Make It Monumental: Visit New Delhi - Travel Information

elhi, part of what is commonly referred to as justand back into time at the Red Fort, one of the most
Delhi (yes, there is an Old Delhi), is the most idealglorious royal compounds still standing today. Notable
base from which to discover the marvels andbuildings include the Jewel Palace, Mumtaz Mahal,
wonders of India’s ancient subcontinent.which once housed the Sultan’s harem and
Travel to New Delhi to discover India’s capitalthe Diwan-i-Khas, Hall of Private Audience, which was
city, one of the oldest existing cities in the world,constructed entirely of marble.
then journey to Agra to see the Taj Mahal andNavigating New Delhi
heighten your senses in the Himalayas on your wayNew Delhi is centered about to major circles:
back. Find airfare to New Delhi in minutes with cFaresConnaught Place and India Gate. Connaught Place is
and experience the colorful mosaic of east and westan excellent place to begin your walking and get
cultures in the heart of a Delhi marketplace beforeacquainted with the pace and lifestyle of
you know it!India’s bustling commercial zones. You will find
Not So New Delhithe largest collection of crafts and trade stores in the
It is believed that Delhi has been destroyed andcomfort of indoor air conditioning as well as excellent
rebuilt nearly a dozen times since its originalbargaining opportunities. To the south, India Gate
establishment sometime close to 5000 years ago;stands as a monument to Indian soldiers who died in
surprisingly, this fact only adds to the incredibleWorld War I. Nearby you will find the National
historical appeal of the clustered districts, royalMuseum, a must see for comprehensive Indian
edifices and spiritual sanctuaries. The generationalculture and heritage, and the Tibet House, founded
layers of history and architecture are apparent inby the Dalai Lama to promote the preservation and
monuments, public art displays, and ancient gardensperseverance of Tibetan culture. The long wide
as New Delhi expanded to the south of the old city,avenue from India Gate to the President’s
incorporating preexisting communities andPalace, Rajpath, provides a wonderful escape for a
infrastructure.quieter walk and expanses of grass ideal for a
Today, New Delhi is considered the center of themidday picnic.
city and also the seat of government. The colossalRemember to take the extremes of weather into
Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) is aaccount when booking your airfare to New Delhi on
magnificent structure originally titled thecFares. The summer months exceed 90 degrees
Viceroy’s House under British rule. The 350Fahrenheit on a regular basis while late spring offers
room palace displays a well studied blend of classicalthe rainy season and the winter months drop all the
Greek and Indian architecture. If you are luckyway down to zero. The ideal time to explore the
enough to travel to New Delhi in February you willvast and monumental sights of New Delhi is during
find the blooming red rose gardens open to theOctober-November and February-March when
public. Make your way to the east side of New Delhitemperatures are more mild on average.