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PROJECT REPORT

ROLE OF STATE GOVT IN DEVELOPING

DELHI TOURISM

SUBMITTED TO: NCHMCT, NOIDA CENTER: IHM GWALIOR

SUPERVISIOR: RESEARCHER:

MR. J.S.MATHEW SHIVDUTT SHARMAYEAR: 3RD YR.

GROUP: D

ROLL NO.:101858

BATCH: 2010-2013


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Project entitled ROLE OF STATE GOVT. IN DEVELOPING

DELHI TOURISM Prepared by me has been possible owing to therelevant data and information collected from different sources like website,

Newspaper and through personal investigation.

Finally, I express my gratitude toward my loving parents,

from whom I have received encouragement and support from time to time

in completing this project report in time.

SHIVDUTT SHARMA


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CONTENTS

CHAPTER PARTICULARS

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES

CHAPTER II

LITERATURE REVIEW

CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

LIMITATION OF STUDY

CHAPTER IV

RESULTS & DISCUSSION

CHAPTER V

DATA ANALYSES

CHAPTER VI

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY


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ANNEXURE / SAMPLE QUESTION

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES


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INTRODUCTION

Tourism has emerged as an instrument for employment generation,

Poverty alleviation and Sustainable human development. Tourism

promotes international understanding and gives support to local handicrafts

and cultural activities. It is an important segment of the countrys

economy, especially in terms of its contribution towards foreign exchange

earnings, generation of additional income and creation of employment

opportunities. The Foreign Exchange earnings from tourism during the

year 2007 were estimated at about Rs. 64,705 crores with an estimated

direct employment of about 70 million,which is about 15.3% of total

labour force of the country. Tourism is the third largest Foreign Exchange

earner for India. The international tourist traffic in the country is estimated

to be 8.89 million during the year 2007. However, according to the World
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Tourism Organisation(WTO), Indias share in world tourist arrivals is only

2.38% accounting for 4.6% of the world tourist reseipts. This indicates that

much of the tourist potential is yet to be tapped. With rapid advances in

Science & Technology, tourism has acquired the status of an industry in all

industrialised countries. The high influx of foreign tourist traffic has

accelerated demand for certain economic production and distribution

activities.

Tourism has emerged as an industry next in importance only to

Information Technology industry in the Services sector. By 2015, thecontribution of Tourism to the world economy will be doubled. The

economic liberalisation in India and consequent foreign investment

opportunities, development of tourist facilities including expansion in air-

line services,etc. provide an impetus for a spurt in tourist arrivals as in

South.

Domestic tourism plays a vital role in achieving the national objectives of

promoting social and cultural cohesion and national integration. Its

contribution to generation of employment is very high. With the increase

in income levels and of a powerful middle class, the potential for a

domestic tourism has grown substantially during the last few years.

Delhi has got all that is required for promotion of Tourism. It is a city of

Historic Importance, of heritage and ancient monuments spread all over

Delhi, the most important among them are Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama

Masjid, Hazarath Nijammudin Dargah, Luxmi Narain Temple, Lotus

Temple & pilgrimage centres etc. It was the capital of Independent India.


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Delhi is also one of the largest trading centres and perhaps the commercial

capital of North India. All these factors make Delhi as an excellent tourist

place and attract tourists from home and abroad.

OBJECTIVES

To study Delhi as a tourist attraction in India.

To study tourist places in Delhi.

To study different events organised for developing Delhi as a tourist

place.

To study different aspects of tourism being promoted by Delhi govt.


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CHAPTER II

LITERATURE REVIEW


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LITERATURE REVIEW

The Indian capital city of Delhi has a long history, including a history as

the capital of several empires. The earliest architectural relics date back to

the Maurya Period (c. 300 BC); since then, the site has seen continuous

settlement. In 1966, an inscription of the Mauryan EmperorAshoka (273-

236 BC) was discovered near Srinivaspur. Two sandstone pillars inscribed

with the edicts of Ashoka were brought to by Firuz Shah Tughluq in the

14th century. The famous Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar was

commissioned by the emperorKumara Gupta I of the Gupta dynasty (320-

540) and transplanted to Delhi during the 10th century. Eight major citieshave been situated in the Delhi area. The first five cities were in the

southern part of present-day Delhi.

Though settlements have been dated to have been taking place in Delhi for

millennia, there is no record to stand by that claim. Delhi is generally

considered a close to 5000-year old city, as per Ancient Indian text The

Mahabharata, since the first ever mention of the city is found in this

religious scripture. Therefore, except the scripture, archaeological

evidences to book the city's Ancient history are as good as nought. As a

result, Delhi's Ancient history finds no records and this period may be

regarded as the lost period of its history. Extensive coverage of Delhi's
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history begins with the onset of the Delhi Sultanate in the 12th century.

Since then, Delhi had been the seat of Islamic and British rulers until

India's independence in 1947.

The core of Delhi's tangible heritage is Islamic, spanning over seven

centuries of Islamic rule over the city, with some British-styled

architectures and zones in Lutyens' Delhi dating to the British rule in India.

Whatever records exist of Delhi- in the form of scriptures or archaeological

evidences, they crown Delhi as the Capital city of some empire or the other

all through, with minor random breaks in between, making Delhi one of

the longest serving Capitals and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the

world. It is considered to be a city built, destroyed and rebuilt several

times, as outsiders who successfully invaded the Indian Subcontinent

would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to

conquer and stay would be so impressed by the city's strategic location as

to make it their capital and rebuild it in their own way.

An Early Attestation of the Toponym hill, by Richard J. Cohen,

Journal of the American Oriental Society, 1989, p. 513-519
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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

LIMITATION OF STUDY


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METHODOLOGY

{Explanatory}

PRIMARY DATA : Questionnaire,Research,

Survey Method,

Interview.

SECONDARY DATA : Internet,

Relevant Magazines,

Relevant Books,

Journals,

Newspapers,

Periodicals.


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LIMITATIONS

Difficulties in collecting of first hand data.

Its difficult to access the supervisory data.

Constraints of time.

Financial problem.

Lack of co-operation between the researcher and the data giver.


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CHAPTER IV

THEOROTICAL

FRAMEWORK


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DELHI HISTORY

Delhi is a city of contrast One of the oldest cities in the world and now one of the most

progressive, she combines a unique between the ancient and the modern side by side.

Delhi is India's show window. A truly cosmopolitan city it has brought within its fold

people of all ethnic groups and their traditions and culture, reflected in a variety of arts,

crafts, cuisines, festivals and lifestyles. Delhi is pulsating with music concerts, dance

festivals, theatre performances and art exhibitions.

Modern India's history is synonymous with Delhi. It was from the ramparts of its Red

Fort that India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the National

flag on August 15,1947, signifying the end of the three hundred years long British rule


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DELHI AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION IN INDIA

New Delhi, the capital of India and one of the metropolitan cities of India, has always

been the main tourist attraction of India. Tourism in Delhi has grown in the

past few years with tourists from all parts of world visiting the city.

Tourism in Delhi is one of the main attractions of Delhi where the

government has special ministry to kook into the well being of the tourists

visiting the historic city.

For tourists visiting the city, there are guides, tours and travel operators in

Delhi who provide "tourism", "travel to Delhi", "guide to Delhi" services.

You can avail these services online with ease and book you travel prior to

traveling to India. There are car rental services in Delhi where you can hire

cars of your choice for use during your stay in Delhi. Car rentals are

available in Delhi at the airport itself. You can hire the service then and

there. The rates and car rentals will depend on the type of cars you prefer.

Car Rentals are also available in the hotels and tour operators will arrange

everything for you.

Delhi matches the world's top cities in terms of

infrastructure, tourism, strategic location and
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economy. One of the main specialties of Delhi lies in its historic

importance and the long cherished heritage. The temple, the mosques and

the remains of the Mughal period depicts the great history of Delhi. The

city has rich culture and tradition with people from all religions living in

peace and harmony.

