A Practical Guide to Delhi

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THE
COMMONWEALTH
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The Commonwealth Games 2010:
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pick of Delhi . . . . . . . . . .6
Looking Back . . . . . . . . .10
Holy Trail . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Green Delhi . . . . . . . . . .18
Old Delhi Walk . . . . . . .20
New Delhi Tour . . . . . . .26
Mehrauli Walk . . . . . . . .32
Eating Out . . . . . . . . . . .38
Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Important Info . . . . . . . .49
Hop On, Hop Off . . . . . .51
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Moving Around . . . . . . .53
Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Money Matters . . . . . . . .56
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Adventure . . . . . . . . . . .58
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Accommodation . . . . . . .60
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Introduction
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Welcome to the city of Delhi! It is old; it is young; it is big,
green and beautiful. It is up to you to choose the aspects you
want to explore.
Delhi has a long history that has witnessed several
dynasties come and go. Great kings longing to leave an
impression on the city have given us a veritable treasure of
monuments. Lal Qila and Qutub Minar are famous across
the world. As the capital of India, New Delhi also has the
privilege of housing the Rashtrapati Bhawan — a modern
architectural marvel. Besides, additions like the Lotus Temple
and Akshardham continue to add splendour.
The city embraces people of all faiths. Which is why most
religions are represented here in their statuesque places of
worship. You will also find godliness in Delhi’s clean air. The
city boasts of a large number of parks and forests that are
worth visiting.
For the sake of your convenience, we have a few suggested
tour plans for you in the book. It is an attempt to ensure that
your time is well spent. We have grouped important sites
such that you may not miss any of the must-sees.
Remember, Delhi is also a great place for eating and
shopping. So make sure you visit places like Chandni Chowk
and Connaught Place for a binge or two.
Towards the end of the book, you will find useful
information on Commonwealth Games and everyday
necessities. The STD code for Delhi is 011. If you are calling
from a mobile phone, dial the code before eight-digit
numbers.
Wish you a happy stay in Delhi!
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RED FORT
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Dominating Old Delhi, Lal
Qila or the Red Fort is an
impressive testimony to
Mughal grandeur. Shah
Jahan’s palace of a bygone
era is now the landmark of
the annual Indian
Independence Day
celebrations on 15 August.
Every year, the Prime
Minister of India addresses
the nation from the
ramparts of this World
Heritage Site.
JAMA MASJID One of the largest
mosques in Asia, Jama
Masjid (1650–56), or the
Friday Mosque, in Old
Delhi is said to be the
finest example of
three-domed Mughal
mosques. Located on a
high outcrop of rock, its
domes and minarets are
easily visible above the
surrounding cluster of
rooftops and its grandeur
never fails to impress.
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CHANDNI CHOWK
Leading away from the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, meaning
Moonlit Square, is the thoroughfare link to Old Delhi’s myriad
bazaars and sights.
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CONNAUGHT
PLACE A favourite shopping
centre for locals and
tourists alike, the
white-washed colonnaded
arches still retain the aura
of the days of the Raj.
RAJ GHAT
Located on the west bank
of the river Yamuna and
set in the midst of deep
green lawns, Raj Ghat is
a simple memorial to
Mahatma Gandhi.
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RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN
The residence of the President of India,
Rashtrapati Bhawan is one of the
largest and grandest Raj-era
constructions. Built by Sir Edwin
Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker, it was
once the British Viceroy’s palace.
QUTUB MINAR
HUMAYUN’S TOMB
Built by Hamida Banu Begum,
Humayun’s widow, Humayun’s Tomb
is Delhi’s first Mughal mausoleum. This
World Heritage Site also marks the
advent of garden tombs in India.
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A UNESCO World
Heritage Site, the
72.5-metre-high Qutub
Minar is made of red
and buff sandstone. Its
fluted form narrows at
the top, producing the
illusion of even greater
height. The Qutub
Festival, hosted by
Delhi Tourism, is held
here in Sep–Oct
every year.
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DILLI HAAT
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A crafts and food bazaar set up to promote the Indian
handicrafts industry and Indian cuisine, Dilli Haat is a must-visit
for a complete India experience.
Opp. INA Market, Ph:26119055 Nearest Metro: INA
Near TV Tower, Pitampura, Ph:27317663 Nearest Metro: Pitampura
Open: 11am to 10pm Entry: `15 (Adult), `5 (Children)
AZAD HIND
GRAM
Azad Hind Gram is a
project developed by Delhi
Tourism to honour Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose. It
offers quality leisure space
and wayside amenities to
citizens.
Tikri Kalan, Rohtak Road, Ph:28353102
Nearest Metro Station: Mundka Open: 10am to 6pm Entry: Free
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
The largest museum in India, the National Museum is devoted
to Indian art history and iconography as well as to Buddhist
studies.
Janpath, Ph: 23013357, 23019272 Nearest Metro Station: Central
Secretariat Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed
NATIONAL RAIL
MUSEUM The National Rail Museum
is a storehouse of
information about the
history of railways in India.
This museum, spread
across ten acres, has all the
ingredients of a popular tourist spot — history, heritage,
information, leisure and entertainment.
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, Near Bhutan Embassy,
Ph: 23304137, 26880939 Nearest Metro Station: Dhaula Kuan
Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed
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GANDHI NATIONAL MUSEUM Raj Ghat, Ph: 23311793 Nearest Metro Station: Indraprastha
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Built opposite Raj Ghat, the two-storey Gandhi National Museum
houses a collection of photographs, relics, memorabilia, books,
journals and documents, audio-visual materials, exhibition and
art pieces closely connected to Mahatma Gandhi.
INDIRA GANDHI SMRITI
Also called the Indira Gandhi
Memorial, this museum was the
residence of the former Prime
Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
On display are her personal
belongings and a collection of rare
photographs from her life.
1, Safdarjung Road
Nearest Metro Station: Race Course
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SANSKRITI
MUSEUM Set amidst landscaped
gardens of Sanskriti
Kendra, the Sanskriti
Museum is a
wonderful place to see
traditional terracotta
art. The museum has
over 1,500 exquisite exhibits on display.
Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Ph: 26501796
Nearest Metro Station: Mehrauli, Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed
CRAFTS MUSEUM
The Crafts Museum is a charming oasis amidst the hustle and
bustle of Delhi. Mud huts with painted walls and thatched roofs,
courtyards, terracotta horses recreating village shrines, and
craftsmen at work are some of the elements that add to the rural
ambience of the place.
Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan, Ph: 23371887, 23371641
Metro Station: Pragati Maidan Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Jaipur House, Near India Gate, Ph: 23384640, 23382835 Nearest
Metro Station: Pragati Maidan Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed
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Located in Jaipur House (former palace of erstwhile Maharajas
of Jaipur), the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) houses
a significant collection of modern and contemporary art in
the country.
SULABH INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOILETS
A unique concept, Sulabh
International Museum of
Toilets displays the
evolution of the toilet and
its various designs. It also
has toilet-related items that
date back to 2500 BC.
Mahavir Enclave, Palam Dabri
Marg, Ph: 25031518 Nearest
Metro Station: Dwarka Mor
Open: Mon–Sat; Sunday
closed
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LAXMI NARAIN MANDIR
Also known as Birla Mandir, the Laxmi Narain Temple was built
in 1938 by BD Birla. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and
his consort, Goddess Lakshmi. It was inaugurated by Mahatma
Gandhi on the condition that the temple not bar entry to people
on the basis of caste, creed or religion.
Near Gole Market, Mandir Marg, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: RK Ashram Marg
CHHATTARPUR
Chhattarpur Temple is one
of the largest and most
popular Hindu temples in
Delhi. While the presiding
deity is Goddess Durga, the
complex has temples
dedicated to different
deities such as Lord Shiva,
Lord Ganesha and Lord
Rama.
Mehrauli–Gurgaon Road Nearest Metro Station: Mehrauli
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JAMA MASJID
Considered to be the last architectural work
of Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is the
largest mosque in India.
West of Red Fort
Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar
SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is
perhaps one of the most important
Catholic churches of Delhi. It was designed
by Henry Medd.
Near Gole Dak Khana, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
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BANGLA SAHIB
For Sikhs, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib holds a prominent position.
The name Bangla Sahib is from the bungalow where the eighth
Sikh Guru, Guru Harkishen Dev, stayed in 1664. Later, the
architecturally impressive bungalow was dedicated to the
memory of the Guru and was made into this gurudwara.
Near Gole Market, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
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NIZAMUDDIN
DARGAH
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The dargah of the Sufi
saint Hazrat Nizamuddin
Auliya is visited by people
of all faiths. The tomb of
renowned poet Amir
Khusro, the saint’s
favourite disciple, is also
in the same complex.
Near Humayun’s Tomb
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
LOTUS TEMPLE
A masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, the Lotus Temple
was designed by Fariburz Sabha, a Canadian Bahá'í of Iranian
descent. Built between 1980 and 1986, it is the latest among the
seven Bahá'í temples across the world.
Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place
Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji Mandir
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AKSHARDHAM
On NH 24, Mayur Vihar Nearest Metro Station: Akshardham
Open: Tue–Sun; Monday closed Website: www.akshardham.com
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One of the largest and most intricate places of worship ever
built, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Delhi is a reflection
of the essence and magnitude of India’s ancient architecture,
tradition and timeless spirituality. The imposing pink-sandstone
and white-marble temple complex spreads over 100 acres on the
eastern banks of River Yamuna.
