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The earliest settlement is thought to date back to 1000 BC, as the city Indraprashta, mentioned in the religious epic "Mahabarata".
Closer to modern times, Delhi as a city has more recent roots dating to 740AD. Succesive shifts in the ancient political landscape saw rulers come and go, with the later ones being Mughals, whose era began in 1520's and lasted into the early 18th century.
The British appeared on the scene in the early 1800's and by 1931, had inaugurated the city as the capital of India.
Independence in 1947 saw Delhi becoming the seat of power in modern India and over th 5 decades the city has grown to become one of the largest in the world |
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Guests can look forward to our quality facilities and distinctive services.
Hotel Business Services include:
24-hour copier/facsimile facilities ,
Laptop computers on hire,
Multimedia computers ,
Portable printers on hire ,
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Rashtrapati Bhavan & India Gate: |
Located in central New Delhi, with its grand layout and wide tree lined avenues, the palacial Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India, and is a architectural masterpice, with a very stately look to the building.
Close by is the India Gate, this tall arch way having being built in 1921 in honour of the close to 90000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in WW1.
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Connaught Place: |
This radially laid out hub of New Delhi has a classic design of large columns and wide walkways and is now a premier shopping and commercial center of the city, hosuing everything from high street shops and restaurants to offices.
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Jantar Mantar: |
Also in central New Delhi, this open air observatory was bulit in 1725, designed by the ruler of Jaipur, Jaising III.Shadows from the giant sundials here were used to calculate time and gauge astrological movements to a remarkable degree of accuracy.
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National Museum: |
This large museum covers Indian culture and history with exhibits dating back to 5000 years. Displays include neolithic tools [upto 3000 BC old], bone jewellery, architectural artefacts and ancient weapons from later eras.
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OLD DELHI |
Red Fort & Jama Masjid |
Also in central New Delhi, this open air observatory was bulit in 1725, designed by the ruler of Jaipur, Jaising III.Shadows from the giant sundials here were used to calculate time and gauge astrological movements to a remarkable degree of accuracy.
Jama Masjid: This read and white masjid [ mosque], just 500meters from the Red Fort, is India's largest mosque and can accommodate upto 25000 worshippers. It was built during the Moghul era between 1644 and 1656.
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Humanyouns Tomb and Qutab Minar: |
Humanyouns Tomb: Made shortly after the Emperor Humanyoun's death in 1564, this was the first grand Moghul mausoleum in Delhi and is a popular stop for tourists on a tour of Delhi.
Qutab Minar: This tall read sandstone tower, rising to 72.5 meters, is a famous Delhi landmark, and was built from 1199 onwards. The tapering tower's walls are covered with detailed carvings and inscribed with verses from the Koran.
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Delhi has a vast range of hotels - please see our hotel section for more information. |
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| Flights: International flights land at Indira Gandhi International airport, Terminal 1, while Domestic flights land at Terminal 2. Major international airlines all fly regular departures, often daily, to both Mumbai and New Delhi.
Trains: Trains connect the city to all other major cities and towns in India. There are 2 stations, the New Delhi station and the Old Delhi station.
Getting Around: Taxis are widely available - for longer duration travel within the city, hiring a private car with a driver/guide is a more cost effective[ and comfortable] mode of transport.
Climate: Summer between April and July can get hot with temperatures touching 40C at midday, while winter months, from November to February, can be cool , down to 10-12C.
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