts appropriately with the ancient monuments of the Old City.
How to get to Delhi
Direct flights to New Delhi from Sheremetyevo are operated daily by Aeroflot. The plane flies for 6 hours. A more profitable option is to travel with a transfer in Sharjah, Almaty, Bishkek or Bahrain using the carriers Air Arabia, Air Astana, Gulf Air or Pegasus Asia. The minimum travel time with a stop is 9 hours. Prices on the page are as of March 2019.
From airport to city
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 16 km from the center of the capital and can be reached by bus, metro, transfer or taxi. In Terminal 3 of the airport there is a metro station, from where trains depart from 5:00 to 23:30 to the New Delhi railway station. Travel time is 20 minutes, traffic interval is 10-15 minutes.
The most economical way to get into the city is by buses, which depart every half hour from the same Terminal No. 3 and go to the station at Kashmere Gate and the Connaught Place business center. You will have to spend about an hour on the road.
The buses have air conditioning, but there are usually a lot of passengers, and the traffic in the capital is busy and there are traffic jams.
It is more convenient to take a taxi. You can order a car in advance or pick it up on site at a special booth, where the operator accepts the order and payment, and then issues a receipt with the car number. A trip to the city costs 400 INR.
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By bus
Buses arrive in Delhi from Kathmandu, Chitwan (the journey on any of them will take about 1.5 days) and from almost any city in India.
Buses in India, even intercity ones, leave much to be desired and are usually much less comfortable than trains, but tourists cannot avoid traveling on them if they want to go to one of the cities located in the mountains.
Transport
The metro is one of the most convenient, fastest and cheapest ways to travel around Delhi; 6 lines have already been built in the city; you can get to almost anywhere. When buying a ticket, you need to keep in mind that it is only valid for the station where you land - if you buy two at once, you will not be able to return on the second one.
You can buy a tourist card that allows you to ride the metro as much as you like.
You can also get to any part of the city by bus. Tickets for them are cheaper than for the metro, but they are also less comfortable - during rush hours there are terrible traffic jams throughout the city, crowds of people crowd into every bus.
There are two types of buses in Delhi - private and government. The latter are red and green. In summer, the difference between them is simply huge, since the red ones have air conditioning.
At the stops there are no schedules or even signs with the numbers of buses arriving there, so any information can only be obtained by asking people. However, it is rare that you have to wait longer than 15-20 minutes for the desired bus.
Despite traffic jams, the most convenient way to get around the city is by taxi. The trip costs 300 INR; it is not customary to tip the driver. The local alternative is an auto-rickshaw, a little slower, but with a breeze. In addition, two-wheeled transport is very popular in Delhi: bicycles and motorbikes. For cyclists, the conditions are quite extreme - there are paths only in the old part of the city, and cars often travel along them. But if you want, you can go for a ride; there are enough rental stations; hotels often have them.
Motorbikes are constantly scurrying around the city, so the temptation to rent such vehicles is very great. For those who drive confidently, the bike will be an excellent, comfortable and maneuverable means of transportation. But it is important to consider that traffic in the city is intense and chaotic.
To drive a moped you need a category A license, although many travelers neglect this rule. You should not break the law, because if your documents are checked or there is an accident, the consequences can be serious.
Maps of Delhi
Delhi Hotels
Delhi is a large city with several thousand hotels, guest houses and apartments. Travelers tend to stay in the center, closer to attractions. Although you can find good options in almost every area.
A place in a hostel costs 500 INR, a cozy authentic room for two in a guest house rents for 1000 INR, and an excellent room in a 3* hotel costs 2500 INR. If you want luxury and royal service, you can stay in five-star chain or local hotels for 6,000 INR per day. Services usually correspond to the chosen category, but many, even the simplest hotels, offer free transfer from the airport, this can be specified when booking.
What to bring
You can buy anything you want in any of Delhi's many markets. But most often tourists choose clothes: bright saris, light bloomers, thin shirts, cashmere pashmina shawls, silk dresses and cut-out silk. Rajasthani cotton, rich in color, with a spectacular pattern, and a mixture of silk and cotton - “himra” - are highly valued. Handmade carpets embroidered with gold and semi-precious stones look luxurious. Needlewomen will appreciate embroidery kits: threads, stones, beads, sparkles, lace.
In Delhi, it is impossible to pass by Ayurvedic preparations and oils, cosmetics and henna, spices and so-called “masalas” (mixtures that enhance the taste of dishes), Indian sweets, tea and coffee.
The interior decoration will be wooden or stone figurines of Indian gods, elephants, etc.
An excellent gift for loved ones is jewelry made from high-quality silver or local bright yellow gold, which, alas, often contains impurities. Products in the Bidri style are very beautiful, as the pattern of silver wire on dark metal is called. This technique is used to make bracelets, earrings, pendants, as well as decorative dishes and figurines.
The old city is famous for its bazaars, the most popular being the Chandi Chowk market. It was another innovation of Shah Jahan, whose daughter loved to shop here. Perhaps the true Indian exoticism can be felt here: the hustle and bustle are intertwined with the aromas of Indian cuisine, the shine of silver and gold. Previously, the market was divided by canals, now it is a labyrinth of narrow streets where everything is sold. There is also the Kinati bazaar, where they sell gold and silver items and wooden souvenirs. The Naya Bazaar is a paradise for spice lovers; you can buy fruits and sweets here at wholesale prices.
One day in Delhi
Delhi cuisine and restaurants
The capital has always been not only a center of attraction for residents of other regions of the country, but also a point of intersection of trade routes, so its cuisine was influenced by both the culture of different peoples of India and foreign habits.
You can eat everywhere in Delhi: there are street food carts, home cafes and expensive restaurants at every turn. The price range is also incredible: from a few rupees in a diner to a couple of thousand in a fashionable place. Dinner at a restaurant per person will cost 500 INR.
The basis of local cuisine is rice, vegetables, legumes, fruits and milk. And, of course, spices. Many Indians are vegetarians, but this does not mean that people in Delhi do not eat meat. Lamb, poultry and goat are often found here. Pork is served very rarely, and beef is not cooked at all, since the cow is a sacred animal for Hindus, and pork is not eaten by Muslims.