Other places of worship
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Aurobindo Marg Metro Station: Hauz Khas
Ramkrishna Mission
RK Ashram Marg, Panchkuian Road Metro Station: RK Ashram Marg
ISKCON Temple
Sant Nagar, East of Kailash Metro Station: East of Kailash
Digambar Jain Temple
Chandni Chowk Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Judah Hyam Synagogue
2, Humayun Road Metro Station: Khan Market
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INDIA GATE LAWNS
The beautiful lawns spread over a large area around the
towering India Gate. It is the perfect venue for an evening or
late-night outing. Ice cream and other snacks are available with
mobile vendors.
LODI GARDEN Adjoining the India
International Centre, this
wonderful garden is a blend
of nature and history. The
garden built around the
tombs of Sayyid and Lodi
rulers is a perfect retreat for
the tired soul.
BUDDHA JAYANTI PARK
Built to commemorate the 2500th year
of Lord Buddha's attainment of nirvana,
this beautiful garden has a gilded
Buddha statue and the sapling of the
original Bodhi tree (under which
Buddha attained nirvana). The park has
three entrances at Ridge Road, Shankar
Road and Sardar Patel Marg respectively.
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NEHRU PARK Located on the main Panchsheel
Marg, next to the Chanakyapuri
Diplomatic Enclave, this park is
spread over an area of more than
80 acres. The major attractions
here are the mounds and rocks
inscribed with quotes from Nehru,
the 'Morning Ragas' series of
musical concerts and free yoga
classes held by Delhi Tourism.
GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES
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This 20-acre site, located at Said-ul-Ajaib
village close to the Mehrauli heritage
area, artistically blends colour and
fragrance, texture and form so as to
heighten your sensory responses to
touch, smell, sight, sound and taste.
Said-ul-Ajaib, Ph:29536401
Nearest Metro Station: Saket
Timings: 8am to 9pm
Entry: `15 (Adult), `10 (Children)
DEER PARK Easily accessible from Hauz Khas
Village or Safdarjang Enclave,
this park is beautifully
landscaped with trees, velvet
grasses and a water body. You
can find spotted deer or peacock,
rabbits and guinea pigs along
with many varieties of birds.
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Charming Chandni Chowk
Shahjahanabad, the capital Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
established in the 17th century, lies 2 km north of
Connaught Place. Popularly known as Purani Dilli (Old
Delhi) now, the walled city was once the capital of Muslim
rule in India. A world in itself, it will take you on a
historical trip in its crowded, labyrinthine lanes. Its
historical sites are imposing, the markets vibrant and
colourful, and the sights and smells simply unforgettable.
If you take the Metro, get down at Chandni Chowk Metro Station
and head towards the Chandni Chowk exit. Get on to a rickshaw
there and go to Lal Qila (Red Fort) via the Town Hall.
Alternatively, take a taxi or auto-rickshaw from your hotel
straight to the fort.
Red Fort
The fort, now a World Heritage Site, was built between AD 1639
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Peacock Throne
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and 1648 after Shah Jahan decided
to move his capital from Agra to
Shahjahanabad. You can enter the
fort from Netaji Subhash Road
through the Lahori Gate. Next comes
the covered bazaar of Chhatta
Chowk, where jewellery and carpets
are sold. You then reach the Naubat Khana, where musicians once
used to play three times a day. It now houses the War Memorial
Museum. The path eastward takes you to the Diwan-i-Aam or the
Hall of Public Audiences. Immediately east is Rang Mahal or the
Palace of Colours.
On its north is Khas Mahal, the emperor's personal palace.
Further north you come to the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of
Private Audience. This hall is made of marble, and its centrepiece
used to be the Peacock Throne. Other attractions enclosed within
the Red Fort are the Hammams or the Royal Baths; the Shahi Burj,
which used to be Shah Jahan's private working area; and the Moti
Masjid or the Pearl Mosque.
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Netaji Subhash Marg
Metro Station:
Chandni Chowk
Open: Tue–Sun
Timings: Sunrise to
Sunset
Entry Fee:
`10 (Indians), `250
(foreigners)
Photography: Nil
(`25 for video
filming)
Sound & Light
Shows: 6pm onwards
in English and Hindi
Ticket: `80 (adults),
`30 (children)
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Digambar
Jain Temple:
Adding to a
secular Delhi
Having come out of the fort, set out in a cycle-rickshaw
(`80–`100 per hour), or on foot if the streets are too congested.
Enter Chandni Chowk, the busy commercial street which was
designed by Shah Jahan’s daughter, Jahanara Begum. First, on the
right you will see the Digambar Jain Temple. It is said to be the
oldest Jain temple in Delhi. It is a haven of tranquillity amid the
noise and chaos of the main streets. In the same complex you will
see flying creatures being treated at the Bird Hospital. Proceed
next to the Gauri
Shankar
Temple ,
which has an 800year-old brown lingam
(Lord Shiva’s phallic
symbol) encased in
marble. Next down the
street is Gurudwara
Fatehpuri Mosque:
Proportionally not as
perfect as Jama Masjid
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Sis Ganj, the welcoming Sikh temple that was built where Guru
Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, was beheaded by Aurangzeb.
The trunk of the banyan tree under which the guru was killed is
still there on the premises. Before you enter the gurudwara, take
off your shoes and wash your hands and feet.
Adjacent to Gurudwara Sis Ganj is the Sunehri Masjid or
"Golden Mosque". Its onion-shaped, copper domes were once
gilded, which earned the mosque its name. It was from here that
the Persian invader Nadir Shah watched as his men massacred
some 3,000 citizens in AD 1739. If you turn left from the
gurudwara you enter Kinari Bazaar, which is the best place to look
for zari and zardozi trimmings. This bright bazaar specializes in
wedding paraphernalia such as glittering tinsel decorations and
ornate bridal accessories.
If you go straight you reach the Fatehpuri Masjid, designed by
one of Shah Jahan's wives for herself.
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A detour to the right takes you to the Church Mission Marg.
Turn left and you will find yourself in Khari Baoli — Asia's largest
spice market. The aromas of the spices will thrill you, but beware
of pickpockets in the crowded area. Having seen and smelt the
spices that led Vasco da Gama to discover India, double back down
Chandni Chowk. You may turn right into Kinari Bazaar if you
have not seen it already. Otherwise, if you go on, a right turn
further ahead leads you to Dariba Kalan known for its pearl, gold
and silver jewellery and attar (natural perfumes). Proceed down
south towards Jama Masjid and you will see the tall spire of the
Shiv Temple.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, is also known as Jami
or Jummah Masjid. A magnificent flight of red sandstone steps
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Courtyard of the Jama Masjid: 25,000
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takes you to the arched gateways
(east, north and south) and through
to a large, rectangular, open
courtyard that can hold as many as
25,000 devotees. In the centre of the courtyard is an ablution
tank, hauz, and in front of it, a raised platform called dikka. Leave
your shoes outside for a small fee and cover your knees before you
enter the mosque. Be careful about your timings. During the
namaaz (prayers), tourists are not allowed inside.
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Off Netaji Subhash
Marg, West of Red
Fort
Metro Station:
Chawri Bazaar
Timings: 7am to
Noon, 1.30pm to
6.30pm. Tourists not
allowed during
prayer hours.
Open: All days
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: `200
Having explored the mosque, head down west to Chawri Bazaar,
the paper market also known for its brass and copper items. Next
you reach Nai Sarak, where people go for books and stationery of
all kinds. Head south to Churiwali Gali and see the bangles on
display. You can stop for a sumptuous meal at the Karim Hotel.
Originating in the days of Bahadur Shah Zafar, it is currently
ranked among the top restaurants in Asia for its authentic
Mughlai food. Karim serves delicious Mutton Kebabs and
Burrahs. You must also try their Nihari and Paaya.
Note: INTACH conducts regular walks of Chandni Chowk every weekend
(contact 24641304, 24632269).
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Liven up with Lutyens
When you are in the city a visit to Lutyens' Delhi is a must.
It is the central administrative area of New Delhi which
was designed principally by the master architect Sir Edwin
Lutyens. If Shahjahanabad is a crowded, old-era city,
Lutyens' Delhi is known for its openness, greenery and
modern visage. Superb rhubarb-red and beige-pink
sandstone has been used in its grand buildings. The
bungalows in this part of the city are built for the city's
climate. Large, open verandahs, apart from their elegance,
keep the inner rooms cool. High ceilings carry the hot air
up, and out through the ventilators.
The best way to tour this area is to hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Start with the Rashtrapati Bhavan atop the Raisina Hill at the
western end of Rajpath. It is the official residence of the President
of India. It took 17 years to build this vast mansion of 340 rooms
spread over four floors. It was completed in 1931. Built in two
shades of sandstone, this building reflects a blend of Mughal and
classical European style of architecture. The most prominent and
distinguishing aspect of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is its huge dome,
structured in the pattern of the great Stupa at Sanchi. In front of
the Rashtrapati Bhavan is the Jaipur Column, topped by the Star
of India. Towards the west of the Rashtrapati Bhavan lie the
famous Mughal Gardens, modelled on Emperor Babar’s favoured
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“charbagh” design. The gardens are
open to public visit only in the
months of February and March
(10am–4pm) when the flowers are
in full bloom.
