Introduction About the City
Having maximum length of 52 kms. & width of 49 kms, Delhi's commercial and geogrpahical hub used to be Connaught Place which remains popular with tourists but it is no longer the capital's nerve center.
When To visit?
It is best to visit Delhi between mid-October & March. The heat is intense from April until the monsoon arrives in July, after which rain and intense humidity add to the misery. For deals & discounts on 'Flights & Hotels', check in to one stop source to select the best deal for you.
Where To Stay?
You can easily find good Hotel Deals & Discounts and Book Online to fit your budget.
How To visit? & How to Get Around?
Hiring a taxi or auto-rickshaw will be ideal to roam around New Delhi. The narrow lanes of Old Delhi are a walker's delight.
What To visit?
Begin with New Delhi. Starting with New Delhi will give you a better idea of the aesthetic difference between New & Old Delhi. Avoid tackling Old Delhi on your first day especially if you have never been to Delhi / India before. Its chaos can be overwhelming.
Depending upon your interest, visit some independence sites like Nehru Museum, Gandhi Samriti, Lotus Temple or Gurudwara.
New Delhi begins in Connaught Place and extends about 4 mi. South Delhi which has older monuments such as the Qutab Minar, Hauz Khas & numerous Muslim Tombs that lie abandoned in the midst of houses and apartments.
Hire a taxi and head to India Gate, National Museum, Gandhi Samriti, Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Humayun Tomb, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara & Purana Qila.
Divide the itinerary into 2 or three days. Traffic and heat slow down considerably - especially between April to October. Before visiting Musesume get the information about Holidays for them. As Sunday is holiday for everybody, Museums, Monuments, Shopping Malls, Temples & everywhere will be more crowded.
Start another day in Old Delhi with a morning tour to Lal Qila, and nearby crowded Shopping Place - Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid.
Shopping
Delhi's shopping options are unlimited. Handmade crafts and fabrics from all over the country are sold in pleasant outdoor setting at Dilli Haat, and in a plethora of government-run emporiums featuring typical items from India's many states.
Various neighbourhood markets invite you to join Delhiites in their quest for the latest fashions and sportswear Greater Kaialsh. For cheap apparel of every kind, visit Sarojini Nagar Market & in Karol Bagh. The INA Market is s true Eastern experience, bursting with fresh produce, spices, salty snacks, and chickens. And in Old Dehi, you will find endless Brassware, Curious and Silver Jewelry.
If you plan well, you will be able to cover all important places in 4 days in Delhi.
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