It is worth trying the biriyani pilaf, not too spicy, cooked in ghee. This dish is prepared with poultry and served with raitu - finely chopped vegetables. Unleavened paneer cheese is added to almost every dish; it is a kind of meat substitute. Often on the menu is thick thukpa soup, a Nepali dish that has found a strong foothold in Delhi cafes.
An inexpensive and very popular snack is white nan flatbread, which is cooked in a special oven and then filled with various fillings. A more dietary version of “chapati” is made from wholemeal flour.
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Delhi Sultans
Start at the southern tip of the city, where the Qutub Minar is located (Qutb Minar), symbol of the influence of Islam on India. It was started to be built by the first Sultan of Delhi, Qutb ud-Din, but construction was completed only in 1368. The 73-meter tower was erected in honor of the conquest of the Delhi Sultans.
The tower consists of five tiers, each of which is a cylinder tapering upward with sharp and rounded ribs. The tiers are separated from each other by balconies. The top of the tower is inaccessible because a narrow staircase leads to it, which is dangerous to climb, so the best point for a panoramic view of the city is the top floor of one of the tallest modern hotels.
The ruined Quwwat al-Islam mosque is located near the Qutub Minar. (Quwwat-ul-Islam-Masjid, meaning "The Power of Islam"). It was built by local Hindu artisans because Qutb did not have skilled Muslim workers. The material was taken from 27 Hindu and Jain temples destroyed by the artisans' own elephants. The mosque you will see as a result is temple pillars stacked on top of each other. The sculptures were covered over, but the Indian carvings remained. The Islamic architectural style is evident in the five distinctive pointed arches in the prayer hall, but even here the decorations are naturalistic and Indian in style.
In the courtyard of the mosque there is a seven-meter iron column (Iron Pillar), preserved from the 4th century. and brought here by the Rajput founders of Dilliki, but no one knows from where. Even after 1600 years of standing under monsoon rains, it did not rust. It is believed that this monument to Garuda, the bird that served the god Vishnu as a means of transportation (vahana), has special properties.
Mughal city
East of the India Gate in New Delhi, a dilapidated 16th-century fort sits on an ancient mound. Purana Qila (Old Fort). It is now believed that the site where the Purana Qila stands was the site of the first ancient "city" of Delhi, called "Indraprastha" and founded by the Pandava dynasty of the Mahabharata.
The oldest building of the Mughal period in Delhi is the Qila Kukhna Masjid. (Qila-i-Kuhna-Masjid) with a carefully carved cornice of graceful pointed arches. This building illustrates the important transition from the Turkic-Afghan style to the refined Mughal style influenced by Persian art. The mosque was built in 1541 by Sher Shah. Sher Mandal (Sher-Mandal), an octagonal tower located south of the mosque, served as Sher Shah's pleasure palace, but was destined to become the death site of his rival and successor, Humayun.
After Humayun's death, his widow Haji Begum built a magnificent monument, Humayun's Tomb, at Nizamuddin. He later inspired the architects in the construction of the Taj Mahal. The monument sits on a raised terrace in the center of walled lawns, shaded by trees but without the water that once ran through the canals (“rivers of life”), or rectangular reservoirs that decorated the Taj Mahal. Made of finely combined materials - red sandstone and beautiful white marble, finished in grey, Humayun's Tomb has its own charm - a place of relaxation and serenity. The majestic dome unites four octagonal chambers above the lattice arches of the terrace. It is the first typical masterpiece of Mughal architecture. The numerous six-pointed stars in the main arches are not Jewish Stars of David, but esoteric emblems seen throughout the country.
Rising above old Delhi, the Red Fort (Lal-Kila) was built by Shah Jahan when he moved the capital from Agra back to Delhi. Its construction was completed in 1648. Behind the ramparts of the fort is the Delhi Citadel, which is more of a palace, most of which is decorated with white marble, and only a small part with local red sandstone. It is believed that the same architect who built the Taj Mahal worked on his project.
South of the fort, look out for the monumental elephants at Delhi Gate. While part of the original project, they were destroyed by Emperor Aurangzeb, who considered such images to be idolatry. Viceroy Lord Curzon installed exact replicas of these statues in 1903. Enter the fort from the west side through the Lahore Gate and you will find yourself on a vaulted bazaar street, an idea borrowed by Shah Jahan from Baghdad. Imagine Rajput princes riding elephants through the gallery towards Naubat Khan (Naubat Khana, House of Drums), where the imperial orchestra played and visitors were required to dismount.
Walk, accompanied by the ghosts of these nobles and commoners, through the House of Drums to the Diwan-i-Am (Diwan-i-Am, Public Audience Hall). Here, under a canopy with 40 columns, the emperor sat cross-legged on his throne - “The Place of the Shadow of God.”
At noon, surrounded by nobles, he held a reception, and ordinary visitors were escorted to the courtyard on the floor below. As you explore the hall, you will surely admire the mosaic images of birds and flowers at the back of the hall.
Entering Diwan-i-Khas (Diwan-i-Khas, Private Audience Hall) Only privileged persons could, with tickets. It is located on the left, among the palace apartments on the Jumna River. The hall is still very beautiful, with carvings on the marble columns and pointed arches, and one can imagine how magnificent it was before Nadir Shah sacked it in 1739. His Persian troops cut gold from the columns and inlays from the ceiling, and then took away fabulously beautiful Peacock throne. Above the arches you will see the inscription:
"If there is heaven on earth,
Then he’s here, he’s here, he’s here!”
The British inflicted even greater damage on the fort when they recaptured it from the poorly organized defenders of Bahadur Shah at the end of the uprising of 1857. Entire wings of palaces with elegant carved walls were razed to the ground, and in their place ugly brick barracks were built. Only a few of the apartments have survived, such as the main harem, Rang Mahal (Rang Mahal, Beautiful Palace). The paintings on the walls disappeared and the water of Nahr-i-Bihisht (Paradise River) no longer flows in the courtyard, but the mirror mosaic continues to decorate the ceiling and walls of the six boudoirs, creating the impression of a starry sky when the candles are lit. A building located at the southern end of the palace complex, Mumtaz Mahal (Mumtaz Mahal), was part of the imperial harem, and now houses a small museum of Mughal art.
