guide to new delhi

A guide to New Delhi

Prepared for: Gappan & Sarika’s Wedding

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Content Page No.

Something About Delhi 3

Forts & Monuments 4

Government 10

Temples 15

Shopping 21

Suggested Itinerary 27

Authentic Delhi Food 29

Suggested Restaurants 30

Suggested Hotels 31

Table of Contents

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Something About Delhi

• A.K.A – “India’s Political Capital”

• Population – 16.7 million (2011 census)

• Population Density– 29,259 /sq.km

• Languages – Hindi, English widely spoken

• Climate - 670 F – 1240 F (Summers), 60 F– 540F (Winters); Average Humidity – 50 %

• Major Industries – Automobiles, Engineering, clothing & chemicals predominate, electronics and electrical goods are gaining importance. Trade, banking and commerce are also assuming increasing importance

• Strengths - Advanced physical infrastructure; richest market in the nation and high rate of urbanization developed service sector

Forts & Monuments

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Qutub Minar

• History:1. Qutubuddin Aibak laid the foundation of

Qutab Minar as a victory tower, in 1199 AD. Originally, it rose to a height of 72.5 m. It is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India

• Location: Mehrauli, South Delhi

• Getting there: Qutub Minar Station is the nearest Metro station to Qutub Minar

• Distance: 8 miles from The Claridges, Surajkund

• Off Days: Open all days

• Other Information: Decorative Light Show from 5:30 pm till 8 pm

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• History: 1. Jama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in

India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort (Lal Qila)

2. It was built between 1644 and 1658. Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

• Location: Opposite the Red Fort

• Getting there: The closest Metro station is the Chandini Chowk Metro Station

• Distance: 11.9 miles from The Claridges, Surajkund


• Other Information: Timings are 8.30 a.m. -5.00 p.m. but visitors are not allowed between 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm

Jama Masjid

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• History: 1. The second Mughal Emperor Humayun died

just a year after he regained Delhi2. His Persian wife, Hamida Begum, supervised

the construction of his tomb from 1562-15723. It was designed by the Persian architect,

Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath

• Location: South Delhi, near Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station

• Getting there: Pragati Maidan and Indraprastha Metro Stations are the closest Humayun's Tomb is just 10 minutes by auto rickshaw from both of these stations



• Other Information: Washroom available but no Cafeteria

Humayun’s Tomb

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• History: 1. The Red Fort is the most important historical

building in Delhi 2. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan laid the

foundation in 1639 and it was completed in 1648

3. Today, a sound and light show describing Mughal history is a tourist attraction in the evenings

• Location: Old Delhi, near Chandini Chowk

• Getting there: The most scenic way of reaching the fort is to take the Metro to Chandini Chowk Metro Station and then a cycle-rickshaw through the incredibly packed bazaar to the Fort (price negotiable, aim for Rs. 20)


• Off Days: Monday Closed

• Other Information: Washroom and Cafeteria available

Red Fort

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• History: 1. Jantar Mantar is Delhi's historical astronomical

observatory that was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur, India in 1724

• Location: Parliament Street, near Connaught Place

• Getting there: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station is the closest



Jantar Mantar

Government

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• History: 1. The Parliament of India is the supreme

legislative body in India.2. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone

possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India.

3. The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two Houses, Lok Sabha(House of the People) and Rajya Sabha(Council of States)

• Location: Parliament Street, Delhi

• Getting there: Central Secretariat Metro Station is the closest


Parliament House

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• History:1. The India Gate is the national monument of

India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens

2. Originally known as All India War Memorial, it commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the British Raj in World War I

3. It is composed of red sand stone and granite

• Location: Rajpath, New Delhi

• Getting there: Central Secratriat is the nearest Metro station to India Gate



• Other Information: Boating available

India Gate

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• History: 1. Raj Ghat, is the cremation site of Mahatma

Gandhi2. It consists of a simple square black-marble

platform that stands on the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated

• Location: Mahatma Gandhi Road

• Getting there: Kashmiri Gate is the nearest Metro station to Raj Ghat



• Other Information: Washroom available

Raj Ghat

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• History: 1. Sprawled across six hectares of the

Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, the famous Mughal Gardens were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Lady Harding

2. These gardens combine the formal Mughal style with the British garden designs

• Location: Mughal Gardens is situated within the presidential estate flanking the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Entrance is from gate number 35, North Avenue, Church Road



Mughal Gardens

Temples

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• History: 1. The Bahá'í House of Worship is popularly

known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape

2. Inspired by the lotus flower, the design for the House of Worship is composed of 27 free-standing marble clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides

3. The temple was built by a Persian architect, Fariborz Sahba and was completed in 1986

• Location: Kalkaji, South Delhi. Opposite the famous Kalkaji Temple and near the ISKCON Temple

• Getting there: Kalkaji Mandir is the nearest Metro Station



• Other Information: Washroom and Cafeteria available

Lotus Temple

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• History: 1. Built in 1938, famous Birla Mandir in Delhi was

inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the express condition that people of all castes and especially untouchables would be allowed in

2. A plaque at the gate reiterates that people of all faiths and classes are welcome

• Location: Mandir Marg, Delhi. 1.5 km from Connaught Place

• Getting there: Ram Krishna Ashram Metro Station is the closest



Birla Mandir

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• History: 1. Akshardham Temple is a magnificent Hindu

shrine located on the banks of River Yamuna2. The building is constructed entirely from Pink

Sandstone and Italian marble, without any concrete or steel

3. The intricate carvings, magnanimous structure and the backdrop of River Yamuna, render the temple a masterpiece of art

