Thursday, October 8, 2015

Deepak- New Delhi

  1. Map of New Delhi, Delhi
  2. http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/aboutus/index.jsp
  3. http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DTC/dtc/all+services/sight+seeing+tours

Delhi Facts


  1. Area: 1,483 sq km
    Latitudinal parallel: 28.3oN
    Longitudinal meridian: 77.13oE
    Altitude: 293 m above sea level
    Population: 16.78million (Census 2011)
    Average Temperature: 45oC (Max) - usually in May - Jun, 5oC (Min) - usually in Dec - Jan
    Desirable Clothes: Woollen for winters and light cotton for summers
    Rainfall: 714 mm
    Monsoon: July to mid-September
    Population: 13.85 (Census 2001)
    Season: Extreme climate with very hot summer and very cold winter
    Best time to visit: October to March
    STD Code: 011
    Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi
    Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahai Faith
  2. Laxmi Narayan Temple: Popularly Known as Birla Mandir, it's a large Hindu Temple built in Orissa style in 1938, by the renowned Birla family. People of all faiths can worship at this temple. 
  3. Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture . The Minar is 72.5mts high victory tower, the construction of which began in the final year of twelth century by Qutubuddin Aibak and was later completed by his successor. It has been given World Heritage Site status. 
  4. Bahai Temple: Situated atop the Kalkaji Hill. Its is also known as "The Lotus Temple" due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble. It was built in 1987 by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies the purity and equality of all religions. 
  5. Gandhi Smiriti: Gandhi Smriti: The Memorial consists of: (a) Visual Aspects to perpetuate the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the noble ideals he represented, (b) Educative Aspects to focus concentrated attention on certain values of life that made Gandhi a Mahatma, and (c) Service Aspects to introduce activities in order to subserve certain felt needs.

    On display in the Museum are photographs, sculptures, paintings, frescos, inscriptions on rocks and relics pertaining to the years Mahatma Gandhi spent here. The meagre personal effects of Gandhiji too are carefully preserved
  6. Red Fort: Built by Shahjahan, the builder of Taj Mahal in Agra, The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648 (Monday Closed) Old Fort: Monday Only.

    Old Fort: Monday Only.
  7. Rajghat: The simple square platform of black marble marks the place where the father of the Nation, Mahatama Gandhi was cremated.
  8. Humayun's Tomb: Built by Humayun's widow, Queen Haji Begum in the 16th century, it is supposed to be the prototype of the Taj Mahal at Agra.
  9. http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tour_packages/city_sight.jsp

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