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Population:13.5 million

Currency:Indian Rupee (INR),Rs1 = 100 paise

Opening hours:General business hours areMonday–Saturday, 09.30–17.30.Museums and tourist sitesgenerally close on Mondays.

Internet:www.incredibleindia.orgwww.thedelhicity.com

Newspapers:The Times of IndiaHindustan Times

Emergency numbers:Police: 100Fire: 101Ambulance: 102

Tourist information:Address: India Tourism Delhi, 88JanpathTel: +91 (11)2332 0008

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NEW DELHIDelhi is a thoroughly inscrutable onion of a city, every layeryou peel off reveals a still deeper layer of history. Rebuilteight times by its many conquerors, it has been the seat ofthe Hindu, Muslim and British Empires. They all have lefttheir mark in the architecture, customs, food and people ofthis relentless city now undergoing a new transformation asthe capital of modern India.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

The area of plain to the west of theYamuna River, where Delhi lies today, hasbeen a centre of civilization for millennia.Indraprastha, the city of the Pandavas, ismentioned in the 3,000-year-oldMahabharata Hindu text, a city sited wherethe Old Fort now stands. Delhi is a city ofmetamorphosis, in terms of physicalbuildings and people and culture, from theearly Hindu rulers to the arrival of Islam.There was a succession of Islamicdynasties, reaching their zenith with thearchitectural wonders of the Mughals, andin particular Shah Jahan, builder of the RedFort and Jama Masjid. His city,Shahjahanabad, is today’s Old Delhi withits tangled, intoxicating streets andbazaars.

All this contrasts with the imperial projectof the last rulers of India, the British, whoin 1911 decided to build their own imperialcapital to the south of Old Delhi. The broadboulevards and geometric order of NewDelhi gives the capital its other distincthalf. Designed by Lutyens, the Europeanclassical grandeur now has a distinctlyIndian flavour, and much of New Delhi isfast acquiring the shiny glass-and-steellook of the modern Asian metropolises. Itspeople, increasingly cosmopolitan, stillhave a deep reverence for their past; andyou will find all the races, faiths andcustoms of every region of India alongsideeach other on the streets of Delhi.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

The Red Fort (lal Quila)This pinnacle of Delhi’s Mughal architecturestands near the Yamuna River in Old Delhi,its sandstone walls glowing red in the sun.This centre of pre-British Islamic India stillexudes the power and majesty of thosetimes.

Address: eastern end of Chandni Chowk, Old DelhiOpening hours: sunrise to sunset daily, (closed Monday)Tickets: Indians Rs11, foreigners Rs110

Qutb MinarThe huge tapering tower of Qutb Minar tothe south of New Delhi is a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site and one of the finestexamples of the Afghan architecture thatsprang up in Islamic India from 1193 andrising to 73 metres high.

Address: Mehrauli, southern DelhiOpening hours: 07.30-17.30 daily (closed Monday)Tickets: Indians Rs10, foreigners Rs250

Jama MasjidBuilt by the Islamic ruler Shah Jahan tocomplement his new Red Fort nearby, andcompleted in 1658, the Jama Masjid is thelargest mosque in India, with an awesomeopen courtyard with room for 25,000, avast dome and two minarets.

Address: eastern end of Chawri Bazaar, Old DelhiOpening hours: Non-Muslims: 08.30-12.30 & 13.45-30minbefore sunset daily (closed Friday 12.00-14.00)Tickets: free

The National MuseumSituated in the heart of New Delhi, thismuseum holds exhibits from throughout

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Indian history, including relics of the IndusValley civilisation, sculptures from theMauryan civilisation, South IndianVijayanagar artifacts and a Buddhistgallery.

Address: Janpath, New DelhiOpening hours: 10.00-17.00 daily (closed Monday)Phone: +91 (11)2301 9272Tickets: Indians Rs10, foreigners Rs300Internet: www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in

Humayun’s TombThis incredible UNESCO-listed tomb, builtby Haji Begum, wife of the second Mughalemperor Humayun, is an early example ofthe exquisite Islamic style that reached itsculmination in the most famous tomb onearth, the Taj Mahal.