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West of Rajpath,
Raisina Hill
Metro Station:
Central Secretariat
Entry: Permission
required
Days Closed: None
Photography:
Permission required
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As you stand at Vijay Chowk
(Victory Square) at the foot of the
Rashtrapati Bhavan and facing it,
you have North Block on your right
and South Block on your left. The
two Secretariat Buildings are
counted among the most impressive
State office buildings in the world. Completed in 1929, these twotoned buildings are said to be patterned on the Union buildings in
Pretoria, South Africa. The designer was Sir Herbert Baker.
Together, the two blocks have about a thousand rooms. Each
block has four floors and is crowned by an imposing central
Baroque dome.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: A mansion with 340 rooms
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Sansad Bhavan: A wonderful circle
If you go a little north of Rajpath from this point, you reach the
Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House). It is a circular building
designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir
Herbert Baker in 1912–13. The roof of the outer circle is
supported by 144 granite pillars. The Parliament House has
colonnaded verandahs enclosing the entire circumference. There
is a domed central hall and three semi-circular structures. Entry
into the House requires official permission.
Come back to Vijay Chowk and follow the Rajpath and its
panoramic view straight to India Gate.
India Gate
This 42-metre-high monument was erected as a memorial in
honour of the Indian and British soldiers martyred during World
War I and the Third Afghan War in 1919. The names of the
13,516 martyrs are inscribed on the imposing monument. Under
the arch of India Gate is the Amar Jawan Jyoti, or the Flame of
the Immortal Warrior. The eternal flame pays homage to the
soldiers killed during the Indo-Pak War in 1971. Next to the
monument is a beautiful canopy or domed kiosk with a roof of
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Near Rajpath
Nearest Metro
Station: Pragati
Maidan
Timings: Morning to
Night
Entry Fee: Free
Days Closed: None
Photography
Charges: Nil
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It would be a good idea to take your
vehicle round this national
monument. On the circumference
you will find small palaces of
erstwhile princely states. They now
serve other purposes. Baroda House
is the headquarters of the Northern
Railway. Patiala House has become a
court complex. Next you come to a
road which leads you to Purana Qila, which was built by the
Mughal emperor Humayun in 1533. The next road leads you to
the National Stadium. Further on is Pandara Road, known for
restaurants like Gulati, Chicken Inn, Have More and Pindi.
Bikaner House has the Rajasthan Tourism Office, where you can
catch a bus to Jaipur. Jaipur House houses the National Gallery of
Modern Art.
Exit the circle through Akbar Road and reach the Motilal
Nehru place roundabout. Take the Janpath Road now and head
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red sandstone. It was under this
canopy that the marble statue of
George V once stood. Stand on the
other side of the canopy and view the
entire Rajpath at a stretch. Laze on
the sprawling lush, green lawns that
house the famous Boat Club and the
Children's Park. Gorge on traditional
Indian snacks like Bhel Puri, Chana
Jor Garam, Dal ka Pakodas, potato
chips and candy floss, ice cream, and
aerated drinks. You can see children
blowing soap bubbles or playing
cricket here.
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towards Connaught Place. As you cross Maulana Azad Road, you
have the National Museum on your right. Across the Rajpath you
will see the Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts (IGNCA).
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Connaught Place
When you approach Connaught Place, you get to see the Central
Cottage Industries Emporium (open all days; 10am–7pm) housed
in the Jawahar Vyapar Bhavan. It showcases the creations of
Indian craftsmen, weavers and folk artists. Bid farewell to your
auto-rickshaw/taxi so that you may walk at leisure here. You can
go street shopping at Janpath for cotton clothes, curios, and silver
and artificial jewellery.
Known popularly as CP and officially as Rajeev Chowk (the
metro station also goes by this name), Connaught Place is one of
the largest business centres in Delhi. Its Georgian architecture is
modelled after the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. The
horseshoe-shaped market and the area around it are excellent for
eating and shopping. The beautiful Central Park hosts
cultural activities.
Connaught Place: Built around the Central Park
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Janpath: Garments with Gujarati embroidery on sale
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Banana Leaf (N-12) and Saravana Bhavan (46, Janpath) offer
South Indian dishes. Shredded Lamb in Garlic Sauce is good at
Berco’s (G-2/43A). Bonsai (B-49) is known for its Thai and
Chinese. For street food go to the Jantar Mantar Stalls. Keventers
(17A) is a haven for milkshakes. Nizam's (H-5/6) has long been
dishing out Kolkata–Mughlai rolls. Multi-cuisine Rodeo (A-12) is
an old favourite. Sushi is the best choice at Tao
(E-8). Wengers (A-16) is one of the most popular confectioneries.
Wimpy (N-6, Janpath) and Nirula’s (K-14) are fast-food joints.
Haldiram’s (L Block) is known for its sweets and snacks.
Shoppers can visit shops and outlets of famous brands in the
Inner and Outer Circle. The underground market, Palika Bazaar,
is famous for cheap electronic goods and clothes. Shankar Market
is one of the biggest garment hubs in Delhi. Hundreds of shops
specialize in making jeans of all sizes at Mohan Singh Palace. Visit
the Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan (Sundays closed) in the Regal
Building for handloom and village industry products. If you
would like to have the pick of all states, go to the State Emporia
Complex on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. You may visit the Rajiv
Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan here. If you want to do bargain
shopping, head towards the Paharganj Main Bazaar.
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Savour the Sultanate
During the Delhi Sultanate, Turkic and Afghan
dynasties — Mamluks (slaves), Khiljis, Tughlaqs,
Sayyids and Lodis — ruled from Delhi for more than
three centuries. Before the Sultans lost to the Mughals
they had contributed substantially to Delhi, especially
its architecture. Their work can be seen mostly in South
Delhi. Among these dynasties, the Slave Dynasty is
known especially for the marvel built right at the
outset — Qutub Minar. Along with the Qutub, there are
several other lesser known monuments in the complex
and its vicinity in Mehrauli. Let us walk through these.
You can take local buses from various points in Delhi to reach the
Qutub Complex, which is located in the southern part of the city.
Besides, there are regular buses to this monument from
Connaught Place and the Interstate Bus Terminuses (ISBTs) at
Kashmiri Gate and Sarai Kale Khan. Delhi Tourism and private
operators conduct guided tours. You can also take the metro to
Mehrauli.
Qutub Complex
The Qutub complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also
the venue for the annual Qutub Festival. The entrance to the
Qutub Complex is part of a serai (inn) from the late Mughal era.
Beyond the entrance is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, also known
as the Qutub Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi. It was the
first mosque built in Delhi after the Islamic conquest of India.
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Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193,
Mehrauli, 16 km from
it is the best surviving example of
Connaught Place
Ghurid architecture. Not only was
Nearest Metro
the mosque raised over the remains
Station: Mehrauli
of a temple, it was also constructed
Timings: Morning to
from materials taken from 27
Evening
demolished temples.
Entry Fee: `10
The Iron Pillar in the courtyard of
(Indians), `250
the mosque is a favourite with all
(foreigners)
visitors. Originally built to pay
Days Closed: None
homage to Lord Vishnu and the
Photography
memory of Chandragupta II, the
Charges: Nil (`25 for
pillar has held against corrosion for
video filming)
the last 1600 years. For visitors, it had
become common practice to stand
with their backs to the pillar and try to encircle it with their arms.
It was said that if you could make your hands touch, your wish
would be fulfilled! For the pillar, however, it was an exercise full of
sweat. To avoid this, metal grills have now been put around it.
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To the northwest of the mosque lies Iltutmish's Tomb, which
Fergusson described as "one of the richest examples of Hindu art
applied to Muhammadan purposes". Sauntering around
Ala-ud-din's madrasa and tomb, you reach your coveted minaret.
At 72.5 metres, Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the
world. Its construction was started in AD 1200 by Qutub-ud-din
Aibak. The minaret is made of red and buff sandstone covered
with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran. One of the
earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic
architecture, it was probably built to commemorate the victory of
Muhammad Ghori over the Rajputs. Standing before this tall
structure can, ironically, be a lesson in humility.
The Ala-i-Darwaza (Alai Gate) is the main gateway from the
southern side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. It was built by the
second Khilji Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji, in AD 1311. The
gateway testifies to the skills of the Turkish artisans. Ala’i Minar,
which stands to the north of Qutub Minar, was commenced by
Ala-ud-din. He wanted to make it twice the size of Qutub, but he
Ala-i-Darwaza: Testifies to the skills of the Turkish artisans
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could complete only the first storey, which now has an extant
height of 25m.
When you leave the complex, take an auto-rickshaw to the
entrance of the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. You may even walk
down.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
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Enter the park through the Gateway to Balban's Tomb. The
gateway was believed to be an independent structure until
conservation work revealed that it was connected to Balban's
Tomb. The 13th-century tomb of Sultan Balban, the last great
ruler of the Slave Dynasty, lies in a square, rubble-built chamber
with arched openings on all four sides. This is the first major
building in India where the true arch and dome were constructed.
On its left are the ruins of buildings estimated to be of 16th and
17th centuries. This part was uncovered from dense forests in the
years 2001–02.
