Delhi Travel Guide and tourist Destination information
March 18, 2009 by admin
Overview: New Delhi is India’s Capital, although it is very well knows as “Delhi” but it is officially called as New Delhi. New Delhi is India’s main city or we can say a main hub of all the overseas tourists and travelers. Delhi is also a major transportation hub for different regions and states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Northern states, western states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, as well as eastern states like Assam, West Bangal, Orissa, and Meghalaya etc. As Delhi city is India’s capital, it is the political hub as well, and it is been from early 1910. Although India is a huge country with several states are divided, and it is nourished with rich wide culture and religions, India is blessed with many beautiful tourist destinations, but Delhi is really well known for its historical values and appearance in the history of India. Beside that the communities, cultures, religions, Social values, lifestyle and local people are really good, which makes Delhi even an amazing city for tourists to come and visit it.
Transportation Sources in Delhi: New Delhi is the biggest metropolitan city, and it is well organized and connected to rest part of India and the other cities. There is lots of option available for tourists for transportation, which are Railways, Air Transport, Roadways and Bus services. New Delhi has Both Domestic and international Airports situated near the main city area. Air India and other private airlines provide good enough air transport services which are cheap and reliable as well. Other than air transport, Delhi is blessed with Railway services which are most widely used by frequent travelers, because it’s cheap and comfortable as well. Beside that Roadways and bus services also offers very good transportation services.
International Airline Offices in Delhi:
AIR INDIA - Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi, and India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3311225
ALITALIA – 19, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3311019
BRITISH AIRWAYS - DLF Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3327428
JAL - Chandra Lok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3323409
KLM - Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3315841
LUFTHANSA – 56, Janpath, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3323206
SINGAPORE AIRLINES - Marina Arcade, G – 11, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3326373
THAI AIRWAYS - Amba Deep Building, K.G.Marg, New Delhi, India. Pin: 110001
Phone: + (91)-(11)-3323608
Domestic Airline booking Information and contact details are:
DOMESTIC AIRLINE BOOKING
Indian Airlines : +91-11-5665121, 5663565
Palam Airport : +91-11-3296535, 3295121
Jet Airways : +91-11-6853700, 3295404
Damania : +91-11-6881122
Sahara Airlines : +91-11-3326851, 3295234
Archana Airways : +91-11-6841690
RAILWAY ENQUIRIES
General Information in English : +91-11-131
Reservation : +91-11-3348686, 3348687, 3348688
Enquiry : +91-11-3348787
ROADWAYS ENQUIRIES
Delhi Transport Corporation : +91-11-2518836
Haryana Government Roadways : +91-11-2521262
Himachal Pradesh Roadways : +91-11-2516725
Rajasthan Roadways : +91-11-2522246
Uttar Pradesh Roadways : +91-11-2518709
Travel Destinations in Delhi:
Chandni Chowk: Chandani chowk is the most widely known place of Delhi in the world. Those were the days, when this beautiful part of Delhi was blessed with beautiful fountains, but now it is converted into a heavily crowded place and really congested as well. Chandani chawk is located opposite to RED FORT and it is usually famous for its local market which is made for shoppers and road side market lovers.
India Gate: India Gate is the world known Historic monument for Delhi, which has it great value for the patriotism in India. As Many Soldiers who were died during the wars are buried here and given condolence.
The Parliament House: Parliament house or Sansad bhawan is the political center of Delhi and India. Its structure itself makes a place to visit and adore its beauty.
National Science Centre: National Science center is located near Pragati Maidan. This center is famous for the models which can be operated by the visitor himself. Children are particularly fascinated by the mysteries of science. Open throughout the week except on Mondays.
Other Than these places, Humayun’s Tomb, Old Fort, Safdarjung Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, The Bahai Temple, Nizam-Ud-Din Shrine, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Sisgunj Gurudwara, Moghul Gardens, Rose Garden, Lodhi Garden, National Rail Museum, National Museum, Nehru Museum & Planetorium, Gandhi Darshan & Gandhi National Museum, Dolls Museum are also very well known for their own values and appearance toward tourism.

