Delhi is capital of India. In this post we are talking about some key facts of Delhi history and attractive tourist places names with opening & closing time.
Delhi is situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna. It is surrounded on three sides by Haryana and to the east, across the river Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. Thus it holds an unrivalled strategic location in the country. Delhi had been the capital of several rulers due to its central and strategic situation. All the rulers preferred it to be the capital and the British too in 1911 decided to make Delhi the capital. Delhi is the most important railway centre, being the head quarter of the Northern Zone of Indian railway and is excellently connected to all other zones.
Delhi has been the political hub of India. Every political activity in the country traces its roots here. New Delhi, has amplified the importance of national events and holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti.
On Independence Day, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom.
Delhi enjoys the benefit of two modern airports Palam and Safdarjung which Connect it with important centre. All the embassies and High Commission offices are located in New Delhi.
The total land area is about 1483 sq km. It has a population of about 16.78million according to 2011.
The climate of Delhi is healthy, having three major seasons – winter, Summer and Monsoons. Winter season lasts from Oct. to March, the summer season from April to June and the rainy season from July to September
Delhi is famous for its Handicrafts and Industries. Delhi’s gold and silver ornaments and jewellery, which are famous throughout the world, can be seen in the biggest and the richest street of old Delhi called Chandni Chowk- The Silver Street.
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 011
Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi
Tourist places in delhi:-
- Red fort : open time 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Qutab Minar:- open time 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Birla Mandir:- open time 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Jama Masjid:- open time 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- India Gate :- open all day, every day.
- Raj Ghat:- open Sunrise-Sunset.
- Jantar Mantar:- open time 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- Teen Murti Bhawan:- open time 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Etc.
Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahai Faith