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Jamali-Kamali's Mosque and Tomb: View of the the south wall
Take a right turn and you reach the Jamali-Kamali Mosque and
Tomb. The construction of the mosque was started around
1528–29 during the rule of Babur, the founder of the Mughal
Empire, but was completed during Humayun's period. The tomb
was also built in 1528-29, though he died around 1535-36. Jamali
was a saint and a poet during the reign of Sikandar Lodi and
Humayun. He was initiated into Sufism by his teacher Shaikh
Samauddin. Not much is known about Kamali. Some original blue
tiles still survive above the entrance doorway of the mosque.
Next you reach what was once the estate of British Resident,
Sir Thomas Metcalfe. You come to Metcalfe's Bridge. A grand
staircase led to Quli Khan's Tomb from the bridge, which Metcalfe
erected to provide access to his estate. Formerly known as
Dilkusha, the tomb lies just beyond the walled enclosure of the
Qutub Complex. Muhammad Quli Khan was the foster-brother of
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Akbar. In the early 1840s, Metcalfe converted the tomb into a
country residence with landscaped gardens, terraces and
guesthouses. There is a Canopy erected by Metcalfe. It stands on
an artificial mound and forms an excellent vantage point for all
the surrounding structures. The Lodi period gateway leading
from Quli Khan's tomb to the Qutub was extended by Metcalfe
and used as a guesthouse.
Take a left turn from the canopy and you reach Rajon ki Baoli
via Lal Kot Wall. King Anangpal, the Tomar ruler, built Lal Kot as
his citadel around AD 1050 when the Tomar Rajputs shifted their
base from the Suraj Kund region to this area. It was the original
Red Fort of Delhi. Rajon ki Baoli was used by raj (masons) and
hence its name. The magnificent three-storeyed step-well was
built by Daulat Khan during the reign of Sikandar Lodi in 1516.
From there a long way brings you back to the entrance of the
complex. On the way you get to see, among other structures, a
walled enclosure, a mosque and tomb, gatehouses, a tomb with
sandstone jharokha, and
horse stables. There are
two more tombs on your
right — those of
Maulana Majduddin and
Khan Shaheed. The mid13th-century
Sufi
teacher,
Maulana
Majduddin Haji is known
for
his
dozen-odd
pilgrimages to Mecca.
Khan Shaheed was the
Khan Shaheed’s Tomb
son of Balban.
Note: Delhi Tourism and INTACH conduct regular heritage walks at the
Mehrauli Archaeological Park every weekend (contact 24641304, 24632269).
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Restaurants
NORTH INDIAN
Baluchi
The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue,
23709000, 23411001, 44447777
Bukhara and Dum Pukht
ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave,
26112233
eating out
Colonel's Kababz
29/1, Defence Colony Market,
24338137, 24333124, 9350232021
Dhaba
The Claridges, 12, Aurangzeb Road,
23010211, 41335082, 41335133
Diya
The Leela Kempinski, Ambience
Island, Gurgaon, 0124-4771234
Fire
The Park, 15, Parliament Street,
23743000, 23744000
Frontier
The Ashok, 50, Chanakyapuri,
26110101, 26878887, 26878885
Great Kabab Factory, The
Fortune Arcade, Sector 18, Noida
0120-2515880–83
Hotel Radisson, NH 8, Mahipalpur,
New Delhi, 26779191
Hao Shi Nian Nian
Central Plaza, Golf Course Road,
Gurgaon, 0124-4258888
M-25, GK-II, 47748888
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Ignis
E-45, Connaught Place, 43081984
Karim Hotel
Gate 1, 16, Gali Kebabian, Jama
Masjid, 23264981
168/2, Jha House Basti, Hazrat
Nizamuddin West, 24350018
G-40, Sec 18, Noida, 0120-2591265
Also at Preet Vihar, Zakir Nagar,
Malviya Nagar, Rajouri Garden and
Gurgaon
Maamouchee Kitchen
Centrestage Mall, Sector 18, Noida,
0120-4312241, 2517037
Masala Art
Taj Palace Hotel, 2, Sardar Patel
Marg, 26110202
Moti Mahal
3703, Netaji Subhash Marg,
Daryaganj, Delhi, 23273011
Sahib Sindh Sultan
Third Floor, Ambience Mall,
Gurgaon, 0124-3058802
Singh Sahib
Lobby, InterContinental Eros,
Nehru Place, 41223344
Veda
307–308, DLF Place, Vasant Kunj,
46040707
H 26–27, Outer Circle, Connaught
Place, 41513535, 41513940
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SOUTH INDIAN
Andhra Pradesh Bhawan
1, Ashoka Road, AP Bhawan,
23387499, 23382031
Dakshin
Sheraton Hotel, District Centre,
M-Block, Saket, 42661122
Naivedyam
1, Hauz Khas Village, 26960426,
26536045
12, Kalkaji Main Road, 26236364
25/35, East Patel Nagar, 25862929,
65457986
K-15, Connaught Circus, 23412470,
23417455, 64691352
Also at Ashok Vihar, Noida, Preet
Vihar, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad,
Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar,
Defence Colony and Chanakyapuri
Saravana Bhavan
46, Janpath, Connaught Place,
23317755, 23316060
P-15/9, Connaught Circus,
23347755, 28844046
BENGALI
Baboo Mashai
203, Dahia Wali Gali, Sector 17,
Gurgaon, 0124-6526179
K-1/52, CR Park, 26275220
Bijoli Grill
17, Dilli Haat, Aurobindo Marg,
26881855, 29237371, 9811928766
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Oh! Calcutta
E Block, International Trade Towers,
Nehru Place, 26464180–82
GUJARATI
Gujarat Namkeen Bhandar
3775, Chawri Bazaar, 23924891
Gujarat Samaj Santushti
Food Court
2, Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines,
23981796–98
Suruchi
15A/56, WEA, Opp. Roopak Store,
Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh,
45000244, 25731614–17
Pacific Mall, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad,
0120-3012002/04
COASTAL
Swagath Bar and Restaurant
14, Defence Colony Market,
24330930, 24337538, 24334537
Also at Noida, Naraina, Malviya
Nagar, GK-II and Gurgaon
eating out
Sagar Ratna
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CHINESE
19 Oriental Avenue
Shangri-La Hotel, 19, Ashok Road,
41191919
China Club
Tower C, Global Business Park, MG
Road, Gurgaon, 0124-2566000/222
China Kitchen, The
Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place,
26791234, 66771308
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Chinese, The
THAI
19 Oriental Avenue
Empress of China
Shangri-La Hotel, 19, Ashok Road,
41191919
House of Ming
Hotel Taj Mahal, 1, Mansingh Road,
23026162
Jade
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F-14/15, Connaught Place,
65398888,23708888
Inter Continental Eros, Nehru Place,
41223344
23010211, 41335082, 41335133
My Humble House
26112233
Ego Thai
53, Community Centre, New Friends
Colony, 26331181-82
Emperor Lounge
23026162
R.E.D.
MBD Radisson, L-, Sector 18, Noida,
0120-4300000
JAPANESE
New World Mainland China
Konomi
DLF Place, Saket, 41680000
Trident Hilton, 443, Phase V, Udyog
Vihar, Gurgaon, 0124-2450505
Pan Asian
Sheraton Hotel, Saket, 42661122
Kylin
Sampan
24, PVR Priya Complex, Basant Lok,
Vasant Vihar, 41669799, 41669778
Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Friends
Colony, 26835070, 41672222
Side Wok
3/48, Malcha Marg, 46068122
45, Khan Market, 43587122
Spice Route, The
Wasabi by Morimoto
23026162
EUROPEAN
Blanco
The Imperial, Janpath, 23341234
62, Khan Market, 43597155/66
Taipan
Curzon Room
The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg,
24304758, 24363030
Oberoi Maidens, 7, Shamnath Marg,
Civil Lines, 23975464
Taman Gang
Garden Terrace
DLF Place, Vasant Kunj, 45567777
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Grill, The
Sevilla
23709000, 23411001, 44447777
41335133
Lodi — The Garden
Restaurant
Lodi Gardens, Near Gate 1,
Lodi Road, 24655054, 24652808
BRAZILIAN
Wild Fire
Crown Plaza Today, Sector 29,
NH 8, Gurgaon, 0124-4534000
Orient Express
Marg, 26110202
ITALIAN
Amici
47, Khan Market, 43587193
MEDITERRANEAN
Aqua
The Park, 15, Parliament Street,
23743000
Mashrabiya
The Ashok, 50-B, Chanakyapuri,
26111065, 26110101
23, Sunder Nagar Market,
41507475/76
Shalom
Grill, The
23709000, 23411001
D-4,Vasant Vihar, 41688994
N-18, GK-I, 41632280–83
RUSSIAN
Italia
Bline
309/310, DLF Promenade Mall.