To the northwest of the Private Audience Hall is the white marble Moti Masjid. (Moti Masjid, Pearl Mosque) is another contribution to the fort made by Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's successor. Every evening, a sound and light show at the Red Fort tells its story. For details, contact the Indian Tourism Office at 88 Janpath.
(Chandni Chowk), the road from Lahore Gate, was formerly a street along which processions passed. Today it is the main thoroughfare linking the bazaars of old Delhi, where jewelry, clothing and traditional sweets are sold. 
Raj Ghat (Raj Ghat) a simple memorial in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, overlooking the Jumna River. In spirit it is far from the Mughal structures, but is an integral part of old Delhi. On lawns lined with trees planted by members of the state administration during their visit to the memorial, a square marble slab marks Gandhi's cremation site. There is an inscription on it - his last words: “Oh God.” Nearby is a sign inscribed with his most famous saying: “Remember the face of the poorest and most helpless man you have ever seen, and ask yourself whether the step you are about to take will be one of helping him in some way.” . There is also a museum displaying highlights of Gandhi's life. To the north is Shanti Vana (Shanti Vana), where members of the Nehru family were cremated.
On an exposed rock southwest of the Red Fort is another magnificent building built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid (Jama Masjid, Great Friday, or Cathedral Mosque). On hot days in the morning or late evening it is almost invisible, but at other times you will see three staircases leading to the arched entrances to the mosque.
The 100 m² courtyard is surrounded by long colonnades with a pavilion at each corner. The prayer hall is decorated in an imperial style, with two lotus-shaped lanterns on two pillars at the gate, with gracefully projecting balconies on the minarets and stripes that highlight the shape of the bulbous marble domes.
New Delhi
Those nostalgic for the British Empire, please note: Clive Road was named Thiagaraja, Queen Victoria Road became Rajendra Prasad and Curzon Road became Kasturba Gandhi Marg. Although the statues of English leaders have also disappeared, the British spirit remains in the city's layout. Previously, the areas where the British lived were separated from the Indian areas by railways. Likewise, the new city built for the British Government of India is separated from old Delhi by a railway line running from Amritsar to Agra. British neoclassical architecture mixes with elements of the past - Buddhism, Hinduism and Mughal times - and the layout is imbued with imperial self-confidence. As a statesman who visited India once said: “What luxurious ruins this will make!”
New Delhi's commercial hub is the circular arcade and bustling roundabout of Connaught Square (Connaught Place). With its cinemas, banks, transport agencies, restaurants and handicraft shops, it seems to be the only place whose new name is Indira Chowk (Indira market), is not popular.
(Jantar Mantar) located south of Connaught Square and is perhaps the strangest monument in New Delhi. It's hard to believe that these bizarre shapes, staircases leading to nowhere, and windows in walls without rooms were built in 1724 by a serious scientist, and not in the last century by some crazy architect. In fact, this is an astrological, or rather astronomical, observatory of the Rajput king Jai Singh II of Jaipur. Its central part is a right triangle, Samrat Yantra (main instrument), with a dome that acts like a sundial accurate to half a second. In addition to this structure, he built four more - in Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura and in his native Jaipur. Near Jantar Mantar you can witness the joyful atmosphere that accompanies popular Hindu rituals at Hanuman Mandir (Hanuman Mandir, temple of the monkey god Hanuman). Hanuman is a good deity who was believed before the reign of classical Hinduism. This explains why no one even thinks about hurting little langurs. (thin-bodied monkeys) and macaques running around here.
Connaught Square is located on a northeast-southwest axis linking the Jama Masjid in old Delhi with the Indian Parliament, Sansad Bhavan (Sansad Bhavan). Designed by the famous Herbert Baker, the massive columned rotunda adorning the Houses of Parliament looks best when lit at night.
Viceroy's Residence Building, now the President's House, Rashtrapati Bhavan (Rashtrapati Bhavan), has wings extending from a large gray-blue dome of the central body. Its tranquil ponds and lawned gardens highlight the splendor of England's heyday. The building is located on an artificial hill on the avenue where ceremonial processions take place, Raj Path (Rajpath), which is planted with park plants. Parades are held on this avenue on Republic Day, January 26th. At the other end of the Raj Path is the India Gate (India Gate), a war memorial designed by Edwin Leutens in the style of a triumphal arch, which pays tribute to the 90 thousand Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War.
Next to the arch there is a dome. It is now empty, but previously housed a giant white marble statue of the English King George V, which was moved to the site of the coronation reception in the northern part of the city.
Delhi Museums
At the National Museum (National Museum) on Jan Path (Janpath), south of Raj Path, contains an incomparable collection of antiques spanning 5,000 years of Indian history. The exhibits are collected from all over the subcontinent. Set aside at least three hours to pay tribute to its treasures.
Vintage railway enthusiasts will enjoy the antique steam engine exhibition at the National Railway Museum (National Rail Museum), located outdoors next to Chanakiapuri (Chanakyapuri), southwest of Raj Path.
Nehru Memorial Museum (The Nehru Memorial Museum) dedicated to independence and the life of India's first prime minister. It is located on Teen Murthy Road (Teen Murti Road) in the house where the Commander-in-Chief of the British Indian Army lived before Nehru. (There is a planetarium there.)
Make sure your taxi or rickshaw driver takes you to the correct hotel/shop as they often try to drop off customers at places where they are paid a commission.
Refuse taxi drivers' offers to take you to a hotel/shop of their choice.
Avoid talkative young people who hang around in crowded places and call themselves students wanting to practice their English.
Don't trust the helpful guys who direct you to the "travel agency" in Connaught Place (Connaught Place). There is only one government agency in India, and it is located at: st. Janpath (Janpath), 88.
