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Delhi, the capital of the country, and one of India's fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the "seven cities", created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. Remnants of the glorious past survive cheek - by - jowl with soaring skyscrapers, posh residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country.

New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920's-it's a city of wide Boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. In1911 King George V announced the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects, Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi's eight cities - New Delhi.

Places of Interest
Humayun's Tomb
The mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Humayun is a popular monument in Delhi. Humayun's wife in his memory constructed the tomb.

Qutab Minar
Built in 1199, Qutab Minar is one of the most popular landmarks in Delhi. The Qutab Minar is located in Mehrauli. The 72.5 metres long monument has 379 steps to reach the top. Qutab-ud-din Aibak started the construction of Qutab Minar in 1199 but he died before completing it. Later his son-in-law and successor completed Qutab Minar.

Lotus Temple
Shaped like a Lotus, the Lotus Temple is located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. Made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand, the temple is the modern architectural wonder of India. People visit an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility, the temple from all walks of life. The Lotus Temple is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith. The Bahai Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions. Its founder, Bahadullah (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahais as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad.

Old Delhi was an ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched The Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially in architecture, created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi's glorious renaissance.

Red Fort
Also known as Lal Quilla, the Red Fort is another important addition by Shah Jahan on the landscape of Delhi. Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in 1648. Today Red Fort has special significance as the Prime Minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day and address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. If you wish to learn a lesson about the history of Delhi, you can enjoy the 'Light and Sound Show' in the evening at the Red Fort.

Raj Ghat
The memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi. Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky while a flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi, India. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial

Jama Masjid
The Jama or Jami Masjid is the final architectural extravaganza of the Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan, situated in the ancient town of Old Delhi. This monument was built between 1644 and 1658 by five thousand artisans. Originally called the Masjid - I - Jahanuma, or "mosque commanding view of the world", this magnificent structure stands on the Bho Jhala, one of the two hills of the old Mughal capital city of Shahjahanabad.

Access by Air
Being the capital city of India New Delhi is well connected to all the major Indian cities through airways. Delhi has an international and domestic airport. It has regular flights to all the major Indian cities.

Access by Rail
Regular train services connect Delhi to all the major cities in India.

Access by Road
Delhi's large network of roads and National Highway connects it to the major cities of India.