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Delhi - Delhi's history goes much further back in time than the 13th century. In 1955, excavations at the Purana Qila revealed that the site was inhabited 3000 years ago. Ware pottery known as Painted Gray Ware and dated to 1000 BC confirmed this as being yet another site associated with the epic Mahabharata. The excavations also cut through houses and streets of the Sultanate, Rajput, post-Gupta, Gupta, Saka-Kushan and Sunga periods, reaching down to the Mauryan era (300 BC), thus revealing almost continuous habitaion. More



Delhi Places of Interest: Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Safdarjang's Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rajghat, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. More

Delhi Excursions: Delhi's history goes much further back in time than the 13th century. In 1955, excavations at the Purana Qila revealed that the site was inhabited 3000 years ago. More

Shopping in Delhi: Delhi is unique in that it has representative outlets for the handicrafts of each Indian state. This in it self presents a staggering array of goods, and at very affordable prices. In the last decade there has been a dramatic change in Delhi's markets. Upwardly mobile lifestyle has led to greater sophistication in display and upgrading of various markets in terms of availability of items. More

Fairs & Festivals of Delhi: Delhi's festival calendar begins with the Republic Day parade on 26th January. It is the most colorful of the city's festivals events and also the biggest crowd-puller. Hundreds of thousands people line the route from Rajpath to the Red Fort to watch the pageant of solders, camel crops, armored regiments, brass bands, folk dancers, school children, war veterans and elaborate floats representing the cultural diversity of India. More


Arts & Crafts in Delhi: As the seat of empires for centuries, and with royalty as patrons, Delhi has long been a cultural center, attracting the best of painters, musicians and dancers. More

Delhi Museums: Some of the finest museums of India are in Delhi. The National Museum on Janpath is the premier repository of antiquities. More

Food & Specialities in Delhi: From age - old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five - star hotels, Delhi is a moveable feast. It offers a choice of Indian and international cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets. More

Hotels in Delhi: Taj Palace :: Taj Mahal Hotel :: Le Meridien :: Maurya Sheraton :: The Imperial :: The Oberoi :: Hyatt Regency More

How to Reach Delhi: Air : Indira Gandhi International Airport. Rail : Indian Railway with their modern and organised network connects Delhi, Bus : Delhi is well connected by road. More