Delhi and Areas of Interests

Delhi, The capital of India possesses the most central and geographical position due to close up situation from all important parts and cities of the country. The city is situated on the western bank of the Yamuna and the other side is protected by the ridge. Thus it holds an unrivaled strategic location in the country. Delhi had beenthe capital since long of several rulers due to its central and strategic situation. All the rules preferred it to be the capital and so also the British in 1911 decided to make Delhi the capital
instead of Calcutta which was formerly the capital. Delhi is the most important railway center being the headquarter of the Northern Zone of Indian railway and is excellently served by all other zones. Delhi enjoys the benefit of one modern airport of Palam which connect it with important centers of the World as well as of India.

Due to be the capital, Delhi has become an international political center. All the embassies and High Commission offices are located in New Delhi.
It has a population of about 80 lacs according to 1981 census. Delhi is situated in latitude 18.36 North and 77.13 East. With the formation of Municipal Corporation with effect from 7th April, 1958.
Delhi is under the unified civic administration having jurisdiction over the statutory corporation dealing with, electricity, water, transport sanitation, education, taxation, etc. Covering both rural and urban areas of
approx. 586 sq. miles leaving Delhi Cantonment and New Delhi an area of 10 sq. miles only.

The climate of Delhi is healthy, having three major seasons- winter, summer and rainy. The winter season lasts from Oct. to March. The summer season from April to June and the rainy season from July and September.

What to See in Delhi

Red-Fort, Near Chandni Chowk, Delhi.

The massive Red Fort, formerly Royal Palace, was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in ten year's time from 1639 to 1648 A.D. Read more....