Tourism in Delhi has always been among the lists of tours and travel

packages of different countries. Tourism in Delhi has taken the shape of an

industry which is growing like never before. Travel and tourism in Delhi

coupled with the cultural heritage make Delhi the best place to visit.

For tourists visiting Delhi, there are a number of attractions to look for.

Historical monuments, Museums

and temples are some of the

sightseeing places in Delhi. Lal Quila (Red Fort), Humayun's Tomb, Qutab

Minarand Jama Masjid are among the most popularmonuments in Delhi.

The first reaction many people tend to have on their arrival in Delhi is

surprise at the number of people. Yes, Delhi is a crowded city. And you

realize that no sooner than you land at the airport and drive through to your

hotel. However, after a while, the number of people on the streets, the

malls, the shops, the sights ceases to overwhelm. However, what you

must know is that if you are in a crowded place, you cannot let your guard

down. If walking down the streets, ensure that your belongings are not

within easy reach of pickpockets or purse snatchers.
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The second aspect of the city a first-timer must be wary of is touts. They

swarm the airport, railway stations as well as other areas where tourists

gather. Simply ignore any one offering special services/rates/information

etc. and stick to the designated, authorized service providers if you do not

want to be taken for a ride.

About the transport. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are metered but sometimes,

the drivers will try to negotiate a non-meter, flat rate. You have the right to

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TOURIST PLACES IN DELHI.

Delhi, the capital of India, has a rich history. The city is dotted with

spellbinding mosques, forts, and monuments left over from the Mughal

rulers that once occupied the city. The contrast between rambling Old

Delhi and well planned New Delhi is immense, and it's interesting to spend

time exploring both. If you feel in need of some relaxation, just head to

one of Delhi's flourishing landscaped gardens.

1. Red Fort

Delhi's most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful

reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch

for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out

invaders. However, they failed to stop the fort being captured by the Sikhs

and the British. To take your imagination back to the ancient era, a one

hour sound and light show of the fort's history is held each evening. Location: Opposite Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.

Entry Cost: $5 or 250 rupees. Free for children under 15 years.

Opening Hours: Sunrise until sunset. Closed Mondays.
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Sound & Light Show: In English at 7.30 p.m from November to

January, 8.30 p.m. from January to April and September to October,

and 9 p.m. from May to August.

2. Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and is the

largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000

devotees. The mosque took 13 years to build, and was completed in 1650.

A strenuous climb to the top of its southern tower will reward you with a

stunning view across the rooftops of Delhi. Be sure to dress appropriately

when visiting the mosque or you won't be allowed in. This means covering

your head, legs and shoulders. Attire is available there.

Location: Opposite Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. Near the Red Fort. Entry Cost: Free, but a camera fee applies.

Opening Hours: Daily, except when prayers are being held from

12.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. It closes just before sunset.

3. Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk, the main street of old Delhi, is a shocking contrast to the

wide, orderly streets of New Delhi. Cars, cycle rickshaws, hand-pulled
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carts, pedestrians, and animals all compete for space. It's chaotic,

crumbling and congested, but completely captivating as well. As one of the

oldest and busiest markets in India, its narrow winding lanes are full of

inexpensive jewelry, fabrics, and electronics. For the more adventurous,

Chandni Chowk is an excellent place to come to sample some ofDelhi's

street food. The renowned Karim Hotel, a Delhi dining institution, is also

located there.

Location: Old Delhi, near the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

4. Humayun's Tomb

If you think Humayun's Tomb looks a bit like the Taj Mahal in Agra, that's

because it was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal's creation. The tomb was

built in 1570, and houses the body of the second Mughal emperor,Humayun. It was the first of this type of Mughal architecture to be built in

India, and the Mughal rulers followed it up with an extensive period of

construction all over the country. The tomb is part of a greater complex

that's set amongst beautiful gardens.

Location: Nizamuddin East, New Delhi. Near the Nizamuddin train

station, off Mathura Road.


Opening Hours: Sunrise until sunset, daily. It's best viewed in the

golden light of the late afternoon.
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5. Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens provides a serene retreat from city life, and is the place to

come if you're feeling tired and worn out. The vast Gardens were built by

the British in 1936 around the tombs of 15th and 16th century rulers.

Joggers, yoga practitioners, and young couples all enjoy this park.

Location: Lodi Road, not far from Humayun's Tomb.

Entry Cost: Free.

Opening Hours: Daily, but Sundays are particularly busy.

6. Qutab Minar

Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, is an incredible

example of early IndoIslamic architecture. It was built in 1206, but the

reason remains a mystery. Some believe that it was made to signify victory

and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it was used to

call the faithful to prayer. The tower has five distinct stories, and is

covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Quran. There are

also a number of other historic monuments on the site.

Visit the India Travel Forum for an interesting set ofphotos of Qutab

Minar, posted by one of the members.
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Location: Mehrauli, south New Delhi.


Opening Hours: Sunrise until sunset, daily.

7. Gandhi Smriti

A visit to Gandhi Smriti will show you the exact spot where Mahatma

Gandhi, affectionately referred to as the Father of the Nation, was

assassinated on January 30, 1948. He lived in the house for 144 days up

until the time of his death. The room that he slept in, kept exactly how he

left it, and the prayer ground where he held a mass congregation every

evening are both open to the public. Plenty of photos, sculptures, paintings,

and inscriptions are also on display.

Location: 5 Tees January Marg, central New Delhi.

Entry Cost: Free.

Opening Hours: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.

8. India Gate

The towering archway of India Gate at the center of New Delhi is a war

memorial, built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives

fighting for the British Army in World War I. At night it glows warmly

under floodlights, and the gardens that line its boulevard are a popular

place to enjoy a warm summer's evening.
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Location: Rajpath, near Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Entry Cost: Free.

Opening Hours: Always open.

9. Garden of Five Senses

The Garden of Five Senses is another peaceful place to come to escape the

hustle and bustle of the city. However, it's no ordinary garden. As its name

suggests, the Garden of Five Senses has been specifically designed to

awaken all five senses. The sprawling 20 acre site beckons with a vibrant

display of thoughtfully landscaped plants and flowers, waterfalls, rocks,

quirky sculptures, murals, ceramic bells, and spiral walkways. The

amphitheater often has live music. There are also restaurants and bars(check out the groovy Zoo at night) to relax in.

Location: Said-ul-ajab village, M.B. Road, close to the Mehrauli

heritage area in New Delhi. Near Saket.

Entry Cost: Free.

Opening Hours: Daily from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

10. Bahai (Lotus) Temple
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The Bahai Temple is commonly referred to as the Lotus Temple, as it's

shaped like a lotus flower. It's particularly pretty at night, when it's

attractively lit up. Made out of white marble, the temple belongs to the

Bahai Faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions.

Everybody is welcome to worship there. The tranquil gardens and ponds

surrounding the temple are also a great place for a relaxing picnic.

Location: Near Nehru Place, south New Delhi.

Entry Cost: Free.

Opening Hours: Daily, from 9.00 a.m. until sunset.

MUSEUM

Air Force Museum

The only one of its kind in India, The Air Force Museum at Palam houses the

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about 20 of them on display at any given time. The Air Force Museum also holds the

IAF Historic Flight, which maintains the only flyable examples of the Tigermoth,

Spitfire, Vampire and Ajeet aircraft in India. The museum also has a photograph

gallery, along with artefacts and mementos. Of interest to the visitor would be the war

trophies section, which includes the Japanese Okha, captured tanks, vehicles and

wreckages of shot down aircraft out of the conflicts the Indian Air Force has

participated in since independence.

Situated on the outer suburbs of New Delhi, the museum is quite a distance by road

from the centre of the city. But a visit to it is well worth the effort.