Vasant Kunj, 43111777
15, Anand Niketan Market,
9810197494
La Piazza
VIETNAMESE
Blue Ginger
26791234, 66771308
West View — The Grill
26112233
SPANISH
Lodhi
Lodhi Road, Next to Methodist
Church, 43633333
eating out
Baci
Taj Palace, SP Marg, 26110202
COFFEE SHOP
Blooms
InterContinental Eros, Nehru Place,
41223344,26223344
Cilantro
Trident Hotel, 443, Udyog Vihar-V,
Gurgaon, 0124-2450505, 4160304
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Costa Coffee
Jaypee Siddharth, 3, Rajendra Place,
25762501, 25760000
Jaypee Vasant Continental, Vasant
Vihar, 26148800, 26141177
L-8, Connaught Circus, 41500864
Terminal 1A, Domestic Airport,
Palam, 32027733
Also at Faridabad, Saket,Gurgaon,
Rajouri Garden, GK, Noida and
Green Park
Taj Palace, 2, Sardar Patel Marg,
66503721/31, 26110202
Mocha
23010211, 41335082, 41335133
1000, Opp. Regency Park,
Gurgaon, Ph: 9818528439
28A, Defence Colony Market,
46588445, 46588567
8/9, Satyam Complex, Nehru Place,
26466733/34
Threesixty°
Uniqafe
The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg,
24363030
Unitech Trade Centre, Sushant Lok,
Phase I, C Block, Gurgaon,
0124-4049021/4043341
One, The
Le Meridien, Windsor Place,
Janpath, 23710101
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Eggspectation
Kafe Fontana
Pickwicks
COFFEE BAR
Barista
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TEA LOUNGE
Atrium, The
15, Gyandeep, Defence Colony
Market, 41664090
The Imperial, Janpath, 23341234
Cafe Coffee Day
Cha Bar
N-11, Connaught Place, 64638610
1483,ES Pearey Lal Building,
Chandni Chowk, 64500292
14,Community Centre, New Friends
Colony, 9312875027
Lifestyle Store, Great India Palace,
Sec 38A, Noida, 0120-6487005
Also at Khan Market, Faridabad,
Lajpat Nagar-2, Raja Garden, Vasant
Kunj and Gurgaon
Statesman House, Barakhamba
Road
Emperor Lounge
23026162
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Nightlife
BARS
BEER BARS
Agni
Howzatt
The Park Hotel,15, Parliament
Street, 23743000
Hotel Galaxy, Sector 15, Part II,
NH 8, Gurgaon, 0124-4565000
Baci
Rockman's Beer Island
23, Sundar Nagar Market, 41507445
Ambience Mall, Level 3, NH-8,
Gurgaon, 0124-2700000
Buzz
17, Commercial Centre,
Saket, 26533999, 26533000
Also in Gurgaon
Manre
MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket,
40668888
One Style Mile, Kalkadass Marg,
Mehrauli, 29574444
Polo Lounge
26791234, 66771314 (Extn1314)
Rick's
The Taj Mahal Hotel, 1, Mansingh
Road, 23026162
Rubicon
Leela Kempinski, Ambience Island,
NH-8, Gurgaon, 0124-4771234
Smoke House Grill
125, DLF Place, Vasant Kunj
Tapas at Aman
Jaypee Siddharth, Rajendra Place,
25760000, 43662501,
41335133, 23010210 (Extn 5080)
Azure
The Claridges, Surajkund, Faridabad,
0129-4190000
Kylin
24, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar,
41669778/99
nightlife
Olive Bar & Kitchen
LOUNGE BARS
Aura — The Vodka Bar
Lounge Bar
ITC Sheraton, Saket, 42661122
Shalom
N-18, GK-I, 41632280–83
D-4, Vasant Vihar, 9818698784
Tapas at Aman
Jaypee Siddharth, Rajendra Place,
25760000, 43662501
The Jazz Lounge — Ai
MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket,
40654567, 9871981357
The Blue Bar
DISCOS/NIGHTCLUBS
Capitol
Marg, 66503665/99
The Ashok, 50-B, Chankayapuri,
26879802, 26879803
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Pegs n Pints
Diplomat Enclave, 26112233
extn:2963/1973
Chanakya Lane, Chanakyapuri,
26878320–23
The Ashok, 50-B, Chanakyapuri,
26111006
LAP
Samrat Hotel, Kautilya Marg,
Chanakyapuri, 24103762
Royal Mirage
New Friends Colony, New Delhi,
Ph: 26835070, Extn 1274
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Dublin
F Bar and Lounge
The Deck
301–302, Sahara Mall, MG Road,
Gurgaon, 0124-4048031–33
BARS WITH DANCE FLOORS
Agni
The Park Hotel,15, Parliament
Street, 23743000
BARS IN GURGAON
Buzz
DLF City Centre, Mehrauli–Gurgaon
Road, 0124-4014556–57
Jolly Rogers
1002, Time Tower, MG Road,
0124-4333555
Mojo
CS-211, DLF City Centre,
MG Road, 0124-2575693/95
Rubicon
Leela Kempinski, Ambience Island,
NH-8, 0124-4771234
Ruby Tuesday
CS 27-28 & 124, DLF City Centre,
MG Road, 0124-4014244–45
Blues
Aggarwal City Mall, Pitampura,
42644331
N-18, Connaught Place, 41523486
Hard Rock Café
DLF Place, Saket, 47158888
Hash
46, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar,
26144422
Haze
8, Community Centre, Basant Lok,
Vasant Vihar, 41669008–09
Mojo
CS-211, DLF City Centre, MG Road,
Gurgaon, 0124-2575693/95
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BARS IN NOIDA
Fluid
C-1, Sector 18, 0120-4025000
Geoffrey's
The Centrestage Mall, 1-6A,
Sector 18, 0120-2512020
The Sports Bar
TGIP, Sector 38A, 0120-4573206
Mandarin Trail
322, TGIP, Sector 38A,
Ph: 0120-4279323
Ruby Tuesday
FF 1& 6, Centrestage Mall,
0120-4332477
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Shopping
If you are visiting Delhi, shopping should be on your priority list.
Every shopping hub has its own ambience and speciality. Strolling
through the markets and shopping complexes, you can find all
sorts of surprises while soaking in the culture of the city.
Old Delhi
shopping
Chandni Chowk: It is the perfect place to shop in Delhi. The
densely populated market has been around for more than three
centuries. Dariba Kalan is known for its pearl, gold and silver
jewellery, and attar. Khari Baoli specializes in spices. You may visit
Katra Neel for all kinds of fabric and Kinari Bazaar for wedding
specialities. Bhagirath Palace is Asia's largest market for electrical
goods. Moti Bazaar is famous for shawls and pearls and Tilak
Bazaar for chemicals.
Nai Sarak: It is popular for books and stationery.
Chor Bazaar: From electronic items to designer clothes, you can
find everything here. Prices are attractively low but the life of the
product cannot be guaranteed.
Chhatta Chowk: The market at the entrance of the Red Fort offers
artificial and semi-precious jewellery, embroidered bags,
hand-painted wall hangings and fake antiques.
Daryaganj Book Market: Held every Sunday, it is said to be the
world's largest weekly book market. Most of the books available
here are used ones.
Kamla Nagar: Situated next to the North Campus of the
University of Delhi, it is famous for popular fashipn brands and
spicy street food.
Tibetan Market: This market at the ISBT near Majnu ka Tila sells
statues, incense, shawls, paintings and Tibetan artifacts.
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Central Delhi
shopping
Connaught Place: Often viewed as the centre of Delhi, Connaught
Place or CP is one of the largest financial centres of the city.
Originally named after the Duke of Connaught, the place has now
been renamed Rajeev Chowk. Robert Tor Russell designed
Connaught Place on the basis of an outline by WH Nicholas. Its
Georgian architecture is modelled after the Royal Crescent in
Bath, England. The horseshoe-shaped market has two circles that
house the retail outlets of virtually all well-known brands. The
markets around it are also well known.
Palika Bazaar: An underground, air-conditioned market located
below Connaught Place, this market is especially famous for
cheap electronic goods and clothes.
Janpath: Here you get the best of street shopping. You will mostly
find small kiosks selling all kinds of cotton clothes and curios.
Baba Kharak Singh Marg: If you would like to have the pick of
handicraft from all states, go to the State Emporia Complex on
Baba Kharak Singh Marg. You may visit the Rajiv Gandhi
Handicrafts Bhawan here.
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Mohan Singh Palace: This is where you can get designer labels at
pocket-friendly prices.
Shankar Market: It is one of the biggest garment hubs in Delhi.
Paharganj: Known for bargain shopping, the Main Bazaar is lined
with shops full to the brim with books, music, jewellery, bags,
clothes, shoes, incense, textiles, wooden statues, and handicrafts.
Karol Bagh: You can find virtually everything here. Ajmal Khan
Road has been long famous for inexpensive readymades, cotton
yarn and embroidered garments. Bank Street has a row of shops
displaying gold jewellery. Ghaffar Market is famous for imported
goods.
South Delhi
shopping
South Extension: Divided into two parts, the market is quite
famous for expensive designer items and branded clothes.
Ansal Plaza: It pioneered the mall culture in Delhi. Situated on the
Khel Gaon Marg, it competes with the best international
shopping complexes in the world in its architectural splendour,
aesthetic details and shopping experience.
Greater Kailash: The market is divided into two zones: GK-I and
GK-II. Here you can find the most luxurious showrooms and retail
outlets. A search for designer wear is likely to land you here.
Khan Market: Classy and posh, it is a favourite of the expat and
diplomatic community. You will find excellent book shops,
up-market boutiques, opticians, grocers, tailors, brand showrooms
and lifestyle stores.
Dilli Haat: It showcases craft, culture and food from different
parts of India. A joint collaboration of New Delhi Municipal
Corporation and Delhi Tourism, the main idea of setting up this
craft bazaar opposite the INA Market was to promote the Indian
handicraft industry and Indian cuisine. There is another Dilli
Haat at Netaji Subhash Place in Pitampura.
