Delhi
tourism offers you a awe inspiring array of destinations which would cast an
existing reflection with the harmony of the Indian travelogue that offers
you a kaleidoscopic culture, magnificent monuments, a glamorous night life
and much more. New Delhi is the El Dorado for the perceptive traveler with
its Moghul architecture and congregated bazaars of Old Delhi contrast with
the grandeur of New Delhi, whose extensive avenue offer changeable viewpoint
of Lutyen's panoramic city.
Grace of the City
The vast legacy of Delhi consists of prestigious monuments of the Red Fort,
Qutab Minar and Jama Masjid, they are majestic venerated colossal structures
built in red stone. The lush green meadows of Delhi around Rajghat and the
India Gate will surely leaves one mesmerized. The magnificent Mughal Gardens
in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex is the foremost specimen of British
architecture. The splendid Lotus Temple as well as the Birla Mandir and the
modern architectural spectacle Lotus Temple are fine combination of
tradition and modernity in the buzzing capital, New Delhi.
The Center of Delhi
The most eminent part of New Delhi is Connaught Place. It is the main
market and the central point of Delhi. The head offices of most of the
organizations like Airlines office, International banks and travel agents
are located at Connaught Place. It is also a great shopping hub and eating
joint. A number of cinemas and art and crafts galleries are located in and
around this place.
Luxuries at Delhi
New Delhi has several world renowned luxury hotels for the tourist visiting
Delhi, with the comfort and style to assure relaxation after a journey.
Besides it has many resorts, restaurants and cafeterias where travelers can
relax and luxuriate in. Strolls round the inexpensive modern shops and
handicraft centers. Enjoy the sight of dancing bears and magicians
captivating the crowd in the busy market places. The heat of the day gives
way to pleasant evenings, enjoy a banquet at one of the many splendid
restaurants, the enchanting music of sitars and veenas and the skillful
beats of tabla with the diverse delicious cuisine from throughout the
country.
Travel to Delhi offers an unlimited choice of places and
invites you to cherish the warmth and beauty of India.
Tourism
Statistics.
Growth of domestic travel : from 2002 to 2004 is 15 to
20 percent.
Foreign Tourist Travel : In May 2004 foreign tourists
visiting the Northern states of India: 60 percent.
Annual domestic tourists : 300 million.
Income from the tourism industry : 2002: 12,000 crore
(120 billion) -- 2003: 17,000 crore (170 billion)
Annual passenger : at Mumbai and Delhi airports
combined: 22 million
Accessibility
Flights and trains and buses run from Delhi all over north India, so it is
always easy to reach the next destination. The government has also set up a
separate Tourist Information Center cell at New Delhi to attract more and
more tourists to India.