Address: Mathura Road, New DelhiOpening hours: sunrise to sunset dailyTickets: Indians Rs10, foreigners Rs250

Chandni ChowkThis is the main artery of Old Delhi,running from the Fatehpuri Masjid(mosque) in the west to the Red Fort in theeast. This is the most crowded, colourfuland cacophonous bazaar in the whole ofDelhi; a wonder to delve into by rickshaw.

Address: Old DelhiOpening hours: Shops open either 10.00-19.00 or 12.00-21.00daily (closed Sunday)

Old Fort (purana Qila)This massive fortress with three gatewaysstands on the site of the ancient city ofIndraprastha, mentioned in theMahabharata Hindu text, and is the oldestpart of Delhi. The fort was completed bythe ruler Sher Shah in the mid-16thcentury.

Address: Mathura Road, New DelhiOpening hours: sunrise to sunset dailyTickets: Indians Rs5, foreigners Rs100

Connaught PlaceThis is the epicentre of the vision drawn upby Lutyens when the British decided tobuild a new imperial capital at Delhi in

1911. The colonnaded double circle ofConnaught Place has a classical Europeanair, with seven streets radiating off it.

EATING #EATING#

Indian cuisine is justifiably famousthroughout the world. With its use ofspices it conjures up the most subtle andexplosive tastes. Delhi is a feast for foodlovers, bringing together not just the bestin North Indian cuisine, but also offeringexcellent regional styles, Far Easterncuisines and contemporary fusions.

Masala ArtA slick and polished contemporary Asianexperience with a choice of a la carte andtaster menus, open kitchen and friendlystaff.

Address: Taj Palace Hotel, 2 Sardar Patel MargPhone: +91 (11)2611 0202Internet: www.tajhotels.com

BukharaSpecialising in Northwest Frontier andMughal cuisine, the menu is meatdominated. This popular place fills up so itis worth booking ahead.

Address: ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel MargPhone: +91 (11)2611 2233Internet: www.starwoodhotels.com

TaipanThis is one of the best restaurants in Delhi.Taipan offers cuisine from all the Provincesof China and a panoramic view of the city.The restaurant also offers a special dim



sum menu.

Address: The Oberoi, Dr. Zakir Hussain RoadPhone: +91 (11)2436 3030Internet: www.oberoidelhi.com

United Coffee HouseIn the heart of Connaught Place, thisrestaurant has the air of the Raj-era aboutit, with attentive service and a great menu.Try the kadai paneer.

Address: 15 E-Block, Connaught PlacePhone: +91 (11)2332 2075

Punjabi By NatureThis restaurant is popular with Sikhfamilies and offers a great selection oftraditional Punjabi dishes from an openkitchen.

Address: 11 Basant Lok, Vasant ViharPhone: +91 (11)4151 6666Internet: www.punjabibynature.in

SwagathThis is the option for seafood lovers, whocan sample the finest South Indian cookingwith fresh seafood flown in daily.

Address: 14 Defence Colony MarketPhone: +91 (11)2433 7538Internet: www.swagath.in

Karim’sA Delhi institution founded in 1913, thissimple restaurant in the shadows of theJama Masjid serves excellent Mughalcuisine.

Address: 16 Jama MasjidPhone: +91 (11)2326 4981Internet: www.karimhoteldelhi.com

Chor BizarreThis is a Kashmiri restaurant in thebustling heart of Old Delhi, with a clevername, funky interior and the milder cuisineof the Kashmir.

Address: Hotel Broadway, 4/15A Asaf Ali RoadPhone: +91 (11)4336 3600Internet: www.chorbizarrerestaurant.com

CAFÉS #CAFES#

BaristaThis popular, comfortable coffee housechain offers modern Western fare frommuffins to lattes.

Address: 16 N-Block, Connaught PlacePhone: +91 (11)2335 6076Internet: www.barista.co.in

Basil & ThymeVery stylish lunchtime restaurant and cafépopular with Delhi’s elite, serving highlyeclectic international cuisine. No alcohol.

Address: Santushti Shopping ComplexPhone: +91 (11)2467 3322

Café TurtleRelaxing café above a bookshop popularwith expats; serving teas, cakes and lightlunches.