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There are several other popular markets in Delhi. Hauz Khas,
Shahpur Jat and Ambavata Complex are famous for designer
items. Saket and Vasant Vihar have popular
hang-outs. DLF Emporio is the latest up-market mall. Sarojini
Nagar offers fashionable clothes at affordable prices. Lajpat Nagar
is known for accessories, clothes, footwear, bags, etc. INA Market
is the food bazaar of Delhi. Go to Nehru Place if you are interested
in computers.
shopping
NCR
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The areas surrounding Delhi are known especially for their malls.
Gurgaon is often called the mall capital of India. There are more
than 40 malls in this suburb of Delhi. DLF City Centre, MGF
Metropolitan, Sahara and Ambience have become household
names. In Noida, the Sector 18 market has an exhaustive
collection of shops. Atta Market offers fare for all kinds of
customers. The Great India Place (TGIP) and Centrestage are the
famous malls in this area. Ghaziabad has its own malls to flaunt:
Shipra, Pacific and EDM.
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Important Info
PASSPORT AND VISA
REGISTRATION
Registration is compulsory for all foreigners arriving in India for
a period exceeding six months, except the exempted categories.
CUSTOM CLEARANCE
important info
Citizens of all the countries need to have a valid passport and an
entry, transit or tourist visa obtained from the Indian mission in
their country. Tourist visa is normally valid for 180 days. Visa
extensions can be made by applying to the Ministry of Home
Affairs, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road (Ph: 23385748).
The letter should be submitted at the Foreigners’ Regional
Registration Office (FRRO), East Block 8, Sector-1, RK Puram
(Ph: 26711443). It is open from 9.30am to 6pm. It is closed on
weekends and national holidays.
Travellers carrying dutiable goods, articles of high value, forex
exceeding US$ 2,500 or unaccompanied baggage that needs to be
declared, must pass through the red channel. Others can pass
through the green channel. Goods upto Rs 750 (Rs 6,000 for
PIOs) for personal use are exempted from duty. Beyond this, the
duty rate is 52% plus 2% special duty.
TOURIST BAGGAGE FORM
On arrival, a TBRE (tourist baggage re-export form) must be
presented with articles that need Customs’ verification. At the
time of departure, the same articles must be re-exported. Failure
to re-export a TBRE-listed item invites duty charge.
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EXPORT CURBS
All articles brought in can be taken back. From India one can take
back souvenirs worth Rs 1,00,000 in value and more than that
after getting permission from the RBI. Jewellery or precious
stones of high value need an advance RBI permit and appraisal by
the Customs Appraiser in advance.
important info
FOREIGN TRAVEL TAX
A tax of Rs 500 (for general category) and Rs 150 for citizens of
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Pakistan, the
Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka is payable at the time of departure.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Transport of various sorts is available at the IGI Airport. This
includes auto-rickshaws, taxis, and buses, most of which are
operated by private operators. There is also a pre-paid taxi service,
which is quite economical. DTTDC provides city transfer facility
in DLY tourist cars from the airport.
CURRENCY GUIDELINES
Cash exceeding US$ 5,000 and total currency amount (notes,
traveller’s cheques, etc.) in excess of US$ 10,000 must be declared
on arrival. No Indian currency can be brought in or taken out.
The unit of currency is rupee and all the money should be
changed with authorized money changers. You should insist on a
receipt, which will help in re-converting the money whenever you
desire. Avoid touts at any cost. Contact Delhi Tourism Foreign
Exchange Office (see page 56).
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HOP ON, HOP OFF
Starting September 15, Delhi will have a 'hop on, hop off' bus
service. It will take tourists to monuments, museums,
shopping areas, foreign exchange bureaus and parks as per
the route given below. Buses will run at a frequency of 30
minutes. Tourists can hop off at a site and hop on the next bus.
START COFFEE HOME BABA KHARAK SINGH MARG
DELHI GATE
VIJAY CHOWK
Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan
JANTAR MANTAR
Ashoka Road, Le Meridien, Ramada Plaza,
Patel Chowk Metro Museum
Hotel Imperial, Janpath Mkt, Emporium
Stadium
RED FORT
RAJ GHAT
MODERN ART GALLERY
PURANA QILA
HUMAYUN’S TOMB
DEF COL METRO STN
LOTUS TEMPLE
METROPOLITAN MALL SAKET
QUTUB MINAR
HAUZ KHAS VILLAGE
DILLI HAAT
SAFDARJUNG TOMB
SANTUSHTI
THE ASHOK HOTEL
TEEN MURTI
JANPATH
hop on, hop off
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Khooni Darwaza, Feroz Shah Kotla,
National Gandhi Museum, Ambedkar
Daryaganj
Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Salim Garh
Shantivan, Shakti Sthal, Veer Bhumi
National Stadium, India Gate
Pragati Maidan, Crafts Museum, Zoo
Isa Khan Tomb, Nizamuddin, Gol Gumbaj
Def Col Mkt, Lajpat Nagar Central Mkt
Kalkaji Park, ISKCON Temple
Hilton Garden Inn, Select City Walk
Garden of Five Senses, Qila Rai Pithora,
Ahinsa Sthal, Indian Handicraft Emporium
Deer Park, Hauz Rani
INA Market
Lodi Road, Jaipur Polo Ground,
Chanakyapuri Mkt, Hotel Samrat
The Ashok
Shanti Path, Nehru Planetarium, Indira
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Rajpath
STOP COFFEE HOME/EMPORIA COMPLEX/ HANUMAN MANDIR
BABA KHARAK SINGH MARG
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getting in
Airport/Airlines
Indira Gandhi
International Airport
Baggage Handling
Air India
GoAir
IndiGo
Jet
Kingfisher
SpiceJet
Aeroflot
Air Canada
Air France
Air Mauritius
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
China Airlines of Taiwan
China Eastern
Emirates
Gulf Air
KLM Royal Dutch
Lufthansa German
Malaysia Airlines
Pakistan International
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
South African Airways
0124-3376000,
25602123, 47197001
49630222
1800227722, 23731225
25671319, 1800222111
0124-4352500, 4068536
39893333, 1800225522
18001800101
18003333, 65515063
23310426, 25653510
47172900–03
0124-2720272
25654674, 43416400–09
0124-2540543/001
25654701
23327131
23353636, 43513166
25652479, 25654939/40
43596183
18001800044
0124-4888999
41512121
23737791/95, 23316259
25656141
43100111, 0124-4310900
43513131-35
www.newdelhiairport.in,
www.airindia.in
www.goair.in
www.goindigo.in
www.jetairways.com
www.flykingfisher.com
www.spicejet.com
india.aeroflot.aero
www.aircanada.com
www.airfrance.fr
www.airmauritius.com
www.britishairways.com
www.cathaypacific.com
www.china-airlines.com
www.flychinaeastern.com
www.emirates.com/in
www.gulfair.com
www.klm.com
www.lufthansa.com/in
ww.malaysiaairlines.com
www.piac.com.pk
www.qatarairways.com/in
www.singaporeair.com
www.flysaa.com
Railway Booking and Enquiry
For online reservations of railway tickets, visit www.irctc.co.in. For
enquiry regarding arrival, departure, reservation status, etc., visit
www.indianrail.gov.in. You may also dial 139 for this purpose.
Inter-State Bus Terminuses (ISBTs)
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Maharana Pratap ISBT Kashmere Gate
Vir Hakikat Rai ISBT
Sarai Kale Khan
Swami Vivekanand ISBT Anand Vihar
23868836, 23865181
24358092
22152431
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Delhi Metro
Contact Nos.
Anuj Dayal, Chief Public Relations Officer 23418415
24-hour Helpline
128128
moving around
Delhi Metro provides a quick, cost-effective, hassle-free and air-conditioned way
of zipping around the city. The Metro trains are reliable and fast. Fares are in
the range of `8–30. Alternatively, you can buy a Smart Card for `100, which is
worth `50 and includes a `50 deposit. You can add more value to the card in
multiples of `50 (as and when you require) up to a maximum amount of `800.
Routes
Red Line
Dilshad Garden - Kashmere Gate - Rithala
Yellow Line
Jahangirpuri - Rajeev Chowk - Central Secretariat - Qutub
Minar - HUDA City Centre
Blue Line
(i) Noida City Centre - Yamuna Bank - Rajeev Chowk Dwarka Sector 9; (ii) Anand Vihar - Yamuna Bank Rajeev Chowk - Dwarka Sector 9
Green Line
Inder Lok - Mundka
Airport Express New Delhi Railway Station - IGI Airport
Violet Line
Central Secretariat - Badarpur
Auto-Rickshaw Fares
(a) Minimum fare for 2 km: `19
(b) Additional fare per km: `6.50
Night Charges: 25% extra from 11pm to 5am
Waiting Charges: `25 per hour (minimum 15 minutes)
Call Taxis or Radio Taxis
The tariff of city radio taxis has been fixed by the Government of Delhi at `15
per km. The mileage is determined by using tamper-proof electronic fare meters.
There are no hidden costs or overcharging. You are charged only from your
pick-up point to your destination. A Night Surcharge of 25% is levied from 11pm
to 5am.
