| elhi, part of what is commonly referred to as just | | | | and back into time at the Red Fort, one of the most |
| Delhi (yes, there is an Old Delhi), is the most ideal | | | | glorious royal compounds still standing today. Notable |
| base from which to discover the marvels and | | | | buildings 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 capital | | | | the 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 and | | | | Navigating New Delhi |
| heighten your senses in the Himalayas on your way | | | | New Delhi is centered about to major circles: |
| back. Find airfare to New Delhi in minutes with cFares | | | | Connaught Place and India Gate. Connaught Place is |
| and experience the colorful mosaic of east and west | | | | an excellent place to begin your walking and get |
| cultures in the heart of a Delhi marketplace before | | | | acquainted with the pace and lifestyle of |
| you know it! | | | | India’s bustling commercial zones. You will find |
| Not So New Delhi | | | | the largest collection of crafts and trade stores in the |
| It is believed that Delhi has been destroyed and | | | | comfort of indoor air conditioning as well as excellent |
| rebuilt nearly a dozen times since its original | | | | bargaining 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 incredible | | | | World War I. Nearby you will find the National |
| historical appeal of the clustered districts, royal | | | | Museum, a must see for comprehensive Indian |
| edifices and spiritual sanctuaries. The generational | | | | culture and heritage, and the Tibet House, founded |
| layers of history and architecture are apparent in | | | | by the Dalai Lama to promote the preservation and |
| monuments, public art displays, and ancient gardens | | | | perseverance 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 and | | | | Palace, 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 the | | | | midday picnic. |
| city and also the seat of government. The colossal | | | | Remember to take the extremes of weather into |
| Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) is a | | | | account when booking your airfare to New Delhi on |
| magnificent structure originally titled the | | | | cFares. The summer months exceed 90 degrees |
| Viceroy’s House under British rule. The 350 | | | | Fahrenheit on a regular basis while late spring offers |
| room palace displays a well studied blend of classical | | | | the rainy season and the winter months drop all the |
| Greek and Indian architecture. If you are lucky | | | | way down to zero. The ideal time to explore the |
| enough to travel to New Delhi in February you will | | | | vast and monumental sights of New Delhi is during |
| find the blooming red rose gardens open to the | | | | October-November and February-March when |
| public. Make your way to the east side of New Delhi | | | | temperatures are more mild on average. |