Carry small change with you (about 50 rupees), as drivers in Delhi often do not have change.
Ignore the barkers who deliberately dirty your shoes and then offer to clean them for money.
Where to stay
We advise you to book a hotel in advance, as the best places fill up quickly, and new visitors become easy prey for the sharks of the commission business. Most Delhi hotels pick up their guests from the airport by prior arrangement.
Don't forget that the noise from the street can be unbearable - book a quiet room and don't forget your earplugs. In addition, in inexpensive hotels the service can vary greatly, so check several rooms before checking in. Budget establishments in Delhi tend to offer creepy rooms, dirty bathrooms and poor service. Many tourists head to bustling Paharganj (Paharganj), an area near New Delhi Station that has the cheapest dorms.
The average price has risen recently, making homestays an attractive alternative. Find out more from India Tourism Delhi or www.incredibleindianhomes.com and www.mahindrahomestays.com.
For those planning to stay for a long time, we advise you to rent a furnished apartment - look for advertisements in the latest issues of Delhi City Guide, Delhi Diary and local newspapers. Here are two other good sites: www.speciality-apartments.com and www.delhiescape.net.
Delhi hotels with a minimum rate of 1000 rupees charge 12.5% tax on suites and often a service charge or gratuity (5-10%) . Prices in this chapter do not include taxes. In most hotels, checkout time is 12.00; Things can usually be left in a storage room (sometimes for a small fee).
It is better to call or email confirmation of your reservation a day before arrival.
Shopping
Delhi is a fantastic shopping destination, with everything from high-street bazaars to high-end jewelery boutiques. There is an excellent selection of various handicrafts, fabrics, clothes, carpets, jewelry and a kaleidoscope of saris.
In Delhi, you can bargain everywhere except shopping centers and other stores with fixed prices. Many taxi and rickshaw drivers deliberately lure you into shops where they are paid a commission and may refuse to take you to the best shops; so don't listen to their arguments.
If you are going to buy something from an art gallery (many of the exhibits are for sale), check out First City and Time Out recommendations.
The bazaars of old Delhi are an attack on all the senses: a mixture of smells of flowers, urine, incense, tea, exhaust fumes and fried foods. Markets are crowded on Mondays and Fridays and other afternoons. We recommend coming here at 11.30, when the shops have already opened and there are not so many people yet.
For silver products (there is also gold) go to Dariba Kalan near Sisganj Gurdwara (Sisganj Gurdwara). Nearby is Kinari Bazaar (literally "finishing bazaar"), famous for its dawn (golden cloth) and zardozi (gold embroidery); this is the main place where dowries are bought. The Fabric Market offers fabric and linen in rolls, and electronic gadgets are the specialty of the Lajpat Rai/ Chrowri Bazaar market - a wholesale market for paper and cards. Nearby is Nai Sarak, which sells wholesale quantities of stationery, books and saris.
Not far from the Fatehpuri mosque there is a crazy-smelling spice market with mountains of ground scarlet chili, fiery yellow turmeric, pickles, tea and nuts. This is a wholesale market and rarely sells packaged spices; for them, head to Roopak in Karoi Bagh.
The Daryaganj Book Market north of Delhi Gate is a bookworm's paradise. (open on Sundays from noon).
Dangers and irritants
Hotel advertising
Taxi drivers at Delhi International Airport often act as touts. These scammers will try to convince you that your hotel is overcrowded, bad, dangerous, burned down, or closed. Their job is to take you to that hotel where they will receive a commission. Some may kindly take him to a “travel agency”, where his colleague will supposedly call the hotel and confirm the taxi driver’s story, but in fact will talk to his accomplice through the wall. Alternatively, the driver can say that he is lost and stop at the travel agency to ask for directions. And the agent, in turn, will kindly call the hotel and find out that your room is double booked and is already occupied, and with a great desire to “help” he will refer you to another hotel, where he will receive a commission, and you will overpay for the room.
Tell annoying taxi drivers that you have already paid for the room and have recently confirmed your arrival, or that relatives or friends are waiting for you. If this does not work on the taxi driver and he is too intrusive, ask him to stop the car and write down its license plate number. For peace of mind, it is advisable to contact your hotel one day in advance and confirm your reservation.
Travel agencies
Be careful when choosing agencies, as tourists often complain that they were charged too much or received poor service. To avoid trouble, ask those who have already been to Delhi to recommend something to you, or get a list of agencies from the India Tourist office (Janpath, 88). Before you pay for anything, think twice. Choose agencies that are members of the Travel Agents Association of India or the Indian Association of Tour Operators.
Be especially careful when booking tours outside of Delhi. Judging by the reviews of tourists, very often they take money, and then it turns out that additional payment is required. Considering the number of dissatisfied people, we can definitely come to the conclusion that it is better not to book tours from Kashmir to Delhi.
Barkers at train stations
The most unbearable ones are at the station in New Delhi. Here they may try not to let you into the second floor of the International Tourist Bureau and redirect you to the local (expensive and often questionable) agency. Remember that the International Tourist Bureau office is never closed and has not moved. It is in its permanent location on the 1st floor, on the Paharganj side.
Other scammers in Delhi say your ticket needs to be verified before use (for a fee) or stamp it. Still others convince passengers waiting in line for additional tickets that checking the status of their reservation costs money. Don't believe it.
Internet access
Internet cafes in Delhi are springing up like mushrooms after rain, with the largest number of them in Khan Market, Paharganj and Connaught Place, and in most cases, an hour costs around 35 rupees, one page printing is 5 rupees and scanning/burning to CD is 25 rupees. Places where there is wi-fi are marked with an icon.
mass media
For latest updates, buy Delhi Diary (10 rupees). In the excellent monthly magazine First City (50 rupees) many interviews and articles on various topics, from theaters to bar reviews, and Time Out Delhi (40 rupees)- fashion events in Delhi. Magazines and newspapers can be purchased at stalls and in bookstores.