The IAF Museum offers an insight not only into the history of the Indian Air Force but

also provides a complete picture of military aviation in India starting from the initial

days when Indian aviators flew for the Royal Flying Corps during the World War I,

right up to the days of the Kargil operations. The visitor is regaled with pictures,

mementoes, souvenirs, models, and actual aircraft.

Crafts Museum

The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, has galleries displaying India's rich

tradition of handicrafts. An added attraction is the presence of crafts persons, who are

brought here from different parts of the country to demonstrate their skills. The

museum boasts of having the most rare and exquisite pieces of art and craft that are

selectively collected from all over the country.

Red Fort Archaeological Museum

The Red Fort Archaeological Museum is situated in Mumtaz Mahal, Red Fort

and comprises of a collection of rare artefacts from the Mughal period.

A section of the museum is dedicated to Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mugal emperor of

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pearls and a silver hookah are on display. Check out the amazingly crafted swords,

hookahs and chessboards, embroidered textiles and decorative blue tiles.

Visitors Checklist

Location : Red Fort, Old Delhi

Telephone : 3267961 / 3273703

Dedicated to : Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar

Open : 10 am to 5 pm

The museum is closed on Friday

Swatantra Sanghralaya Museum

Devoted to India's freedom struggle, this museum has life-size plaster casts of

famous freedom fighters. Worth seeing is a well preserved copy of the Delhi Gazetteer

of 1846-47.

Visitor's Checklist

Location : Red Fort, Old Delhi

Telephone : 3267961 / 3273703

Open :10 am to 5 pm

The museum is closed on Friday

National Philatelic Museum

Across the road from Patel Chowk, near Connaught Place, is Dak Bhawan,

which has a post office with an outlet for philatelists interested in Indian stamps. Its

main attractions are rare stamps from pre and post-independence eras.

The building also houses the National Philatelic Museum, which has an extensive

stamp collection including the first stamp issued in India by the Sindh Dak (1854) and

stamps issued before Independence by the rulers of the princely states.

Visitors Checklist


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Location : Dak Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg

Telephone : 3710154

Open : 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 to 4.30 pm.

Passes available from Head Post Office

Closed on Saturday and Sunday and gazetted holidays

National Rail Museum

The Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. There are models of train

engines and coaches and it is a train lovers delight. Its pride is a model of India's very

first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. The

locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there is an indoor museum as

well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of railways in India.

The museum is spread over an area of 10 acres and its most popular attraction is the

Collection of Locomotives and Carriages. The fine outdoor museum has on view a

range of locomotives and carriages ranging over the 150 years of the railways in India.

A toy train takes children around the museum.

The vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the world, which is still working;the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales Saloon (1875), Maharaja of

Mysore's Saloon (1899) and Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are

definitely worth a look for the elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one

has to buy a ticket.

Visitors Checklist

Location : Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri

Telephone : 6880804

Open : 9.30 am to 7.00 pm (Jan. to Sep.), 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (Oct. to Dec.)

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PARKS AND GARDENS

Elaborate gardens became part of the lifestyle of Delhi when the Mughals came

to rule here. Present-day Delhi has carried forward this tradition - this is a city of parks

and gardens. Some of these are as old as the kings who created them, meticulously

looked after even now, others are newer; and spots of green at roundabouts and

residential areas have lives of their own. Some parks are also historical treasures -

housing tombs of the city's past rulers. There are others that are a favourite with

strollers, or those that are special for reasons all their own - such as the Mughal Garden


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in Rashtrapati Bhawan, open only for a month in Spring when a riot of colour takes

over its well-defined lines.

National Zoological Park

The Delhi Zoo is located near the Purana Quila on the Delhi-Mathura Road. The

zoo has many animals, including the rare and exotic white tiger. This place is

particularly popular with children.

A Bliss of Natural Wilderness

The Delhi Zoo, close to Purana Quila, near ITO, was established in 1959 and is spread

over an area of 214 acres. It is regarded as one of the finest zoos in Asia and effortshave been made to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds. There are

more than 2,000 animal and bird species from places like Africa, America, Australia

and Asia. The greenery around the zoo makes it an ideal picnic spot, especially in

winters.

Shalimar Garden

A narrow road branching off west from the Delhi-Karnal road about 10-km

from Delhi, just beyond Badli Sarai, leads to the village that has the Shalimar Garden,

where Aurangzeb crowned himself on 31st July, 1658.

Originally, it consisted of an enclosure with a palace in the centre, called Sheesh-

Mahal, now surviving in parts with patches of painting. There were also some other

buildings, but they have all disappeared.

Originally, the garden was known as 'Aizzabad-Bagh'. It was perhaps built by Shah

Jahan and named after his mistress Aizzu'n-Nisa Begam. Aurangzeb used it as his

country-house.

It has also been recorded by European travellers Bernier and Cotrou that Sir David

Ochterlony, a British resident of Delhi, used Shalimar Bagh as his summer retreat.


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Visitors Checklist

Location : Near Badli Sarai, New Delhi

Originally Known As : Aizzabad-Bagh

Built : over 6 hectares

Gardens of Shahjehanabad

In Mughal times, the northern part of Delhi was a vast expanse of greenery,

with a number of beautiful orchards and gardens, before it merged with the agricultural

belt. These were the favourite summer escapes of the emperor and his nobles as well as

commoners.

The ladies of the court would gather here in all their finery, to celebrate the many

festivals through the year such as Raksha Bandhan, Basant Panchami and Teej. While

celebrating seasonal festivals, these gardens would become their exclusive domain,

with swings all over and the sound of their songs filtering out to the streets of the town.

Begum Ka Bagh

In 1650, Shahjehan's lovely daughter, Jahanara laid out this lovely garden in the very

heart of the walled city. It comprises water pools, aqueducts and fountains. 'Chattries' or

covered canopies were built at vital places to provide shady resting-places. There are

flowering bushes and fruit trees all around. The grounds are watered by Ali Mardan's

famous canal.

The later Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II gifted a portion of this garden to his mother,

Begum Sumro, who built a palace here. This building is now known as Bhaghirath

Palace and contains a complete market inside it.

Roshanara Gardens

The younger sister of Jahanara built this garden, which was also named after her. A

raised canal passed through it, lined on both sides by flowering plants. The garden was


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dark and mysterious and the princess was so much in love with it that after her death

she was buried inside it, in a raised pavilion built with white marble. The British

expressed a preference for this garden too and built an elite club in the middle of it,

which to this date is known as the Roshanara Club.

Tees Hazari

Located just outside Kashmiri Gate, Tees Hazari is counted among one of the many

gardens that were built by Shahjehan. It was built in traditional style with neem trees all

around. Shahjehan gifted this garden to his favourite daughter Jahanara. In the later

years, Aurangzeb too gave it to his daughter Zeb-un-nisa as her 'jagir'. This garden was

badly ravaged by the British before and after the mutiny of 1857. Today, it is the site of

Delhi's Session Court.

Qudsia Garden

Qudsia Garden till this date is known as one of the largest and spacious gardens outside

Kashmiri Gate. In its heyday, it would be a feast for the eyes, with flowers blooming in

full glory and the air scented with their heady perfume. A portion of the garden was set

aside for roses, and in another part was a large orchard.

TEMPLE

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

This enchanting temple is located west of Connaught Place and was built by

Raja Baldev Das in 1938. The temple is dedicated to goddess Lakshmi of prosperity

and good fortune and is commonly known as the Birla Mandir.

The temple is modern both in concept and construction and attracts several devotees

and international tourists. The walls of the temple are decorated with various Hindu

symbols and quotes from the Gita and the Upanishads.


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Architecture

Built in Orissan style, the highest tower in the temple reaches a height of 165 ft, while

the ancillary towers reach 116 ft. The Geeta Bhavan is adorned with beautiful paintings

depicting scenes from Indian mythology. The walls and the upper gallery of the entire

complex are full of paintings carried out by artists from Jaipur in Rajasthan. The faade

is done in white marble and red sandstone typical of Delhi's Mughal architecture. The

interior court is overlooked by two-storey verandahs on three sides.

