Delhi

With fifteen million inhabitants, Delhi is a city teeming with contrast, culture and history.  As her capital city, Delhi is also the very heart of the great nation of India.

Historically, Delhi was built as a succession of 8 cities, dating back many thousands of years.  In modern times however, it is easier to divide the city into two parts – Old Delhi and New Delhi.  At the heart of Old Delhi lie some of the city’s most fascinating sights – the imposing Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest and most beautiful mosques.  As chaotic and enticing as you would expect, Old Delhi’s narrow lanes and bustling bazaars reveal a glimpse of a life unchanged for centuries.

New Delhi is characterised by broad avenues, tree-lined streets and the Lutyens-era architecture of the parliament buildings.  India Gate is at the heart of this with the elegant Janpath and Rajpath (Queensgate and Kingsgate) streets which lead from it.  Connaught Place is also an important destination in New Delhi with its many restaurants and shopping options and the new Delhi metro system runs straight here, making negotiating Delhi’s crowded streets a more simple process.

Delhi has much to offer the traveller – interesting museums, a host of excellent dining options, thriving markets and a history which dates back as far as 1000BC, there will be never a dull moment in this lively city.