Telephone and mail
There are phone booths everywhere in Delhi from where you can call local, long distance and international numbers. DHL (23737587; Mercantile Bldg, first floor, Tolstoy Marg; 8.00-20.00 Mon-Sat) International air delivery is available. Connaught Place Post Office (sector A; 8.00-20.00 Mon-Sat); New Delhi General Post Office (23364111; Baba Kharak Singh Marg; 10.00-13.00 and 13.30-16.00 Mon-Sat) Poste restante correspondence can be obtained at the main post office; check that mail is sent to GPO General Post Office, New Delhi - 110001.
Tourist information
Beware of unknown travel agencies and information centers. Don't be fooled - there is only one official agency in Delhi, India Tourism Delhi. The barkers may say (incorrectly) that they are his employees - don't believe it.
To find out where local travel agencies are located, contact India Tourism Delhi or call the information desk at 197.
India Tourism Delhi (Government of India; 23320008/5; www.incredibleindia.org; Janpath, 88; 9.00-18.00 Mon-Fri, Sat until 14.00) Here you will be given travel advice and a free map of Delhi and its surrounding areas. Here is a list of recommended agencies and bed & breakfasts. A special department deals with complaints from tourists.
Transport
Delhi is a major international transport hub and the center of domestic bus, rail and air services. Operations at Delhi Airport may be disrupted by fog in December and January (flight schedules are often disrupted); We do not recommend booking back-to-back tickets during this period.
Airplane
International and local flights operate from Terminal 3. For more information, call the international airport (124-3376000; www.newdelhiairport.in). The new Terminal 3 has 14 waiting rooms with wi-fi, TV, desk and bed (315 rupees/hour).
Find basic information about domestic flights in the Indian air schedule (Excels Timetable of Air Services Within India, Rs. 55), available at all newsstands. When booking, ask for the most direct route (fast). Please note that prices fluctuate and some carriers may be significantly cheaper when ordering online.
Domestic flight arrivals and departures Check-in for domestic flights begins one hour in advance.
Domestic airlines Air India Office (3 Safdarjung Airport; 9.30-17.30) located in South Delhi. To confirm your departure time, call 1407.
Other local airlines: Jagson Airlines (23721593; Vandana Bldg, 11 Tolstoy Marg) Kingfisher Airlines (23730238; Sector 42 N, Connaught Place) international arrivals The arrivals hall has a 24-hour currency exchange, ATM, taxi and car rental, tourist information desk, cafe and bookshops. Departures for international flights At the check-in counter, do not forget to take a ticket to attach to your luggage (required for going through security).
Bus
Bikaner House (23383469; Pandara Rd) Close to India Gate; good public bus system. These are the best buses going to Jaipur (Super Deluxe/ Volvo 325/625, six hours, every hour), to Udaipur (750.15 hours, once a day); to Ajmer (400, nine hours, three times a day) and to Jodhpur (500, 11 hours, once a day).
The main bus station in Delhi, Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT; 23860290; Kashmiri Gate; 24 hours), located north of the railway station in Old Delhi. There is a 24-hour storage room here (14 rupees per bag). This station is quite haphazard, so you need to arrive at least half an hour before departure.
Private buses
In addition to public ones, there are comfortable private buses (including express trains) departing from major cities, but on a different schedule (ask travel agencies or hotels for schedules). Examples - route from Delhi to Jammu (500 rupees, 15 hours) or to McLeod Ganj (650 rupees, 14 hours). Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) also runs a bus to Dharamsala from Connaught Place. There are buses to Agra, but the train is much easier and faster.
Train
It is easier for foreigners to book tickets at the International Tourist Bureau (23405156; 1st floor, New Delhi railway station; 8.00-20.00 Mon-Sat, until 14.00 Sun). Don't trust anyone, including the porters, that any flight has been rescheduled or cancelled, and go straight to the second floor of the main building to book your tickets. When booking, if you are paying in rupees, you may be asked to present a receipt confirming the currency exchange (or check from an ATM), so keep them with you just in case. You can pay for your ticket with traveler's checks: US dollars, euros or pounds sterling, Amex US dollars or euros, or Barclays checks. Change is given in rupees. Don't forget your passport. Once you arrive here, enter your passport details into the booking form, then wait to be informed about the availability of the required tickets. Then stand in line at any other counter to pay for your ticket.
There are two main stations in Delhi: in Old and New Delhi, in Paharganj; check which station serves your direction (New Delhi Station is closer to Connaught Place). If you are leaving from Delhi Railway Station, allow more time as Old Delhi is often congested and the traffic is very slow. There is also Nizamuddin station, south of Sunder Nagar, where you arrive and depart from (usually in southern directions) different trains.
Porter services will cost 30 rupees per bag.
Getting around the city
The metro system has recently expanded greatly; stations have also appeared outside the city, which greatly facilitates the journey to places that were previously difficult to reach due to traffic jams. Most of Delhi's attractions are located near the metro. The crowds on local buses are terrible, so the metro, taxis and rickshaws are preferable. Carry change with you to pay.
To/from the airport
Many international flights arrive at incredibly inconvenient times, so it's worth booking your hotel in advance and giving notice of your arrival time. Booking an airport transfer in advance will cost more (through a travel agency or hotel) than taking a taxi due to airport parking fees (from 140 rupees) and entrance fee for the person who enters the arrival hall to meet you (80 rupees). Sometimes greeters are not allowed into the building for security reasons, and they all stand near exits 4-6.
Delhi's new high speed metro is the best way to travel to/from the airport; then, there is a metro line between New Delhi Railway Station and Dwarka, Sector 21, via Shivali Stadium, Dhaula Kuan NH8 (Mahipalpur Station) and Indira Gandhi International Station (Terminal 3). Trains run every 10 minutes from five in the morning to one in the morning.
Comfortable air-conditioned buses run to the airport every 40 minutes from ISBT stop, Kashmere Gate, via Red Fort, LNJP Hospital, New Delhi Station (output 2), Connaught Place, Parliament Street and Ashoka Road (50 rupees). There are several more routes - one of them is through Saket and Vasant Kunj, the other is through Hauz Khas and Vasant Vihar.