For many foreign tourists, this is the place in India where they are confronted with the

sight of multiple 'swastikas'. The original meaning of the sign, an ancient Aryan symbol

for perfection, is explained on one wall.

The festival of 'Janmashtami' is celebrated with much fanfare and goodwill.

Location : West of Connaught Place, Mandir Marg, central Delhi

Built in : 1933-1939 and is known as Birla Mandir

Presiding Deity : Lakshmi-Narayan

Sai Baba Mandir

Located on Lodhi Road in south Delhi, the temple dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba is a

place that throngs with crowds of devotees at all times. Sai Baba was a mystic who

lived in the early 20th century in the small town of Shirdi in western India. He is

believed to have performed numerous miracles to convince people that God exists -

healing people's diseases, and providing moral and material comfort to his devotees. Sai

Baba spoke for harmony in all communities. He said that God is one, but called by

different names. He said follow your own religion and seek the truth. Sai Baba's

preachings are still hailed across the world and there are innumerable devotees who

swear by his name.

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Location : Lodhi Road

Phone : 011-692-4517, 011-682-0423

ISKCON Temple

Built in 1998, the temple complex of ISKCON stands at Hare Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar

Main Road, East of Kailash. The magnificent temple has 90-feet high 'shikharas'

(minarets). The hall of the temple is centrally air-conditioned with a capacity to

accommodate about 1,500 people.The temple houses beautiful paintings by Russian

artists of Radha Krishna, Sita, Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Special programmes like kirtan, aarti, pravachan andprasadam are held every Sunday

between noon to 3 p.m.

Currently, the main attraction of the temple is the robot who enacts and preaches the

Gita.

Hanuman Mandir

Situated on the Baba Kharak Singh Marg (old Irwin Road) about 250 m

southwest of Connaught Circus, this temple is of little architectural importance. The

residents of Delhi are, however, particularly devoted to it as they pray to the monkeygod.

The original temple appears to have been constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh about the

same time as the Jantar-Mantar, but has undergone many changes since then.

Visitor's Checklist

Location: Baba Kharak Singh Marg, southwest of Connaught Circus, New Delhi

Churches of Delhi

While there are smaller churches spread across the different localities of Delhi, the two

most important churches in the city are the Cathedral Church of Redemption and


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Church of the Sacred Heart. The former is located close to the Parliament House,

originally created as part of the plan of 'New Delhi'. Built between 1927 and 1935, it

was designed by Henry Medd after the Palladio's II Redentore in Venice. Medd won an

architectural competition for this design. The altar was donated by York Minster to

mark its 13th centenary. To the north of the Cathedral Church of Redemption near Gol

Dakkhana is the Church of the Sacred Heart, also designed by Henry Medd and built

between 1930 and 1934.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India and the final architectural

extravagance of Mughal emperor Shahjehan. It is also known as 'Masjid-i-Jahan Numa',

Jahan means 'world' and Numa 'visible'. It is situated a quarter of a mile from the Red

Fort and was designed as the emperors principal mosque. The sprawling esplanade,

which separates it from the arterial road, is a fascinating leisure ground.

Masterpiece

The construction work of this religious masterpiece continued for six years, ending in

1644. The structure was placed on a high platform so that its magnificent facade would

be visible from all the adjoining areas. Just like other buildings of Shahjehanabad, this

was also built with red sandstone. White marble was also used extensively, especially

in the three domes that are inlaid with black stripes.

The pulpit is one of its best features, having been carved out of a single block of

marble. Built by a workforce of 5,000 people, the mosque's three gateways, four towers

and two minarets are testimony to the fine architecture of 17 th century Mughal India.

The slender minarets grace the facade, one on each side, rising to a height of 130 feet.

The eastern gate was reserved for the emperor when he would arrive here every Friday

and during Id festival.

A stadium like courtyard greets the visitors as they enter the mosque in the Old Delhi

area. Wide staircases and arched gateways are the hallmark of this popular mosque.


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There is a small shrine within, which houses the relics of the Prophet as well as the holy

Koran. Its courtyard can hold nearly 25,000 worshippers and is open to the general

public.

The mosque was based on the plan and design of Ostad Khalil, the great sculptor of that

time. Emperor Shahjehan built Jama Masjid at the cost of Rs 10 crore and it can be

called the replica of Moti Masjid in Agra.

DELHI METROThe national capital has experienced a phenomenal growth in population in the last

few decades. Its population increased from 57 lakh in 1981 to 138 lakh in 2001. The

city, however, still lacks an efficient mass transport system. It is perhaps the only city

of its size in the world whose public transport system is wholly road-based. As a result,


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the number of motor vehicles increased from 5.4 lakh in 1981 to about 38 lakh in 2001.

In spite of the roads occupying 21 per cent of the total city area, this large number of

motor vehicles causes extreme congestion on roads, ever slowing speed, fuel wastage,

environmental pollution and an unacceptable level of road accidents.

Delhi MRTS: The first decisive step to introduce the Metro Rail Transport System

(MRTS) for Delhi was taken when the NCT and Central Governments commissioned

Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) in 1989 to conduct a feasibility

study for introducing such a system. Completed in 1990, the study recommended a rail-

based system, comprising a network of underground, elevated and surface corridors,

aggregating to 198.5 kms, to meet the traffic demand up to the year 2021. The whole

project, estimated to cost Rs. 15,000 crore at 1996 price level was expected to handle

12.6 million commuter trips. On account of the high cost of the project, the NCT

Government of Delhi decided to implement it in phases. The first phase presently under

implementation comprises the three lines - Line No. 1- Shahdara-Tis Hazari-Barwala

(28 km), Line No. 2-Delhi University-Central Secretariat (11 km), Line No. 3-

Barakhamba-Connaught Place-Dwarka (23.16km) that is equal to a total route of

62.16 km. (see Annex.I)

Implementation: For implementation and subsequent operation of the Delhi MRTS, a

Company under the name Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) was registered

in May, 1995 with equal equity participation by the Central and Delhi State

governments. DMRC is, therefore, a Government-owned company.

The project report stipulated implimentation of the project within 10 years from April

1, 1995 to March 31, 2005. As more than three years had already elapsed by the time

DMRC started functioning, the implementation period was compressed from 10 years

to 7 years, starting from April 1, 1998 adhering to the original completion target of

2005.

Funding: Excluding taxes and duties, the estimated completion cost of the project by

the year 2005 would be about Rs.10,570 crore including the cost of land and rolling

stock. Thirty per cent of the project cost is to be financed through equity contributions

subscribed equally by the Central Government and the Delhi Government. The two


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Governments have also agreed to give an interest-free loan to cover the cost of land

acquisition which roughly works out to 8 per cent of the project cost. The Japanese

Government has agreed to finance about 56 per cent of the cost through a soft loan by

the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC). The JBIC soft loan has a

repayment period of 30 years with a moratorium period of 10 years. The balance 6 per

cent of the project cost is to be met by raising money through property development.

World Class Facility: The MRTS phase I network is expected to carry 21.8 lakh

passengers per day in 2005. Train frequency of three minutes during peak hours has

been proposed on both the surface and underground corridors, with an ultimate system

capacity to carry 60,000 75,000 passengers per hour each way.

The rolling stock, both for underground and surface corridors, is 3.2 m wide in state-

of-the-art design in stainless steel, with three phase AC drive, chevron rubber or air

bag suspension system and regenerative braking.

The climate conditions of Delhi are quite extreme with the temperature going down to

4C in winter and up to 45C in summer, with high humidity levels between July and

October. The station air-conditioning and ventilation system in tunnels have been

planned to meet the rigorous climatic conditions of Delhi. The coaches are all air-

conditioned.

Ticketing is fully automatic. Contactless smart cards serve the purpose of tickets for

metro passengers. These smart cards can be used for single and multiple journeys

depending upon the value of the card. These cards can be read at any entry points

through laser and no physical contact is necessary to ensure longevity of these cards.

