General Information of Delhi

» Capital – New Delhi
» Area: 491 sq km
» Population – 9,370,475
» Language – Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
» Touring season – Oct, Nov, Feb and March. However, winter is severe and long from Nov to    early March

Climate

The summer season begins from April and ends in the month of June. During the summers, the average maximum temperature is 40°C and minimum temperature is 25ºC. The monsoon arrives in early July and continues till the end of September. The winter extends from late November to February. The temperature in winters varies between 21°C to 5°C. January is the coldest month when the temperature drops to a minimum of 0 °C.


Visit Delhi

Delhi, the commercial hub has many tourist attractions to offer. Visit the vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place or the Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza. Pay a visit to Red Fort and the Qutub Minar to view the excellence of Mughal architecture.

You could just drop in at Janpath for buying a variety of cheap and best items. If you are looking for spiritual peace, visit the Lotus Temple, which is also famous for its marvelous architecture and heavenly beauty. Take a stroll at Rajpath or pay a visit to the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan for viewing monuments made during the British era.

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Lotus Temple in Delhi: A Remarkable Architecture

Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of the Bahai faith. It is located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai temple was completed in 1986. Since then, the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited monuments in India. The credit for building this beautiful structure goes to the Persian architect Fariborz Sahba from Canada. Personifying Lotus in the temple does not merely mean giving a lotus shape to the edifice but it has a message to the people of India in the form of a manifestation from the almighty. Lotus is a symbol of peace, purity, love and immortality. It is this particular specialty of Lotus flower which makes the flower an important icon in Indian culture and society. This is why the design of Lotus temple has been inspired by lotus flower.

Shopping Places In delhi

Defence Colony: Defence Colony is an upscale neighborhood in South Delhi, India. It is a desirable residential location because of its leafy properties, its well-regarded market, and its proximity to other South Delhi neighborhoods.

Restaurants in Defence Colony Market include Swagath; a South Indian restaurant; Colonel Kebab's restaurant famed for its broiled meats; and Sagar, which serves quick and inexpensive dosas, idli, thalis, and other specialties. There are several bakeries, including the Defence Bakery, and a number of well-stocked grocery stores. The neighborhood is home to a Baskin-Robbins Icecream parlour and a Subway outlet, as well as a branch of India's Barista chain. Not to forget and discount the various other cuisine choices that are available, like Chinese at Aka-Saka and Moets; Sizzlers at Moets and Gola, Italian at the Little Italy etc. Most of the restaurants have a bar and there are few Restro Bars, like RPM and Moets. And for a cup of coffee we have Barista, Angels in my Kitchen, an amazing bakery and Mocha, a coffee and hookah bar. Dotted along the length are a few fashion stores having at the latest trends in fashion and clothing.

Khan Market: Khan Market named after Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, is the most upscale place to shop in New Delhi. It was recently ranked as the costliest retail location in India and 24th globally. It is located almost at the heart of the city, close to India Gate. Khan Market has its own charm. It has amazing bookshops and nice eating joints. It is unmatchable, with its prime location and is ideal for winter.

Chandni Chowk: The most famous place since the Mughal Times situated in front of the historic Red Fort is well known for the colorful variety of goods. The oldest market of its kind is located near the Old Delhi Railway Station.

South Extension: The most posh marketplace, promising an international shopping experience situated on the ring road in the south of Delhi.

It hosts a variety of brands such as Formals from Givo, Van Heusen and Louis Phillepe, casuals from Levi's, Pepe and Wrangler, Eye care by Ray Ban and Reebok accessories to name a few. In addition to the Old Street brand of impeccably cut Suits and intricately hand embroidered Shervanis, Bandgalas and Jodhpuries, it also boasts of an exclusive Fabric Counter which houses the renowned brands like Dormeuil, Reid& Taylor, Holland & Sherry, Raymond, Digjam et.al. So, when you are in Delhi you are invited to pamper yourself at South Extension

Connaught Place: Delhi's most popular shopping centre, C.P. was conceived to be the central shopping complex of Delhi at the time of construction of New Delhi. The resplendent splendor of the days gone by is amply visible in the large, airy showrooms supported by large circular pillars, offering a rare treat for window shoppers. A fine example of modernity blending with tradition. The famous under ground Airconditioned market Palika Bazar is a shopper’s paradise. The central park provides a heaven for weary shoppers and tourists. It's large, well-decorated showrooms cater to Clothes, Footwear, Eateries, Travel, Airlines & Sundry needs. Janpath is a well known lane for all kinds of Handicrafts.

Gurgaon: We are just a 30-min. drive from the Delhi Airport situated in the heart of the historical city of Guru Dronacharya, the town Gurgaon well known since the time of Mahabharta. We invite the attention of our esteemed guests to enjoy this beautiful city and its night life.