• Location: Off National Highway 24, East Delhi

• Getting there: Akshardham Metro Station is the closest



Akshardham Temple

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• History: 1. One of the most important historical and

sacred pilgrimage destinations of the Sikh community, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is the ‘Haveli’ or palace where Guru Hari Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru stayed during his tour to Delhi in 1664

• Location: Asoka Road, near ConnaughtPlace



Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

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• History: 1. This magnificent temple has been constructed

by 'International Society for Krishna Consciousness', an organization dedicated to the worship and propagation of Lord Krishna

• Location: The ISKCON Temple, Delhi is located at the East of Kailash locality near the Lotus Temple

• Getting there: Disembark at Indraprastha Metro Station and take an auto

• Distance: 5 miles from The Claridges, Surajkund


Iskcon Temple

Shopping

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• Famous For: 1. One of the most chic and classy shopping

markets of the capital city2. Some of the best things about this market is

its interesting book shops and lampshades3. Khan Chacha's kebabs are worth a visit

• Location: South Delhi, near Lodi Gardens



• Off Days: Monday closed

Khan Market

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• Famous For: 1. It is one of the narrowest, busiest and most

prosperous trading centers of Delhi 2. The lanes of Chandini Chowk are divided into

bazaars with different areas of specialization 3. For fabrics, head to Katra Neel 4. Dariba Kalan is Old Delhi's ancient silver

market, full of silver jewelry5. It is well known for typical Delhi foods

• Location: Chandini Chowk, Old Delhi

• Getting there: Chandini Chowk Metro Station is the closest


• Off Days: Sunday Closed

Chandini Chowk

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• Famous For: 1. Janpath is famous for silver and inexpensive

jewellery2. It is the perfect for buying the latest fashion

goods at cheap prices3. One thing to remember while shopping at

Janpath is to bargain as much as you can.There is no limit to how low you can get the prices to be

• Location: Opposite Connaught Place

• Getting there: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station is the closest



Janpath

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• History: 1. Dilli Haat is spread over an area of

approximately 6 acres and has a typical traditional Indian village look to boast of

2. An exotic variety of handicrafts and handlooms ranging from intricate woodcarvings to embellished camel hide footwear, to sophisticated fabric and drapery, to gems and beads to metal crafts offers an amalgamation of handicrafts, food and cultural activities

• Entry: Rs. 15

• Location: Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi


• Distance: 4.7 miles from The Claridges


Dilli Haat

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• History: 1. Gurgaon is the second largest city in the

Indian state of Haryana2. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center

of Haryana

• Getting: Gurgaon from New Delhi by car takes about 1.5 hours. The metro is operational in Gurgaon. The stations out there are Garden estate, Sikandarpur, IFFCO chowk and HUDA city center.

• Location: It is located 18.6 miles south of the national capital New Delhi


Gurgaon

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Suggested Itinerary (Approx.5 hrs.)

Itinerary No.1

Humayun’s Tomb

India GateParliament

House

Jantar Mantar

Hotel

Delhi Haat Janpath Bangla Sahib

Itinerary No.2

Humayun’s Tomb

Raj Ghat Red Fort

Jama Masjid

Hotel

Parliament House

Janpath India GateParliament

House

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Suggested Itinerary (Approx.5 hrs.)

Itinerary No.3

Lotus Temple Iskcon TempleAkshardham

Temple

India Gate

Hotel

Gurgaon Birla Temple Jantar Mantar

Itinerary No.4

Qutub Minar Raj Ghat

Red FortJama Masjid

Hotel

Chandni Chowk

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Suggested Restaurants

SNo. RestaurantsCuisine/Famous

ForLocation Cost

1 Bukhara North Indian ITC Maurya, The Luxury Collection, Diplomatic Enclave, Sardar Patel Marg, Delhi

$$$$$

7 Wasabi by Morimoto

Japanese The Taj Mahal Hotel, No. 1 Mansingh Road, New Delhi

$$$$$

6 Setz European, Sea Food, Japanese, Thai, Italian

405, Dlf Emporio Mall, Third Floor 4, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

$$$$

4 FIO Country Kitchen and Bar

Italian Gate No 1, Garden of Five Senses, Saidulajab, Saket, New Delhi

$$$

5 Magique Thai Garden of Five Senses, Said ul Ajaib, Near Saket, New Delhi

$$$

3 Food Chowk Food Court of Local Delhi Favorites

DLF Place Saket $

8 Khan Chacha Kabab Corner

Rolls Flat 50, Opposite Big Chill, Middle Lane, Khan Market

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9 Bengali Market Chaats, Sweets Connaught Place $

10 Haldiram Chaats, Sweets Multiple Outlets $

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Authentic Delhi Food

Dal Makhani Butter Chicken Biryani

Pindi Channa Street Food/Chaats Indian Sweets

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Suggested Hotels – For Extended Stays

SNo. Hotels Nearby Location Approx. Cost Ranking

Recommended Hotels

1 Hotel Claridges, Surjakund South Delhi INR 8,000

2 Clardiges Atrium, Faridabad South Delhi INR 6,000

3 Hilton Garden Inn, Saket South Delhi INR 9,000

4 The Grand, Vasant Kunj South Delhi INR 10,000

Luxury Hotels

1 Taj Mahal Hotel Central Delhi INR 18,000

2 Leela Palace South Delhi INR 18,000

3 ITC Maurya Central Delhi INR 15,000

Airport Hotels

1 Lemon Tree Gurgaon INR 3,000

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