Passengers have the convenience and option of purchasing a ticket of higher volume

once and undertaking multiple journeys on the metro. The value of these cards gets

reduced automatically after each journey as readers are installed at the entry as well

as the exit gates of the MRTS stations.


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All entrances of the metro stations are controlled through automatic flap gates through

which 45 to 60 passengers can pass per minute from each of them. The entire fare

collection system is monitored through a central commuter in the operational control

centre of the DMRC which will have optic fibre communication channels.

Another innovative idea being considered by DMRC is integration of metro ticket with

DTC and other services in the capital. If the integration works out, the same ticket will

be valid in metro trains as well as buses. The contactless smart card metro ticket will

work as an electronic purse if more and more establishments in the city start accepting

the metro card.

DMRC is planning to sell these stored value cards through nominated vendors in

different parts of the city. This is being planned with a view that out-sourcing will

reduce the pressure on DMRC stations.

DMRC has a very small power requirement of only about three per cent of the total

peak hour need now estimated to be 2600 MW for Delhi area. Trains, lifts, escalators,

ventilation and air-conditioning system will need 75 MW by 2005 as per the power

systems being designed presently.

No compromise in the system designing, however, would be made as power for the

MRTS will be drawn from three different sources which will serve as back-up to each

other. In the unlikely event of total power failure, emergency lighting in the tunnel and

at the MRTS stations will be automatically switched on and fed from the standby

generator sets.

In addition, all trains will also have batteries for continuous lighting and air-

conditioning even when the train is stopped in the event of complete power failure. The

ventilation and air-conditioning arrangements in the tunnel and the underground

stations have been so designed that emergency ventilation will continue to be

maintained from the standby generators.


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To ensure continuous availability of quality power for running MRTS trains, utmost

efforts have been made to ensure power supply system with a degree of reliability as in

the other world metros.

The inaugural train on Shahdara-Tis Hazari section was flagged off by the Prime

Minister on December 24, 2002. This section was opened to passenger traffic on

December 25, 2002. Presently trains are operated at 8 minutes interval which would

gradually be reduced to 5 minutes and subsequently to 3 minutes when adequate

traffic builds up.

The Shahdara-Tis Hazari section is being followed by commissioning of the Tis

Hazari-Trinagar (4.5 km) section in September, 2003 and the Trinagar-Rithala (8.5

km) section in March, 2004.

Line No.2 (Underground) All identified utilities have been diverted. The construction of

the diaphragm wall and sheet piling work is in progress. The tunnel construction work

began in July 2002; two tunnel-boring machines are working from Patel Chowk-end

and the third machine will soon start working from the Delhi Main-end. Detailed

design work for signalling and train control, power supply and electric traction and

automatic fare collection systems for this line is in progress.

Line No.2 will be commissioned in two stages - the first stage from Delhi University to

ISBT (4 km) by December, 2004 and the second stage from ISBT to Central Secretariat

(7 km) by September, 2005.

The Line No.3 (surface/underground) was approved in July, 2002 by the Government

in lieu of the Trinagar-Nangloi Line. Land acquisition, detailed designs for civil works,

geo-technical investigation, planning and finalisation of tenders for utility diversion

are presently in progress. Actual physical work on this corridor is expected to begin in

January, 2003.

The Line No.3 would be opened in two stages; from Barakhamba Road to Kirti Nagar

(7.16 km) in June, 2005 and from Kirti Nagar to Dwarka (16 km) in September, 2005.


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Extension of the Barakhamba Road-Connaught Place-Dwarka Line has been included

in phase III of Delhi MRTS Master Plan. Subject to approval of the Master Plan by the

Government and allotment of funds, the extension of the corridor to Dwarka sub-city as

a part of phase III would be executed between 2010 and 2015. Once phase III is

completed, there would be 10 stations inside the Dwarka sub-city.

Benefits: Delhi MRTS is essentially a social sector project whose benefits will pervade

wide sections of the economy. The first phase will generate substantial benefits to the

economy by way of siphoning off the roads 21.8 lakh commuter trips per day. This

would mean 2,500 less buses on the roads, increase in average speed of road buses

from 10.5 km/h to 14 km/h, saving of 20 lakh man hours per day due to reduced

journey time, saving in fuel cost worth Rs.500 crore per year, more comfortable and

safe travel for the commuters, reductions in atmospheric pollution and accident rates

and improvement in the quality of life.

MRTS phase I project, presently under implementation in Delhi, is only the beginning.

At its present level of population, Delhi requires about 225 km of MRTS network. This

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DIFFERENT EVENTS ORGANISED FOR DEVELOPING DELHI

AS A TOURIST PLACE

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation is a

Government body set up under the aegis of Government of Delhi for

overall development and promotion of Delhi as a tourist destination for

Domestic and International tourists visiting India.

Presently ,the Tourism Division is operating 09 Information Counters, 07

in Delhi and 02 in other cities - Kolkata and Chennai. At these information

counters the following activities are performed:-

Information regarding places of tourist interest in and around Delhi

e.g. Monuments, Museums, Shopping Markets, Places of

Entertainments and forthcoming cultural events, fairs & festivals,

exhibitions, food and cuisine etc. is provided to the tourists.


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Information regarding how to visit places of tourist interest by road,

rail, and or air transport is also imparted.

Reservation of Hotel Accommodation, transport facility (DLY,

DLZ, cars, Coaches, A/C Non A/C) and tours regular and seasonal

tours as per the demand of the tourists.

Distribution of free tourist literature.

General Information about Delhi.

DTTDC also participates in National and International Travel & Tourism

Events /conferences /Conventions /Exhibitions /Marts etc. to promote

Delhi as a "Tourist Destinations".

DTTDC also has a Travel Division which provide Air Ticketing facility

(both Domestic and International tickets).

DTTDC also operate regular and seasonal tours by cars and coaches, the

details of which are enclosed. Theses can be booked from DTTDC

Information offices.

DTTDC also produces, distributes /sells tourist publicity material for the

purpose of creating publicity for and developing tourism in delhi.


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Transport

DTTDC has a full fledged Transport Department with Travel Transport

Counters, Tourists information offices at various disembarkation points in

Delhi (viz Airport, Railway Stations, City Centre Connaught Place) with

full variety of tourists vehicles and coaches.

Transport Divisions also handles transport and travel related services for

national and international event. Transport Division has significant

experience for making excellent transport arrangement in various national

and international event.

Activities

Renting of Cars/ coaches for tourists / Govt. Deptt. as per fixed

Transport Tariff.

Handling of Transport & Travel related services for international

and national events.


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Offers

Round the clock transport control room for vehicle management.

Equipped with full variety of tourists cabs and coaches.

Equipped with a panel of reputed and approved tourists transport

operators as a back up system.


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DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF TOURISM BEING PROMOTED BY DELHI

GOVT

Promotion of Tourism Delhi as destinations:

Production of Tourist Literature Scrollers, Folders, Leaflets,

Brochures, Guide Maps, Guide Books, CD's etc. and publicity

through hoardings/airlines- (A) Out door publicity

Hoardings/Bill Boards/Window display/Unipole/Flex . Window

display at Govt. Tourist Office, 88, Janpath of Deptt. of Tourism,Govt: of India to be utilized by Delhi Tourism for displaying Delhi

as a tourist destination for the benefit of Tourist.

Production of maps : Delhi Tourism supports the production of Delhi maps.

These maps are printed every three months and are very handy authentic

guide to the city. This has a very extensive distribution and found in all the

emporiums, airports hotels, restaurants, shopping complexes, tour operators

offices. Delhi Tourism distributes through various conferences/marts. This is

free of cost.

Welcome to India Guide.This is a coffee table book for business and leisure

traveler. This is a high calibre hard cover book having stunning photography

and rich editorial. The book provides the visitors with relevant accurate and

interesting information.