There is a Delhi Traffic Police Prepaid Taxi counter inside the arrivals terminal. (Delhi Traffic Police Prepaid Taxi Counter; Hotline 23010101; www.delhitrafficpolice.nic.in). The service costs about 310 rupees to Connaught Place, plus 25% from 23.00 to 5.00.
You will be given a voucher with the specified destination. The driver must know it. Do not lose the voucher until you get there - without this voucher he will not receive the money.
You can order a taxi in advance at the Megacabs counter in the arrivals terminal at international and local airports. A taxi to the center of Delhi costs 600 rupees, but you will get there in a clean car with air conditioning, and here you can pay with a credit card.
Automobile
Many operators offer cars with a driver. The companies listed below have received positive reviews from customers. There is a general limit of distance and time per day - 80 km and 8 hours. All offer tours outside Delhi (including Rajasthan), but you will have to pay more. The prices mentioned here are for travel within Delhi. Beware of scammers who pretend to be employees of a company or claim that its office is no longer open.
Kumar Tourist Taxi Service (23415930; [email protected]; 14/1 sector K, Connaught Place; with/without air conditioning per day 800/900 rupees; 9.00-21.00) Near the York Hotel. A tiny office run by two brothers, Bittu and Titu. Their prices are among the lowest in Delhi.
Metropole Tourist Service (24310313; www.metrovista.co.in; 224 Defense Colony Flyover Market; car without air conditioning per day from 850 rupees; 7.00-19.00).
Pedicabs and bicycle
Wheeled rickshaws still operate in some parts of Old Delhi, although they have been banned in Nandi Chowk to ease traffic jams. Let's hope they are not banned in other areas, as this is a very convenient mode of transport, drivers deftly maneuver in the traffic jams of Old Delhi. Tips for such grueling work are welcome.
Wheeled rickshaws are prohibited in Connaught Place and New Delhi, but they can be used from Connaught to Paharganj (about 30 rupees).
Find the largest selection of new and used bikes at Jhandewalan Cycle.
Metro
Delhi has a wonderful metro system; train arrivals/departures are announced in two languages - Hindi and English. Two carriages are for women only - look for the pink badge on the platform. Trains can be crowded during rush hours (approximately 9.00-10.00 and 17.00-18.00).
Tokens (8-30 rupees) sold at metro stations; You can buy a one-day or three-day tourist pass (70/200 rupees) for unlimited short distance travel; or smart card (50 rupees, upon return you will be refunded the cost), which can be topped up with amounts ranging from 50 to 800 rupees - saving 10% compared to purchasing tokens.
Latest updates (and diagrams) see www.delhimetrorail.com or call 23417910.
Radio taxi
If you have a local telephone, you can call a radio taxi: clean cars with air conditioning and an honest meter. Cost 20 rupees per km. After calling the operator, you will receive a CMC with the car number, and in the next message the taxi pick-up time (order 20-30 minutes in advance). Can be ordered online.
Some companies:
- Easycabs (43434343; www.easycabs.com)
- Megacabs (41414141; www.megacabs.com)
- Quickcabs (45333333; www.quickcabs.in)
Taxis and autorickshaws
All taxis and autorickshaws in Delhi have a meter, but often it “doesn’t work” or the driver refuses to turn it on in order to rip off more later. It is better to agree in advance with the taxi driver about the cost of the trip; if he refuses, find someone more accommodating. From 23.00 to 5.00 taxis and autorickshaws charge 25% on top.
Daly City is a city in California, USA. It is the largest city in San Mateo County. Named after businessman and landowner John Daly (Daly).
Geography
The area of the city is 19,849 km². There are no open water spaces. The city borders various unincorporated localities. There are several seismic faults around the city.
As evidenced by archaeological finds, this territory was already by 2700 BC. e. was inhabited by the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians. Despite the beginning of the conquest of these territories by Spain in the 16th century, until 1769 the Indians had little contact with Europeans. In 1776, a Spanish Catholic mission was founded here, by 1778 the road to San Francisco was built, and then agriculture began to develop. After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1824, the Mexican government provided citizens of the country and immigrants from the United States with land plots to establish ranches. After the Mexican-American War, the territory of the future city became part of the United States. By the early 1860s, most families had abandoned their ranches due to grain and potato harvest failures, but the few remaining had switched to cattle ranching and butter production; In the second half of the 19th century, the settlement began to grow, and new houses and schools began to be built along the Southern Pacific Railroad that passed near it. During the American Civil War, the settlement was the site of clashes between supporters and opponents of slavery. A key event in the history of Daly City was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, when large numbers of homeless refugees from the city arrived on ranches south of the city as laborers, including on John Daly's large ranch built in 1853. For many of them, local landowners allocated plots of land for the construction of houses, residents settled here, and soon the need for urban infrastructure arose. There were plans to unite the emerging city with San Francisco, but were almost immediately rejected. On January 16, 1911, a petition for incorporation of the already existing city was submitted, and on March 22 of the same year it was granted. The town, however, remained small until the late 1940s, when Henry Delger founded the Westlake construction company there.
Population
According to the 2010 Census, Daly City had a population of 101,123, with the city having the 6th highest population density in the country among cities with a population of more than 100,000 people. The racial composition of the city's population was as follows: Asian - 55.6%, White - 23.6%, Black - 3.6%, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander - 0.8%, Native American - 0.4%, representatives of other races - 11.1%, two or more races - 4.9%, Hispanic (any race) - 23.7%. Most of the population are descendants of Filipino and Chinese immigrants. According to the census, there were 31,090 households in the city, of which 11,050...
Delhi is the capital of India, the most mysterious country of the East. The city is located on the banks of the Jamna River, a tributary of the Ganges, in the northern part of India. This is its second largest metropolis, administratively divided in 1947 into Old and New.
Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where different cultures intertwine, shaping its structure in various ways. Hindi is spoken in Delhi, but English and Portuguese are also common. There is excellent infrastructure and transport connections, information technology, light, food, ceramic and chemical-pharmaceutical industries are actively developing, and handicrafts are not forgotten.
