Delhi Travel Guide

Delhi can be best described as a city of contrasts- a city where Mercedes and bullock carts share the same lane, where colonial buildings and skyscrapers dot the city's skyline equally, a city that that is chaotic and tranquil at the same time- truly a city of diversity. Be prepared for some unique sights while embarking on a memorable tour of Delhi.

The city is divided into two parts- New Delhi and Old Delhi. Old Delhi preserves the rich Mughal heritage of the city where you can see the Jama Masjid. Lose yourself in the labyrinth crowded streets of Old Delhi and gorge on the delicious and spicy street food while browsing through the colorful markets of Chandni Chowk. New Delhi, on the other hand presents a cosmopolitan façade replete with impressive looking government buildings, tree-lined boulevards and huge shopping malls.

If your India travel plans restrict your stay in Delhi to a day then Connaught Place is where you want to be: airline offices, tourist information kiosks, footpath hawkers, restaurants, pubs, monuments like the Jantar Mantar observatory, shopping streets like Janpath, chaos, clutter, colour - this place packs in all that's best about Delhi in both its older and newer avatars

Delhi Travel Guide presents some fast facts that would be help in making your tour to Delhi indeed pleasurable:

Time: GMT +5.5

Currency: The currency is the Rupee (INR) that can be easily exchanged through banks and authorized bureaux de change. Please remember that it is illegal to exchange money through the black market. Most tourist oriented shops and hotels accept travelers cheques and major credit cards.

Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz. A variety of power outlets are used in Delhi, India, but most plugs have two or three round pins.

Language: Both Hindi and English are widely spoken in Delhi and international tourists shouldn't face any problems with communication.

Telephone Area Code: + 11

Best time to visit: Delhi is best explored in the months of October-November and in February-March when the days are generally pleasant with optimum amount of sunshine.

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