Book on Trees:This book is being printed promoting Delhi as a new

environment friendly city. The book highlights the trees of this capital city

and treats the tourists to a new green zone.

Production of brochure on Heritage Trails:Around 30 monuments in

dilapidated condition located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park were restored.


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Since 1997, Delhi Tourism has been engaged in collaboration with INTACH

to conserve the monuments. As a part of this endeavour monuments like

Quila-Khan's Tomb etc. have been conserved for future generation heritage.

A heritage trail is also developed there. Heritage walks are regularly

organized to attract citizens of Delhi and visitors and make the visit to these

historical sites memorable.

Poster on Adventure Activities

Poster on Purana Quila Boating

Discover Delhi

The booklet comprising of 65 pages is of a compact size with quality coverand inside pages. The various sections comprise of potraying Delhi as a city

with an excellent infrastructure, encient history, Adventure sports, shopping,

medical, spiritual, educational, golf. Publicity/banners/brouchures/bill boards

etc.

To Promote the Tourist destination and other related Tourism activities be

taken up from time to time:

Publicity through Print and Electronic Media:Delhi Tourism has a well

planned advertising schedule which comprises advertising in magazines,

planners, guide books. Radio also forms parts of the campaign during new

launches etc. Extensive print publicity comprises advertising in tourism

magazines like Trav Talk, hospitality India, the Deptt. of Tourism planners

like Destination India by Cross Section, Incredible India, the Deptt. of

Tourism news letter, school magazines, culture souvenirs, business

magazines. All this ensures a clientele in all sections. Radio Spots also are

best used as with the appropriate. images at regular intervals, it provides an


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effective reach .

Participation in national/international fairs/ conference/ marts/

convention /exhibitions:India is one of the top four domestic tourism markets in the World. Indians

traveling abroad spent over Rs. 80 billion in 2001 while domestic tourists

spent over Rs. 550 billion. Over the year 1995-2001 period, it is the domestic

tourist that kept the Indian Tourism Industry afloat. Since the fairs have a

large participation of national tourism organizations dealing with overseas

and outbound tours, airlines, destination marketers etc. , it has become

imperative to participate in the marts to make the presence felt in the show

and to interact.

International tourism events have been to further promote Delhi as a tourism

destination and to showcase tourism activities of Delhi Tourism at national

and international platforms. The participation in these events helps in

understanding the developing trends in the tourism industry and to interact

with the leaders of the travel industry from various parts of the country as

well as from other countries in national and international events respectively.

The participation in these events have also helped to have sustained, positive

image of tourism development and promotion in the capital travelers by way

of disseminating tourists information in these fairs and festival from time to

time. The participation in national and international tourism events have

helped in the strengthening of the technical competence and communicationskill of the officials of the Corporation, which always remains an asset in a

service industry, like tourism.Some of major fairs for national and

international participations are IATO, TTF, ITM, TAAL, WTM, ITB,

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Organisation of Fairs and Festivals:

India has been enriched with its glorious heritage and cultural traditions,

convention and moods, consisting unity in diversities. Fairs and festivals

have unique ways of presenting the cultural glimpse of a region. They are

helpful to show case the rich heritage, life style, festivities and cultural

strength of a destination. Delhi has unique characteristics as this city has

multiple culture diversity and influence of most of the religions and regions

of India. The multiple culture and diversity of Delhi provides excellent

opportunities to organize various fairs and festivals to promote cultural

tourism in this capital city. Many of these festivals have the potential toattract the cultural connoisseur and tourists including foreign as well as

domestic, besides providing entertainments to the local citizens.

Delhi Tourism has prepared a plan to organize such cultural events on

monthly basis to project various interesting aspects of this capital city. The

festivals to be organized are kite flying festival, mango festival, chaudavin

ka chand, chrysanthemum show, jahan-e-khusrau & dance festival, bhakti

utsav, ananya festival , bonsai festival , garden tourism festival, sharad

utsav .

To organise heritage walks in association with INTACH, Delhi Chapter

as mentioned below:-

Shahjahanabad:

Shahjahanbad, the seventh planned city of Delhi was built by the great

Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 1638 and ten years later the Red Fort, Jama

Masjid, Chandni Chowk and surrounding residential areas were ready for

occupation.

The street of Chandni Chowk has retained its glory and architectural


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significance in the 300 years history of the city. Amongst the heritage

buildings, which stand on the street, are several important religious building-

Mosques, Gurudwaras, Hindu and Jain temples and historical havelis.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park:

The Mehrauli Archaeological Park covers 100 acres of reserved forestland

adjoining the World Heritage site of Qutub Minar. The site is of immense

historical value as it has remains of different periods and the rare distinction

of about 1000 years of continuous habitation form Lal Kot of the Tomer

Rajputs to structures of British period.

Out of 65 unprotected heritage buildings in the area, INTACH Delhi Chapterin collaboration with Delhi Tourism has restored 35 monuments and is also

developing an Archaeological Park.

Lutyens Delhi:

A walk along the pathway designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens from the

Rashtrapati Bhawan to the Purana Quila, including Secretariat Building,

India gate and the Canopy to the Lutyens Bungalow Zone.

ANMC -21:

Asian Network of Major Cities was set up in the year 2001 having Member

Cities including Tokyo, Delhi Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Seoul,

Singapore, Taipei and Yongon. The annual meeting of ANMC takes place

every year in one of its member cities. By now, these meetings have already

taken place in Tokyo, Hanoi, Delhi and Jakarta. In order to have effective

interaction with the Member Cities as well as to promote Delhi as tourist

destination during the exhibition set up every year in different Asian cities,

Delhi Tourism has been participating in these events. Recently, the

exhibition set up in Jakarta highlighted the heritage, modern highlights,


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infrastructure facilities such as metro, flyovers, high capacity buses were

showcased in the exhibition. Special promotion of medical care facilities and

wellness tourism in Delhi was highlighted in ANMC exhibition (Jakarta).

The Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia (CPTA) has been set up by

the Member Cities of ANMC. However only 8 member cities are the

members of CPTA. During the CPTA meeting, travel mart is also arranged

by the participating city members. It also provides an opportunity for one to

one meetings with the travel industry of the host city and ultimately provides

a platform for promotion of tourism to Delhi.

The participation in ANMAC meeting/ ANMC exhibition and CPTAmeeting/Travel Mart are two major Asia centric events and are helpful in the

promotion of intra region tourism for which Delhi Tourism has been

participating and proposed to continue its participations.

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HYATT

At the two-year-old Grand Hyatt in New Delhi you sense abundant grandeur. A

signature sweeping staircase in the lobby to sweeping spaces, and the accents of woodand gold leave you a little breathless. The hotel has stood out for its food and beverage

outlets, the Whiskey Bar and Brix, the European restaurant, have especially won the

city's favours. Here is a hotel, nay a brand that is high on design and ideas, tucked away

in quiet Vasant Kunj in extreme south Delhi.

THE IMPERIAL

A hotel that has existed for almost a 100 years. A fine place, a nostalgic place. Marble

floors, yoghurt walls, sepia-tinted pictures from an older world. Not a brand, not a

chain, but a presence the city loves. Imperial. A hotel that has been extensively

renovated over the last few years, in very good taste, and has introduced F&B outlets

that have become the talk of the town.

MARRIOTT WELCOMHOTEL

The year old hotel has brought in a new class of hoteliering to the city. Located in

South Delhi's residential area of Saket, it is a first class five-star hotel - compact, high

on design but a notch lower in tariff than the top echelon hotels of the city. The public

areas are not limitless but very contained - you'd pick this hotel if you want assuredquality and modern amenities at a good price. Very soon, the hotel will also have a

health club, a Pan Asian restaurant, barber shop and beauty parlour.