This city is rich in history and architecture, it is called the “capital of seven empires.” Delhi is home to 60,000 monuments that are of global significance and were built several millennia ago. The history of the city is full of mysteries. Until now, there is no definite opinion among scientists about how many settlements there were on the territory of Delhi. It is believed that there were three main centers of settlement, and around at different times there were up to 16 settlements and fortifications. Delhi is a real oriental fairy tale waiting for its connoisseurs. You can relax here with a noisy youth group or if you come with your significant other.
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Climate and weather
The climate of Delhi is tropical monsoon. Precipitation falls unevenly, with most falling between June and August. Monsoon time is from June to the end of September. Summer in the city is long and hot. June and May are the hottest months, when the atmosphere is dominated by air masses brought from deserts (average temperature +33.4 °C). Due to the close location of the Himalayas, the city is very foggy in winter, with dry and cool weather prevailing (the average temperature in January is - +14.2 °C). Sometimes there are frosts. The best period for vacation is from March to May.
Nature
The city is divided into two parts by the river Jamna. There's a river in the east Hindon(a tributary of the Jumna) separates Delhi from its neighboring city Ghaziabad. The city itself is located within Indo-Gandhi plain, the landscape of which is very diverse. There are fertile flat areas used for agriculture and southern arid hills. From south to northwest Delhi is surrounded by an arc of a ridge Aravalli. The most prominent in the chain is Delhi Ridge, whose height is 318 m. All this makes the nature of the city interesting and diverse.
Delhi is a city of gardens and parks, beautiful greenery and exotic birds. The Presidential Palace boasts Mughal gardens, jainati buddha park And Nehru Park They delight the eyes with their beauty throughout the year. And in summer, the air of Delhi is filled with the wonderful aroma of fragipani flowers.
Attractions
You will find many attractions here: monuments, ruins of Hindu and Muslim temples, mausoleums. Among them, the following stand out in particular: the Red Fort with a large palace complex remaining from the Mughal era, and "Colorful Palace" Rang Mahal, Bhairon Temple, "Old Fortress" Purana Qila, complex Jahaz Mahal, a wonder of the world - a stainless metal column three centuries old, Memorial Jawaharlar Nehru Museum, Delhi Zoo, memorial Indira Gandhi with "crystal river", India's largest open-air theater with a seating capacity of eight thousand. You can list the sights of Delhi endlessly, but no words can compare with seeing them in person.
Nutrition
Residents of Delhi love to eat out. Here you will find restaurants and cafes for every taste, even in the most secluded corners of the city. Inexpensive Indian snacks are sold at roadside stalls around Palika Bazaar, Paharganj Bazaar and Janpath Road. You can try traditional North Indian cuisine in restaurants Geoffries, The Buck Stops Here located in a shopping center Ansal Plaza, Dhaba, Nirula's(targeted at tourists), The Rampur Kitchen. There are also fast food restaurants familiar to Europeans: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Pizza Express. Top of the village is the best of the six restaurants included in the Village Bistro.
In the nooks and crannies of Old Delhi you will find Karim, it is famous for its excellent kebabs. And if you want to have lunch on the roof, you should visit Parikrama. Good hotels have buffets, coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries that are open not only to guests. Most food establishments are open until eleven, and bars until midnight.
Accommodation
The number of hotels in the city is not inferior to the number of bars and cafes. Comfortable and well-appointed, for every income and taste, they are always happy to welcome guests. Among the best hotels - Aman New Delhi, Taj Palace Hotel, The Imperial and The Oberoi New Delhi. It is noteworthy that hotels in Delhi are built no taller than palm trees (up to 9 meters in height).
Entertainment and relaxation
Delhi has not only sea beaches, for example, near the lake Bhalswa.
Sports clubs in Delhi are interesting. Best Western Resort and Country Club in the vicinity of Delhi, in the corner of the Aravali range, is known for the presence of sports facilities and play areas for children. Sports clubs Delhi Golf Club, Delhi Polo Club, The Meadows Golf and Country Club are country clubs in cozy places. Delhi has several large stadiums where international competitions are held. Interesting attractions to visit Bal Bhavan And National Children's Museum and Aquarium, which are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 with an hour break for lunch. And Shankara International Doll Museum (Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg), Zoological Garden and Fair Appu Ghar Square.
Every Saturday and Thursday the Annabelles disco will open its doors to you. Popular nightclubs Royale Mirage, Dublin, Capitol, SSteel, Elevate, Djinns, DV8, Ghungroo, My Kind of Place— each of them has a vibrant nightlife.
Purchases
In addition to countless attractions, Delhi offers excellent shopping. You can buy cheap items made of silver, gold, precious stones, as well as carpets, clothes, silk, leather, and antiques. The first store to visit is Yashwant Place- the largest trade center. Here you will find inexpensive jewelry and fur coats (a mink coat can cost from $300, and other furs can cost even less). Everything here is really real and inexpensive, but you can also bargain and get a big discount. IN Dilli Khat you'll find signature silk items and more. Women will be interested in visiting Santushti, where a lot of women's products are sold. A huge square surrounded by a shopping center is South Extension 1 & 2. There is absolutely everything here: from music discs to gold jewelry. If you want to buy something ethnic, visit Сentral Cottage Emporium. IN The Village you will find many souvenirs.
But it’s even more interesting to go to the folk craft market Dilli Haat. Main Bazaar- the most important bazaar in the city. IN Chandni Chowk large selection of clothes, fabrics, silver. On Kinari Bazaar you can buy red wedding saris, and at Khari Baoli you can see the entire range of Indian spices. Payment here is preferable in cash.
Prices are indicated in Indian rupees, but there are also price tags with dollar equivalent. 1 $ = 51 rupees. Shops open from 10:00 and are open until 17:00 - 19:00, and markets from 10:00 to 17:00. Most markets are closed on Monday.
Transport
Delhi has a well-developed transport network. There are three intercity bus stations, two airports, three railway stations. Urban transport includes the metro network, buses and local trains.
