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New Delhi
State: Delhi
Country: India
New Delhi By The Numbers:
Population: 13,782,976
Average Annual Rainfall: 2.3 inches/ 6 centimeters
Average January Temperature: 57.5 degrees F/ 14 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 87 degrees F/31 degrees C
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Communications,
Information Technology, Finance.
Time Zone: GMT+5.30
Country Dialing Code:+91
Area Code: 011
Did You Know?
Delhi has been the center of power for most Muslim dynasties that ruled the subcontinent from the 12th century onwards.
Orientation:
Delhi is divided into two parts—Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is packed with narrow streets that surround the Red Fort's imposing walls. This area epitomizes the architectural beauty of the Mughal Empire. South Delhi is the newly-constructed, posh district, with broad boulevards and spacious bungalows. India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and other Government and administrative buildings(the area is also known as Lutyena's Delhi) can be found here.
Getting around:
Public Transport
New Delhi now boasts of its first metro network. The metro will be partly underground and partly elevated; and will extend up to 62 kilometers and more in the future.
By bus:
The public buses in Delhi are uncomfortable and over-crowded. The
Delhi Transport Corporation(+91 11 331 7445) has a centralized network of buses that have 300 routes across the city. A general All-Route Pass can be availed from any of the terminals at Red Fort, Delhi Gate and Shahdara Terminal.
By taxi:
The most convenient way to move around is by taxi. Following a Government antipollution policy, all taxis now operate on CNG(Compressed Natural Gas) engines. Some taxis have electronic meters, but most taxis operate on a prior bargained rate. It is best to negotiate a price before stepping into one.
By rickshaw:
Rickshaws too, form an integral part of the city's transportation. Widely-used, they also follow the same principle as the taxis. It is better to negotiate a rate before boarding this transport though. Four- and six-seater motorcycle rickshaws run on fixed routes at fixed prices, mostly between the Red Fort and Palika Bazaar at Connaught Place.
Car Hire:
Driving on Delhi roads can be quite a challenging task, as motorists often do not heed to traffic laws. The best option is to hire a car with a local driver to take you around town.
Some of the major car hire services are: Europcar Inter-Rent(+91 11 688 3498), Hertz(+91 11 687 7188), Eco Rent A Car(+91 11 462 3261), and Jai Jawala Tourist(+91 11 26252924).
New Delhi
State: Delhi
Country: India
New Delhi By The Numbers:
Population: 13,782,976
Average Annual Rainfall: 2.3 inches/ 6 centimeters
Average January Temperature: 57.5 degrees F/ 14 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 87 degrees F/31 degrees C
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Communications,
Information Technology, Finance.
Time Zone: GMT+5.30
Country Dialing Code:+91
Area Code: 011
Did You Know?
Delhi has been the center of power for most Muslim dynasties that ruled the subcontinent from the 12th century onwards.
Orientation:
Delhi is divided into two parts—Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is packed with narrow streets that surround the Red Fort's imposing walls. This area epitomizes the architectural beauty of the Mughal Empire. South Delhi is the newly-constructed, posh district, with broad boulevards and spacious bungalows. India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and other Government and administrative buildings(the area is also known as Lutyena's Delhi) can be found here.
Getting around:
Public Transport
New Delhi now boasts of its first metro network. The metro will be partly underground and partly elevated; and will extend up to 62 kilometers and more in the future.
By bus:
The public buses in Delhi are uncomfortable and over-crowded. The
Delhi Transport Corporation(+91 11 331 7445) has a centralized network of buses that have 300 routes across the city. A general All-Route Pass can be availed from any of the terminals at Red Fort, Delhi Gate and Shahdara Terminal.By taxi:
The most convenient way to move around is by taxi. Following a Government antipollution policy, all taxis now operate on CNG(Compressed Natural Gas) engines. Some taxis have electronic meters, but most taxis operate on a prior bargained rate. It is best to negotiate a price before stepping into one.
By rickshaw:
Rickshaws too, form an integral part of the city's transportation. Widely-used, they also follow the same principle as the taxis. It is better to negotiate a rate before boarding this transport though. Four- and six-seater motorcycle rickshaws run on fixed routes at fixed prices, mostly between the Red Fort and Palika Bazaar at Connaught Place.
Car Hire:
Driving on Delhi roads can be quite a challenging task, as motorists often do not heed to traffic laws. The best option is to hire a car with a local driver to take you around town.
Some of the major car hire services are: Europcar Inter-Rent(+91 11 688 3498), Hertz(+91 11 687 7188), Eco Rent A Car(+91 11 462 3261), and Jai Jawala Tourist(+91 11 26252924).
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