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Welcome to Le Meridien, where the art of hospitality flourishes in a world of

distinction. Its location right next the capital's fashionable shopping district,

commercial and cultural centre makes it a preferred hotel for many a discerning

traveller. The French chain in New Delhi is marked by the tallest atrium, a very good

location and a way of keeping busy with events and celebrations. The black

and glass faade is stunning and from the rooftop you get a spread-out view of Lutyen's

Delhi charming at day or night. The hotel is also in close proximity of cultural sights

like Red Fort, The National Museum and the Old Fort.

THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL NIKKO

It is a Japanese hotel all right high on design, efficiency and hygiene, with the most

authentic Japanese restaurant in town. Located almost in the city centre, it has that

unmistakable touch of class sparseness combined with cosiness combined with light.

And the staff are extremely helpful.

RADISSON

A hotel that suggests young, friendly, happy. A stylish and modern architecture houses

this international hotel; the red brick building spreads over five acres of land

overlooking beautifully landscaped surroundings.

Radisson's exclusive 'Yes, I can!' service creates the welcoming ambience, which

combined with genuine hospitality makes for a uniquely satisfying experience.

Convenient for business and leisure travellers, Radisson Hotel Delhi offers its guests all

the warmth with state-of-the-art conveniences and amenities. There is a host of

restaurants - ranging from Indian, Italian and Chinese as well the coffee shop - together,

they create an enlightening experience even for the gourmand.


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TAJ MAHAL

The Taj group's most exclusive hotel in town, it spells finesse. Whether it comes from

the zardozi domes in the lobby, the city's most favourite coffee shop (the rejuvenated

Machan) or Ricks (one of the few bars in town that play Buddha Bar music), Taj Mahal

has a name-dropping quality about it. The hostesses wear designer saris and smile

brightly.

TAJ PALACE

Perhaps one of the busiest hotels in town conference-wise as well as group-wise, the

buzz is unmistakable the moment you enter the spacious, brightly-lit lobby in marble

and ivory. A large conference is almost always on here; in the pulsating lobby there are

people - of all skin colours, waiting, meeting, holding quick meetings, checking in/out...

A sprawling hotel, a touch of class, good design.

THE OBEROI

One of the most exclusive hotels in town, you might want to check the knot of your tie

before entering. The hotel is not about individual features (they are there alright), it is

about a brand that has become synonymous with obsession for fine taste.


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LIFESTYLE OF DELHI

A holiday to an unknown place is mostly determined by the way its people extend their

arms and open their hearts to strangers, beside the attractions that the city flaunts of.

Fortunately, Delhi rejoices both these attributes and hence affords thousands of tourists

round the year. Justly because of its geographical location, its denizens are an

impressive blend of tradition and intellect. They are known to welcome modern ideas,

inventions and fantasies of the modern social ethos, and caress them in their daily

lifestyle. People belonging to various religious sects, castes and lingual groups nestle

cheek by jowl to each other, with their socio-economic status taking a back seat.

Interestingly, although they pamper a modern lifestyle and a frolic heart, still they

maintain their traditions and love to walk on cultural paths.

It Is How They Are

Migrations from various parts of India has led to diverse culture coming together in

various parts of Delhi to an extent that very few of the city's residents can lay claim to

being 'real' Delhi-wallahs, as the population mix was dramatically changed, almost

overnight, during the trauma of Partition in 1947. The people of Delhi are basicallyHindu Punjabis, many of them originally refugees who fled in the opposite direction -

from Pakistan to India - during Partition. In recent decades immigrants from the

economically crouched states such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have also poured in.

Prior to 1947, the people of the old city were predominantly Muslim, and most of them

headed for Pakistan when trouble broke out. Their place was taken by Hindus and to a

certain extent by Muslims from elsewhere in India, so while Old Delhi is still basically

a Muslim city, it is inhabited largely by people who have been there for less than 50years. This goes some way to explaining why so many of the fine havelis (mansions) of

Old Delhi are so poorly maintained - the original owners have long gone, and the new

owners have no pride in or sentimental attachment to the buildings.


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Young Delhi People

In contrast, the vibrant New Delhi, pulsates with a modern outlook and a world-class

way of living. People prefer to compete for materialistic affairs rather than thriving onforgotten memories. They rush to their workplace in the morning and return to enjoy

their hearts out in bustling malls and colourful bazaars with their loved ones. Late night

parties, media goof-ups, fashion fiestas, luxury..and all these blended perfectly with a

sincere effort to preserve their rich culture.

Interestingly, Delhi portrays a positive kaleidoscope of myriad religions, who dwell in

perfect harmony. Apart from having nearly all the world's great religions represented, it

also pampers varied creed and beliefs, from all over India and world.

For A Fun-filled Holiday

Plan a holiday tour to Delhi and experience the nutshell of Indian famous motto 'unity

in diversity'. Meet an altogether different urban culture that traces its lineage to many

centuries. Reach out for their sweet tone, colourful attires, festivals and of course,

conviviality and you will never forget your vacation trip to the national capital of India.


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NIGHTLIFE , DELHI

FACT FILE

Famous

Discotheques :

Capitol - Ashoka Hotel, Chanakyapuri.

Highlights Two Dancing Floors, Flamboyant Bar

Tenders, Hip Dj's.

Timings 8 pm to 1 am.

Cj's Le Meridien

Highlights Ladies Night on Tuesday and Thursday.

Timings 10 pm to 2 am.

Djinns Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place.

Highlights Has Live Brands Each Night.

Timings 6 pm to Midnight.

My Kind of Place Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel

Marg.

Highlights Biggest Dance Floor in the City.

Timings 9.30 pm. to 12.30 am.

Famous Rock

Discotheque :

Mezz at Community Center in New Friend's Colony.

Most Famous

Hangout :

Shopping Malls in Noida, Connaught Place, Greater

Kailash, Defense Colony.


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Don't Miss : Paneer Pakoras (Cottage Cheese Fries) Served with

Coriander Sauce at Janpath.

Most Famous

Cuisine :

Shawarma, a Lebanese Delight at Al Baik at

Community Center in New Friends Colony.

Must Try : Savouring Silver Foil Wrapped Delicious 'Paan'

(Beetel Leaf) in the Cigarette Shops AvailablePractically Everywhere.

Evening

Theatre :

For Classical and Cultural Performances Shri Ram

Center for Performing Arts on 4, Safdar Hashmi

Marg, Movie Theatres Present Practically in Each

Area.

Must Visit : The Dhaba (on Zafar Marg) that Offer Freshly Cooked

Food in Minutes. Lie on the Jute Bed in Dhabas to

Have the Real Feel.

Night

Hunting :

Shopping for Tinkles, Handicrafts and Leather Purses

at Sarojini Nagar.


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Inside Tip : Most of the discos have Specia Ladies Night. Some of

the Discos are Closed on Specific Days. Reserve in

Advance.

After a hard day of sightseeing do you have the energy to dance the nights out? Want to

have a couple of vodka shots..get it here in the hotel room. Or, the music i'm sure is

going to be that old traditional Indians boast of! These can be some of the words that

might get into your mind after you return to your hotel. But believe us, it's just a

mirage. The nightlife of the capital city has swelled a million times and now you have

enough bouqets just outside your hotel room to make up for a memorable nightout.

Bustling bars, dazzling dance clubs, rocking retreats all call for a perfect day end. Or a

good evening? It's all upon you to decide...

The Night Is Calling, Where Are You?

Delhi may pose no threat to Mumbai as the nightlife capital of India, but still Delhites

doesn't find a reason not to bang their heads with the pulsating music of their choice

after pouring in a couple of their favourite beverages down the neck. Delhi's licensing

laws are being relaxed to encourage a culture of drinking beer in bars rather than

rocking down whisky at home. Chilled martinis served along with a plate of mouth-

watering kebabs make for a grand or rather Mughal startup. Step inside the exquisite

Mediterranean restaurant of 'Shalom' and you'll be greeted by a serene cozy feeling that

needs more adjective than there is space here for. Whether it's the handplastered

interiors of the restaurant, the enchanting aroma, the burnt wood furnishings, handsome

craftsmenship, lounge music or the inspired beverages and cuisine, everything here

makes for a perfect nightout.