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moving around
Carzonrent
EasyCabs
Home Safe
Mega Cabs
Meru Cab
Metro Cab
Orix Cabs/Delhi Cab
Quick Cabs
Smaart Cab
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41841212
www.carzonrent.com
43434343
www.easycabs.com
41051010
www.homesafeindia.com
41414141
www.megacabs.com
44224422
www.merucabs.com
1923
44333222, 45628200, 25917441,
0124-3014700
www.orixindia.com
45333333
www.quickcabs.in
46474647
www.smaartcabs.com
Tours Conducted by Delhi Tourism
Regular Tours
City sight-seeing
Tue–Sun
Same-day Agra
Haridwar-Rishikesh (Overnight)
Golden Triangle (Agra-Jaipur 3 days)
Delhi by Evening (On group demand)
Wed, Sat, Sun
Sat
Tue, Fri
Tue–Sun
Seasonal Tours (Summer - Pooja - Winter)
Ajmer-Pushkar-Jaipur
4 days
Haridwar-Rishikesh-Mussoorie
3 days
Jaipur-Udaipur
5 days
Badrinath
5 days
Shimla-Manali-Chandigarh
7 days
Badrinath-Kedarnath
8 days
Explore Rajasthan
9 days
Shimla-Manali-Dalhousie
9 days
For details contact DTTDC Central Reservation Office,
c/o Coffee Home, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
New Delhi, Ph: 23365358, 23363607
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1:01 PM
9am–1.30pm and
2.15pm–5.45pm
7am–10pm
7.15am–Sun eve
Dep. 7am
7pm–10.30pm
Departure
7am
7am
7am
6.30am
7am
7am
7am
7am
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Offices/Information Centres
Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, Room No. 123, Transport Bhawan, No. 1,
Parliament Street, Ph: 23714868, 23351032 www.tourism.gov.in
The Government of India Tourist Office, 88, Janpath, Connaught Place,
Ph: 23320342, 23320005/08, www.incredibleindia.org
Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Ltd (DTTDC)
Central Reservation Office, c/o Coffee Home, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
New Delhi, Ph: 23365358 http://delhitourism.gov.in; HELPLINE 1280
23381293, 23382031
9811800716
24629967/68, 24641318
23325320, 23731072
23744948
23382067, 18004254747
23366528, 32599000
23014417, 23015605
23364580, 09313503090
23389525, 23383837
23745427, 23366327
23322251
23364177, 23746433/41
www.aptourism.in
bstdc.bih.nic.in
www.goatourism.gov.in
himachaltourism.gov.in
www.jktourism.org
www.keralatourism.org
www.mptourism.com
megtourism.gov.in
www.orissatourism.gov.in
www.rajasthantourism.gov.in
www.tamilnadutourism.org
www.up-tourism.com
gov.ua.nic.in
tourism
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Goa
Himachal
J&K
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Meghalaya
Orissa
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
UP
Uttarakhand
Tour Operators
Abercrombie & Kent
Cox & Kings
Creative
Far Horizon
Ibex Expeditions
Indo Asia Tours
Kuoni
Le Passage to India
Mercury
Minar
Swagatam
Thomas Cook
46001600/01
41297900, 23738811
26872257–59
0129-4098000
26460244, 26460246
0124-4534500/600
0124-4563000
41653100
45186100/10/58
43368700
25444000–09
18002099100
www.akdmc.com
msn.coxandkings.com
www.travel2india.com
www.farhorizonindia.com
www.ibexexpeditions.com
www.indoasiatours.com
www.kuoni-dmc.com
www.lepassagetoindia.com
www.mercury-india.com
www.minartravels.net
www.swagatam.com
www.thomascook.in
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money matters
Centralized Nos. of Important Banks
Axis Bank
Bank of America
Bank of Baroda
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Citibank
Corporation Bank
Deutsche Bank
HDFC Bank
HSBC Bank
ICICI Bank
IDBI Bank
Punjab National Bank
Standard Chartered
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
The Royal Bank of Scotland NV
18604258888, 23736555
66162000, 23715567/72/73
1800224447, 27213681
41003456, 41003155
25971019/47/49/56
23318964, 23319268/69, 1800221622
0124-2542484
18004252407, 080-26941544
18002096601
41514332
23738989, 23739696
1800224848, 41718000
1800221070, 46574124–26
18001802222, 25938456
39404444, 66014444
1800112211
18004256655
0124-4111111
Foreign Exchange
You can get Foreign Exchange at most hotels or at the airport. The Central
Bank of India counter at Ashoka Hotel is open round the clock as is Thomas
Cook. It is advisable to bring currency in American Express or Thomas Cook
traveller's cheques or to draw against your Visa, Amex or MasterCards.
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Delhi Tourism Foreign Exchange Office, N-36, Bombay Life Building,
Connaught Place, Ph: 23730416, 23315322
American Express Bank, Wenger House, Connaught Place, A-Block,
Ph: 66223090, 0124-4190000, 18004191414
Banque Nationale de Paris, Hansalaya Building, Barakhamba Road,
Ph: 23313883
Citibank, Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, Ph: 23712484
Deutsche Bank, 28, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place, Ph: 66009400
HongKong & Shanghai Bank, 25, Barakhamba Road, Ph: 23738989
RBS, 15, Hansalaya Building, Barakhamba Road, Ph: 0124-4111111
Standard Chartered Bank, 17, Sansad Marg , Ph: 23360321
Thomas Cook, Room No. 4, Hotel Janpath, Ph: 64641057, 23340564
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Hospitals
24-hr Chemists
health
AIIMS 26561123, 26864851/53/59, www.aiims.edu
Delhi Heart & Lung Institute 42999999, 23538351–58, www.dhli.in
Dharmashila 43066666, 43066688, www.dhrc.in
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia 23365525, 23365988, http://rmlh.nic.in/
Fortis Escorts 47135000, www.fortisescorts.in
Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall 42776222, Noida 0120-2400222, Jessa Ram
45013222/90, La Femme 40579400, www.fortishealthcare.com
Guru Teg Bahadur 22586262
Hindu Rao 23973946
Holy Family 26845900–09
Indraprastha Apollo 26925801/58, www.apollohospdelhi.com
Kalawati Saran 23344160/62–65
Max Balaji Patparganj 22235555, Devki Devi 26515050, 66114444,
Pitampura 27351844, Noida 0120-2549999, Panchsheel Park 26499870,
Emergency Service 40554055, www.maxhealthcare.in
Moolchand KR 42000000
Safdarjung 26165032, 26165060, www.vmmc-sjh.nic.in
Sir Ganga Ram 25861463, 25735205, www.sgrh.com
VIMHANS 29849010–20, www.vimhans.net
Friends Medicos Opp. GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, 23243587
New Delhi Medical Store Gate No.6, RML Hospital, 23347151
Triveni Medicos Opp. GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, 23243649
The Pharmacy GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, 22115486
Sant Parmanand Hospital Civil Lines, 23981260, 23994401–10
Apollo Pharmacy Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, 41626200
Max Medicentre Pitampura, 47351004
Helplines
Police Control Room
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
Traffic
23010101
Student/Senior
Citizen Helpline
1291
Accident & Trauma Service 1099
Child Helpline
1098
Delhi Tourism
1280
Women
1091, 23411091,
23317004, 24121234
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Activities
If you are a person who loves the outdoors, Delhi Tourism has activities lined up
for you. Adventure camping, nature camping, para-sailing and rock-climbing are
some of the routine activities on offer. Educational tours for school children are
also available.
adventure
Eco Adventure Camp
In keeping with rising awareness about environmental concerns, Delhi Tourism
hal launched the Eco Adventure Camp concept. The camp is conducted for
school children at a 60-acre farm near Dehradun. The children learn about
organic food and farming, and about the wealth of bio-diversity. The camp is
conducted for a minimum group size of 40. The camp comes in two packages:
`2300 per head for two days and `3550 per head for three days. The threeday camp has an added advantage: Children are taken to Mussoorie for trekking
and rock-climbing.
Safaris
Delhi Tourism conducts road safaris or overland trips taken to observe and
photograph animals, wildlife, or even nature and its terrain. The road safaris are
conducted in the Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh, in Laddakh in Jammu and
Kashmir, and in parts of Uttarakhand. Jeep safaris are available from Bomdila to
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The journey takes the tourists through some
breathtaking valleys of Dirang and the famous Sela Pass (4,300m). Tawang is
hooked at a height of over 3,400 m above sea level, and is world-renowned for
its 400-year-old Buddhist monastery. Delhi Tourism also conducts camel safaris
in Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) from November to February.
Water Sports
Delhi Tourism offers water sports of various kinds — kayaking, canoeing, white
water-rafting, and boating. Venues include Purana Qila, the Naini lake at
Model Town, and the Bhalswa lake near Jahangir Puri.