The best transport to get around Delhi is the metro. It works from 6 to 11 pm, with intervals from 3 to 12 minutes. Payment depends on the length of the trip. Minimum - $0.16, maximum - $0.59. Passage using tokens or travel cards. It is important that a token is needed not only to enter the subway, but also to exit. For losing a token, the fine is $3.9.
For tourists there is Tourist Card(tourist pass). In addition, the metro has special carriages for women, where men cannot enter. It is better not to rent a car, since the roads in Delhi are very narrow, and there may be no markings on the roads, and besides, the rush hour there is almost around the clock. Not only cars, motorcycles and buses travel on the roads, but also oxcarts. Driving in India is on the left. Like everywhere else, there are taxis in Delhi.
Connection
You can access the Internet in any Internet cafe or directly from your hotel room, if such a service is provided. The mobile phone will work if international roaming is available. There is no mobile phone service in some mountainous areas.
Safety
Religiosity is very developed in India, so you need to be careful not to offend the religious feelings of Hindus. Particular caution should be exercised when communicating with sadhus. You should not wear clothes that are too revealing; communicate very reservedly and politely, regardless of the status of your interlocutor. Please remove your shoes when visiting temples. All religious buildings should be walked only clockwise. Remember that not all temples are open to tourists.
Although the city has a low crime rate, safety is always worth remembering.
If you are traveling to the country for a long time, you should consider getting vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid. It should be remembered that there is no veterinary control of dairy and meat products in India. Do not drink tap water or pet stray animals. Eat only freshly prepared food.
Business climate
The business climate in the city is good. Delhi is a developing city that is continuously attracting investors. Numerous international exhibitions and sales, conferences, and shows are held there.
Real estate
In Delhi you will find accommodation to suit every taste. The price of real estate here depends on its location - the area and proximity to the center. The cost is also determined by the total area of the premises, the number of bedrooms, and the presence of a bathroom. If you want to buy property in Delhi, you will have to pay in addition to the indicated price another 3.5% land tax, 2% to the notary for legal registration and 3% to the brokerage firm.
The cost of an average-sized apartment in New Delhi is about 2-3 million rupees ($50-75 thousand), and in the suburbs it is 10-15 thousand $ cheaper. You can buy or rent an apartment or house located closer to the city center. The rental rate is approximately the same - 350-400 rupees/sq. m (10-11.5 $./sq. m). It happens that you have to pay extra for the class of living space: convenient layout, high-quality renovation, etc.
Always keep a close eye on your belongings. Take care of your passport and money. We advise you to make copies of the first page of your passport, the visa page and a copy of the ticket in advance. You should only exchange currency in banks, having with you a declaration on the import of currency, which makes it possible to exchange it back when you leave the country.
HGIOLDaly City- a city in California, USA. It is the largest city in San Mateo County. Named after businessman and landowner John Daly (Daly).
Geography
The area of the city is 19,849 km². There are no open water spaces. The city borders various unincorporated localities. There are several seismic faults around the city.
Story
As evidenced by archaeological finds, this territory was already by 2700 BC. e. was settled by the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians. Despite the beginning of the conquest of these territories by Spain in the 16th century, until 1769 the Indians had little contact with Europeans. In 1776, a Spanish Catholic mission was founded here, by 1778 the road to San Francisco was built, and agriculture began to develop at the same time. After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1824, the Mexican government provided citizens of the country and immigrants from the United States with land plots to establish ranches. After the Mexican-American War, the territory of the future city became part of the United States. By the early 1860s, most families had abandoned their ranches due to grain and potato harvest failures, but the few remaining had switched to cattle ranching and butter production; In the second half of the 19th century, the settlement began to grow, and new houses and schools began to be built along the Southern Pacific Railroad that passed near it. During the American Civil War, the settlement was the site of clashes between supporters and opponents of slavery.
A key event in the history of Daly City was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, when large numbers of refugees from the city who had lost their homes arrived on ranches south of the city as workers, including on the large ranch of John Daly, built in 1853. For many of them, local landowners allocated plots of land for the construction of houses, residents settled here, and soon the need for urban infrastructure arose. There were plans to unite the emerging city with San Francisco, but were almost immediately rejected. On January 16, 1911, a petition for incorporation of the already existing city was submitted, and on March 22 of the same year it was granted. The town, however, remained small until the late 1940s, when Henry Delger founded a construction company here Westlake.
Population
According to the 2010 Census, Daly City's population was 101,123, with the city's population density ranking 6th in the country among cities with populations greater than 100,000. The racial composition of the city's population was as follows: Asian - 55.6%, White - 23.6%, Black - 3.6%, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander - 0.8%, Native American - 0.4%, representatives of other races - 11.1%, two or more races - 4.9%, Hispanic (any race) - 23.7%. Most of the population are descendants of Filipino and Chinese immigrants.
According to the census, there were 31,090 households in the city, of which 11,050 (35.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 15,883 (51.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4,667 (15% ) were a female head of the family without a husband, 2,238 (7.2%) were a male head of the family without a wife. 1,632 households were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships (5.2%), 293 were same-sex married couples (0.9%) or partnerships. 5,855 households (18.8%) had single people, 2,136 (6.9%) had single people aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 3.23. There were 22,788 families (73.3% of all households); the average family size was 3.63.
The age composition of the population was as follows: 19,614 people (19.4%) under 18 years old, 10,506 people (10.4%) aged 18-24 years, 29,663 people (29.3%) aged 25-44 years, 27,717 people (27.4%) aged 45-64 years and 13,623 people (13.5%) aged 65 years and older. The average age was 38.3 years. For every 100 women there were 97.5 men. For every 100 women aged 18 and over, there were 95.3 men.
The basis of the economy is the service sector.
Transport
The city is traversed by SR1, SR35 and SR82, as well as Interstate 280.
Notes
- City of Daly City (undefined) . Geographic Names Information System. US Geological Survey. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
- Commission on Disabilities San Mateo Health System (undefined) . Archived from the original on July 5, 2007.. Smco-cod.org. Retrieved on 2013-07-21.
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