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sip some of the best cocktails known to the world, plan a move to some of the 5 star

lounges dotting the nightscape of Delhi. Go to 'Capitol', the latest and most happening

place in town. Nestling in the cool pockets of Chanakyapuri, and amidst the opulence

of Ashoka Hotel, Capitol pulsates with good music and delicious aroma after sunset.

The Connaught at the Oberoi is a classy rooftop bar with live music and dancing from 8

pm to midnight. Don't miss the Cavalry Bar in north Delhi, a nice place for a gin and

tonic in authentic British Raj surroundings.

Delhi Night Life

Want to listen to some Rock? Let your head bang with the vibrating music at 'The

Mezz', situated at the Community Centre in New Friend's Colony. The DJ is good and

you can also enjoy quite a few rounds of pool while sipping glasses of chilled beer.

Come outside and you will be overwhelmed to see many delicious recipes dangling in

front of you. Don't miss the famous 'Shawarma', a lebanese preparation at Al Bake, that

will add a superb flavour to your palate. Take one of your evenings to Djinns, the

Island Bar of Hyatt, serving a myriad range of drinks and a host of innovative cocktails

and mocktails. The impressive show-kitchen prides itself on whipping up

Mediterranean and Lebanese specialities, such as Shawarma and grilled meats. The

mouth-watering fusion fare includes such gems of modern invention as grilled tuna

with onion kulcha, chicken tikka rolled in naan and feta cheese and olives in roti; as

well as the tapas, hummus and taramasalata that twists the tongue in more ways than

one.

If you're in the Qutab Minar area, spare out some time to visit the popular Turquoise

Cottage. This smart Asian restaurant has turquoise walls, dark stone floors with

turquoise tiles, wrought-iron furniture, contemporary chandeliers, and a fish tank or twothat make for a wonderful ambience to enjoy. Start with an assortment of dim sum

dumplings (mouthful-size portions of minced seafood, chicken, meat, or vegetables

wrapped in handmade wontons and steamed). Then move on to a barbecue platter; it

comes with spareribs, black-pepper crab, filet of sole, and spicy basil prawns. After


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you've eaten, join the young, hip crowd in the bar downstairs for some super-size vodka

shots.

Tips To Remember

Despite Delhi's liberal licensing laws, most bars and discos are fiercely expensive at the

five star hotels. Officially the legal entry age is 21, although entry to discos is generally

restricted to members and hotel guests. The clientele is mostly young and rich indians,

with a smattering of expatriates. The dress code is basically 'expensive brand name

casual' - you can wear sneakers as long as they clearly cost a lot of money. But

everywhere it is not like that. There are places where you can enjoy without even

thinking about materialistic paranoia. Come over and relax, refresh yourself in a

mindblowing matrix of colour, opulence, music and everything else.


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DELHI METRO RAIL

Delhi became the seat of Government of India in 1911 when the then Imperial

Government shifted its capital from Calcutta to Delhi. Initially the capital was located

on the Ridge, north of the walled city of Delhi. As this site was not found suitable toserve as the seat of the Government, a new city, namely, New Delhi, located to the

south of the walled city was planned. Construction work of New Delhi started in 1912

under the supervision of renowned city planners and architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and

Sir Herbert Baker. Construction of New Delhi was completed in 1931 when the seat of

the Government was shifted to this new place. The city has continued to grow since

then at a fast pace.

National Capital Territory of Delhi today covers an area of 1486 sq Kms and is a Union

Territory with all powers of State Government. The history of planning a Metro Project

for Delhi dates back to 70's. The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) undertook the

first exhaustive study on traffic and travel characteristics of Delhi in 1969-70. While

bringing out extensive data describing the traffic and travel characteristics, it developed

mathematical models to project travel demand. By examining several alternatives, it

recommended for a Mass Rapid Transit Network for Delhi. Metropolitan Transport

Team (MTT), Indian Railways, has reviewed the above schemes. MTT sought for some

modifications to recommendations of CRRI and planned for a well knit Mass Rapid

Transit System for the capital city of India. The system comprised of 36 Km of

underground corridors aligned two axes North-South and East-West Corridors and 96

Kms of surface rail corridors. Metropolitan Transport Project (MTP-R, set up by the

Ministry of Railways, Government of India) prepared an engineering plan to construct

the MTR system.

Since CRRI proposal was based on transport demand projection upto the year 1981, it

was assigned to Town & Country Planning Organisation the work of further projectionof demand to the year 2001. It's concept plan envisaged a network of 58 km

underground & 195 km surface corridors. As a part of the techno-economic feasibility

study, subsoil exploration were conducted on four specific trunk routes and by the side

of existing railway tracks and recommended for taking up pilot projects.


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DELHI GOVERNMENT INKS DEAL TO PRESERVE

CITY MONUMENTS

The department of archaeology has prepared a list of 250

monuments to be protected in a phased manner

depending on resources and infrastructure.

Keshav Chandra, director in the department of

archeology, and A.G.K. Menon, convener of INTACH,

Delhi chapter, signed the deal.

These 92 monuments, which have been selected in the

first phase, include those that fall on the route of

Commonwealth Games 2010, Chandra said.

He also added that during the games a large number of

domestic as well as foreign visitors are expected in the

capital so monuments have to be spruced up to attract

tourists.

This deal has come after a lot of planning and should

not be seen in the wake of coming elections. It is for

future preservation (of the monuments), Menon told

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has prepared

a list of 1,317 monuments that are located in Delhi. At

present, 175 monuments have been declared as of

being national importance and are protected by the ASI.
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TO PRESERVE HERITAGE, GOVERNMENT

PLANNING SPECIAL CENTRE

New Delhi, Dec 2 - The government is planning to set up a

Centre for Management of Cultural Resources and also a

network of Indian Institutes of Art and Culture on the lines

of the IITs to safeguard India's rich heritage, Tourism and

Culture Minister Ambika Soni said here Tuesday.

Speaking at the Asian Regional Cooperation Conference on

heritage conservation and tourism here organised by

INTACH - Tuesday, Soni said an integrated approach is

required for a successful movement of heritage

preservation and promotion.

'Heritage cannot be preserved in isolation. We need to

emphasize its strong linkages with other fields, particularly

education and tourism, to succeed in our endeavour. Inother words, an integrated approach is required for a

successful movement of heritage preservation and

promotion,' the minister said.


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'We need to emphasize its strong linkages with other fields,

particularly education and tourism to succeed in our

endeavour,' she added.

The minister said the culture ministry has proposed in the

11th Five year plan to set up a Centre for Management of

Cultural Resources.

'There are also suggestions to set up a network of Indian

Institutes of Art and Culture on the lines of IIMs and IITs,'she added.

The conference organised by INTACH will focus on the

important areas of heritage management, art conservation,

education and tourism and their linkages.

She said that heritage belongs to the entire humanity and

not to one particular nation or community.

She hoped for a new regional co-operation in the field of

heritage and culture.

'Perhaps there is no better way of initiating this cooperation

than amongst the countries of Asian region, which share

with each other a close historical, cultural and economic

links. India is quite conscious of its shared history and


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bonds with the nations of Asian region and is making all

endeavours to expand, strengthen and deepen these links

through its 'Look East' policy,' she added.

Incidentally, a three-member delegation from Pakistan did

not attend the conference in the wake of the Mumbai

attack in which 183 people lost their lives, including 22

foreigners.

Soni said there was a need to create a partnership with thecivil society and local communities in heritage preservation

so that they develop a stake and sense of belonging.

For this, she said, the ministry is soon launching a Cultural

Heritage Young Leadership Programme, with an objective

to reach schools, colleges and universities and inculcateamong the younger generation a deeper understanding and

awareness about culture and heritage.

India has large numbers of monuments and heritage s

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