For details on adventure activities you may contact the following:
Mr Ashok Kakkad, Manager, Adventure Tourism Division,
Delhi Tourism, Dilli Haat, Pitampura, Netaji Subhash Place, Delhi,
Ph: 27310189, 9810746288
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Meditation/Yoga
Shri Aurobindo Ashram
Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT, New Delhi, Ph: 26567863
Shri Aurobindo Centre
Adhchini, Qutub Road, New Delhi, Ph: 26512491, 26565470
Chinmaya Centre of World Understanding
89, Lodhi Estate, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Ph: 24697848
Osho Rajyoga Meditation Centre
C-5/44, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi, Ph: 26862898, 26964533
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Paharganj, New Delhi, Ph: 23587110
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Nataraja Centre
A-41, Kailash Colony, New Delhi, Ph: 29240869
Sahaj Yoga Mandir
C-17, Institutional Area, New Delhi, Ph: 26966652
Delhi Gymkhana Club
2, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, Ph: 23015531–35
Power House
30, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, Ph: 26864446, 26588500, 26588700
Pulse Impulse
3, Ring Road, Opposite Maharani Bagh, New Delhi, Ph: 26342705, 46349525
wellness
Gym
Spa/Ayurvedic Massage
Aman New Delhi
Near Oberoi Hotel, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Ph: 43633333
Amatrra
Le Meridien, 8, Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi, Ph: 23460257, 23753048
Ashok Hotel, 50-B, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Ph: 24122919
Aura
The Park,15, Parliament Street, New Delhi, Ph: 23743000
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
120 Andheria Mod, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Ph: 26802106/4879
Tamaya Health Club
Vasanta Continental, Basant Lok, New Delhi, Ph: 26148800, 26141177
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accommodation
Luxury Hotels
Alka
Ambassador, The
Ashok, The
Broadway
Crowne Plaza Surya
ITC Maurya
Janpath
Lalit, The
Oberoi, The
Orchid
The Park
Radisson
Rajdoot
Shangri-la
Taj, The
Taj Palace
York
Connaught Circus
Sujan Singh Park
Chanakyapuri
Asaf Ali Road
New Friends Colony
Sardar Patel Marg
Janpath Road
Connaught Place
Dr Zakir Hussain Marg
South Extension-I
Parliament Street
Mahipalpur
Jangpura
Ashoka Road
Man Singh Road
Sardar Patel Marg
Connaught Circus
23416680, 23414028
24632600
26110101
23273821
26835070
26112233
23340070
44447777, 23411001
24363030
24619677
23743000
26779191
24376666
41191919
23026162
26110202
23415769, 41513113
Lodhi Road
Sukhdev Vihar
Lajpat Nagar-IV
Kalindi Colony Main Rd
Karol Bagh
Friends Colony (W)
Noida
Janakpuri
Siri Fort Road
43633333
46591700
46579797
40666688, 9990444545
28751111/3333, 47613500
43235151, 26925151/7510
0120-4025000/01
41573366/77
46021333
Boutique Hotels
Aman Resorts
The Amber
Bamyan
Emblem
Hotel BB Palace
The Manor
Mosaic
Shanti Home
Thirty three
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast is a scheme initiated by the Delhi Government. Under this
scheme, home-owners in Delhi lodge the tourists coming from abroad and other
states as paying guests within a regulated framework. For more information log
on to www.delhitourism.gov.in.
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Ashok Vihar Phase-I
Golf Links
Panchsheel Park
Connaught Place
Nizamuddin East
Defence Colony
East of Kailash
Connaught Place
Sunder Nagar
Mehrauli
Connaught Place
Safdarjung Dev. Area
Greater Kailash-I
Babar Road
Preet Vihar
Safdarjung Enclave
Saket
Safdarjung Enclave
Green Park Main
Civil Lines
Maharani Bagh
Green Park
Lajpat Nagar-IV
New Rohtak Road
Defence Colony
Vasant Vihar
Lajpat Nagar-I
Greater Kailash-II
South Extension-II
South Extension-II
Gulmohar Enclave
Jangpura-B
South Extension-II
1:01 PM
27253601, 9810004494
24611027, 9811155625
41750853, 9818636189
23340085/86, 9810035013
41825500, 9871088629
41552462, 9811024215
26234395, 9312164395
43632000
24351798, 9811276800
26803456, 9811169692
43632000, 9717205252
26510214
29246008–09
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accommodation
Gold Category
Agroha Vishram
Ahuja's
Amantran
Atithi
B Nineteen
Casa Defence
Comfort Home
CSC Bed & Breakfast
Devna
Estate, The
HSC Bed & Breakfast
The Heritage
India Luxury Homes
Inn 100
Mauve
Mogra Homes
Nest, The
On the House
Perfect Residency
Petite
Pulse Impulse
Rainbow
Sabharwal's Homestay
Sarwarth Sidhii
Saxenas
Shilon Residency Place
Sita Residency
Srivastava Inn
Star Inn
Sunvilla
Swift Residency
Trendy Bed & Breakfast
Villa-29
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Greetings
How to Introduce Yourself
Hi! Namastey!
Welcome! Aapka swaagat hai!
How are you? Aap kaisey hain?
I'm fine, thanks! Main theek hoon,
shukriya!
And you? Aur aap?
Good/ So-So. Accha/ Theek-thaak.
Thank you. Shukriyaa/Dhanyavaad
See you later. Phir milenge.
Good bye! Alvida!
Do you speak English? Kyaa aap
English mein baat kar saktey hain?
Just a little. Bus thodaa saa.
What's your name? Aapka naam
kyaa hai?
My name is... Meraa naam … hai.
Nice to meet you! Aapsey milkar
achchhaa laga!
You're very kind! Aap kitnaa
khayaal rakhte/rakhtee (female) hain!
Where are you from? Aap kahaan
ke/kee (female) rehne waale/walee
(female) hain?
I'm from the US/India. Main
Amerika/Bhaarat ka/ki (female) rehne
wala/walee (female) hoon.
India is a wonderful country.
Bhaarat ek adbhut desh hai.
Oh! That's good! Waah! Bahut
achchhee baat hai.
I have to go. Mujhey jaana hogaa.
I will be right back! Main turant
laut key aataa/aatee (female) hoon.
Asking for Help/Directions
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I'm lost. Main raasta bhool gaya
hoon.
Can you help me? Kya aap meri
madad kar saktey hain?
Where is the pharmacy? Dawa ki
dukaan kahaan hai?
Go straight. Seedhey jaaiye.
Then turn left/right. Phir baanyen
(ulte haath ko)/dahine (seedhe hath
ko) mudiye.
One moment please! Ek minute…
Hold on please! (ph) Ek minute…
How much is this? Yeh kitne ka
hai?
Excuse me! (to ask for
something) Suniye!
Excuse me! (to pass by)
Zaraa raasta denge?
Come with me! Mere saath aaiye.
Help! Help! Bachao! Bachao!
What is the time? Kitne baje hain?
How far is it? Kitna door hai?
I've lost my baggage. Mera
saamaan kho gayaa hai.
Solving a Misunderstanding
Sorry! (if you don't hear
something) Kyaa kahaa aapne?
Sorry (for a mistake) Maaf keejiye.
No problem! Koi baat nahi!
Can you speak slowly? Zara
dheere-dheere bataayenge?
I don't understand! Mujhey
samajh mein nahi aataa!
I don't know. Mujhey nahi maloom.
What is this? Yeh kyaa hai?
Don't worry! Chinta mat keejiye!
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Commonwealth Games
Venues
Dr SP Mukherjee Aquatic Complex
Hosted Sports: Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Para Swimming
Address: Willingdon Crescent Road, Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk and RK Ashram
Yamuna Sports Complex
Hosted Sports: Archery (Qualification & Elimination), Table Tennis,
Training Venue for Gymnastics, Lawn Bowls, Archery, Hockey, Swimming
Address: DDA, Suraj Mal Vihar, Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Jhilmil
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Hosted Sports: Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Athletics,
Weightlifting, Lawn Bowl
Address: Lodhi Complex, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Jangpura
Siri Fort Sports Complex
Hosted Sports: Badminton, Squash
Address: Near Asiad Village, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Green Park
commonwealth games
In Delhi we will see approximately 6,500 athletes and officials from 71
Commonwealth Nations and Territories competing across an exciting sporting
event from 3–14 October, 2010. Delhi has hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and
1982. This is only the second time the Commonwealth Games are being held in
Asia. The first was in Kuala Lumpur in 1998.
The Commonwealth's 1.8 billion people make up one-third of the world's
population and are of many faiths, races, languages and cultures. India officially
became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1931.
Shera is the official mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010. His
name comes from the Hindi word sher, which means 'tiger'. The logo for the XIX
Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the Chakra, the national
symbol of freedom, unity and power. Spiralling upwards, it depicts the growth of
India as a proud, vibrant nation.
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Talkatora Indoor Stadium
Hosted Sport: Boxing
Address: Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk and RK Ashram
IG Complex
Hosted Sports: Gymnastics, Wrestling, Cycling
Address: Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Indraprastha
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Hosted Sport: Hockey
Address: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, C-Hexagon Road, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House
Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Hosted Sport: Netball
Address: Near Safdarjung Bus Terminal adjacent to Thyagaraj Park, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: INA Market
Delhi University
Hosted Sport: Rugby Sevens
Address: University Ground, Delhi University, North Campus
Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya
Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range
Hosted Sports: Shooting — Clay Target, Small Bore, Pistol
Address: Surajkund Road, Tughlakabad
CRPF Kadarpur
Hosted Sport: Full-bore Shooting
Address: CRPF Kadarpur, Gurgaon
RK Khanna Tennis Complex
Hosted Sport: Tennis
Address: 1, Africa Avenue, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Green Park
Commonwealth Games Village
Address: Commonwealth Games Village, Near Akshardham Temple,
New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Akshardham
For tickets, schedule and other details visit
www.cwgdelhi2010.org
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