Address: The Full Circle Bookshop, 5B Khan MarketPhone: +91 (11)2465 5641

Big ChillTrendy lunchtime eatery serving an arrayof tasty pastas, salads and puddings butno alcohol.

Address: F-38 East of KailashPhone: +91 (11)2648 1020

Cafe Coffee DayThe most all-pervasive coffee shop chain inIndia, you will find outlets across thecapital.

Address: N-11, Connaught Place (and elsewhere, see website)Internet: www.cafecoffeeday.com



BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

Alcohol is not deeply engrained in Indianculture, though New Delhi’s bar culture isfast becoming world-renowned. The bestbars are found in the more upmarkethotels, with ordinary drinking holes stillvery much all-male affairs.

This city of almost 13 million people offersworld class nightlife, often increasinglyglitzy and expensive. There are plenty ofplaces to rub shoulders with the rich andbeautiful in New Delhi’s hotel clubs andbars, and if you are after something moretraditional, you can also find some of thebest in Indian music and dance.

ShalomA trendy New Delhi wine bar that stylesitself as a ‘Med lounge bar’ – big comfysofas, Mediterranean cuisines and funkyvisuals.

Address: N-18, N-Block Market, Greater Kailash Part 1Phone: +91 (11)4163 2280Internet: www.shalomdelhi.com

Dv8A relaxed but stylish lounge bar with along, three-hour ‘happy hour’, some livemusic and food upstairs.

Address: 13 Regal Building, Connaught PlacePhone: +91 (11)2336 3358

Lounge and BarA trendy hotel bar that tends to be arelaxed place to have a cocktail, thoughthere is a dance floor.

Address: InterContinental Nehru Place Hotel, Nehru PlacePhone: +91 (11)4622 3344Internet: www.ichotelsgroup.com

Dances Of IndiaNightly performances of traditional Indiandancing from across the nation.

Address: Hotel Star Paradise, 4582 Main Bazar, Pahar GanjPhone: +91 (11)2358 5357Internet: www.indianfolkdances.com

Urban PindA modern, glassy bar where you will hearthe latest big-name DJs surrounded byerotic sculptures.

Address: 4 North Block Market, Greater Kailash Part 1Phone: +91 (11)3951 5656Internet: www.urbanpind.com

ElevateThis techno dance club in the trendysuburb of Noida is a current favourite withthe young and beautiful.

Address: Centerstage Mall, Sector 18, NoidaInternet: www.elevateindia.com

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Delhi is a shopper’s paradise with justabout anything you can think of availablesomewhere at some price. One thing thatoften intimidates visitors from abroad isthe art of haggling, though with a few dayspractice, it can become an integral part ofthe shopping experience and puts the huntfor a bargain in your own hands.

Delhi is split into two very different cities.In the north is the tangled, chaotic andintoxicating streets of Old Delhi with the



manic Chandni Chowk thoroughfare sellingeverything under the sun, the colourfulspice market on Khari Baoli and thejewellery quarter of Dariba Kalan. Alsorecommended is a stroll down ChawriBazaar – the wholesale paper market.

To the south are the wide, planned streetsof Lutyens’ New Delhi, built by

the British to be airy and European incharacter. Though distinctly Asian today,they are home to the new Asia; with theshopping centres such as SantushtiShopping Complex, M-Block & N-BlockMarket, Khan Market and Sunder NagarMarket offering the consumer the latestmodern technology and gadgetry, designerclothes, interior décor, books and textiles.The area around Connaught Place has anumber of state-run emporiums where youcan buy Indian handicrafts at fixed prices.The Central Cottage Industries Emporiumon Janpath has six floors of merchandise,whilst the regional State Emporiums onBaba Kharak Singh Marg focus on the artsfrom their particular region. Thethoroughfare of Janpath, running southfrom Connaught Place, is also a top spotfor textile shopping.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

EXCLUSIVEOberoiSituated on the fringes of the Delhi GolfClub, the Oberoi Hotel Chain is worldfamous for its stylish elegance and

up-to-the-minute luxury.

Address: Dr. Zakir Hussain MargPhone: +91 (11)2436 3030Internet: www.oberoidelhi.com

ImperialA taste of classic, Raj-era New Delhi can befound at this Blomfield-designed 1930shotel with stunning interiors andstar-studded guest list.

Address: JanpathPhone: +91 (11)2334 1234Internet: www.theimperialindia.com

GOOD VALUEYatri HouseThis clean, quiet guesthouse is set backdown a little lane 15 minutes walk fromConnaught Place, with a relaxing courtyardand garden.

Address: 3/4 Panchkuian MargPhone: +91 (11)2362 5563Internet: www.yatrihouse.com

Master GuesthouseThis very pleasant family run guesthousehas individually designed rooms and aquiet rooftop terrace in a quiet area of NewDelhi.

Address: R-500, New Rajinder NagarPhone: +91 (11)2874 1089Internet: www.master-guesthouse.com

BASICHotel AjantaThis is a very good, clean budget optionjust opposite the New Delhi RailwayStation and a few minutes from ConnaughtPlace.

Address: 36 Arakashan Road, Ram NagarPhone: +91 (11)2956 2097Internet: www.hotelajanta.com

Anoop Guest HouseIn the heart of the Main Bazaar inPaharganj, this guesthouse has reasonablerooms close to Connaught Place.



Address: 1566 Main Bazaar, PaharganjPhone: +91 (11)4154 1390Internet: www.anupamhoteliersltd.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportIndira Gandhi International Airport is amajor hub for domestic and internationalair travel. The domestic terminals (1A and1B) are 15km from the city centre and theinternational terminal is a further 8km out.A free shuttle bus service operatesbetween the terminals. All internationalvisitors must have a valid visa for entry.

Taxis, buses and rickshaws are available atthe airport to take you into the city. Buseshave a fixed-price (Rs50) though may beuncomfortable. The best option is to booka taxi through your hotel prior to arrival, oralternatively there is a Pre-Paid Taxi Boothin the Arrivals Hall, which will arrange afixed-price taxi ride.

Internet: www.delhiairport.com

Public transportThe local transport system in Delhi hasbeen transformed in the last year by theopening of the Delhi Metro. This brand newrail network has lines running north tosouth and east to west, crossing atConnaught Place. It is by far the easiestway to get around this traffic-choked city,with Tourist Cards offering unlimited travelfor one day (Rs70) or three days (Rs200).

Delhi also has five network railway stationsto destinations around the country, the

main one being New Delhi Station, achaotic place with an international travelbureau on the first floor. Delhi Inter StateBus Terminal is the main bus station, tothe north of Old Delhi train station.

Metro: www.delhimetrorail.com

Buses: www.dtc.nic.in

Trains: www.indianrail.gov.in.

TaxiIt is easy to hail a taxi or rickshaw on thestreet, especially in the city centre or atthe airport and train stations. To avoid thehassle of haggling for a price try the DelhiTraffic Police Pre-Paid Taxi Booth at theairport or book taxis through your hotel.For short journeys around the city,auto-rickshaws are fast, convenient andinexpensive; while the cycle rickshaws arefar more atmospheric and peaceful.

MailStamps can be purchased from postoffices, newsagents and some travelstores. Local post offices are generallyopen Monday to Friday, 10.00-17.00; andSaturday, 10.00-12.00; with the largeGeneral Post Offices opening longer,Monday to Friday, 09.30-18.00; andSaturday, 09.30-13.00.

PharmacyYou will find pharmacies in most shoppingcentres.

In the central Connaught Place area, tryApollo Pharmacy, G-8 Connaught Place tel:+91 (11)4151 6149 or visitwww.apollopharmacy.com.

Further south in New Delhi try MaxMedcentre, N-110, Panchsheel Park tel:+91 (11)2649 9870 or visitwww.maxindia.com.

For urgent medical information call AllIndia Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)



Tourist Helpline tel: +91 (11)2336 5358.In an emergency, dial the emergencynumber 102.

DentistFor dental treatment near Paharganj in thecentral west of the city try Vohra DentalClinic, 9A/24, WEA, Karol Bagh tel: +91(11)4250 2228.

In the south of the city try Dr Kathuria’sDental Clinic, E-143, East of Kailash tel:+91 (11)2628 0284.

In an emergency, dial the emergencynumber 102.

TelephoneCountry code: +91

Area code: 011

Electricity230-240 volts, 50 Hz AC

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