Delhi |
Delhi is a daunting city, especially for the first-time visitor. It sprawls uncontrollably over a vast tract of the Jamuna plain, its population is a seething m…
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Red Fort
Red Fort
Delhi's Red Fort is named after the massive red sandstone walls which surround this magnificent architectural work. Dating back to the height of Mughal power, the centrepiece is a white marble…
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Upcoming Events in Delhi |
 | Republic Day Parade Jan 2010 (annual) Delhi Every year on 26 January the founding of the independent Republic is remembered… more... |
 | Garden Festival Feb 2010 (annual) Said-ul-Ajaib (Garden of Five Senses) The annual Garden Festival, held at Delhi's Said-ul-Ajaib or Garden of the Five… more... |
 | Bhakti Festival Apr 2010 (annual) Nehru Park The Bhakti Festival presents three days of devotional and sufi music performances… more... |
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Nightlife |
Although its bar scene has grown rapidly in recent years, Delhi still has a long way to go to compete with Mumbai as the capital of Indian nightlife. Apart from 5-star hotels, the watering holes of Delhi are concentrated around Connaught Place, with a growing number in the more prosperous southern suburbs. Legally, alcohol can only be consumed and purchased from the age of 18. The price of a beer while out and about in Delhi can vary considerably, depending on the venue, with the fancier spots o…
Sightseeing |
The best-known sights are the two buildings that dominate Old Delhi, the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. A stroll through the chaotic, raucous, smelly alleyways of the Old City (also known as Shahjahanabad, after the 17th-century Mughal emperor who built it) is an unforgettable experience. The people-packed bazaars of Chandni Chowk are a riot of colourful exoticism and frenetic activity. The Old City is decaying rapidly but it is still possible to glimpse a mosque here or the courtyard of a proud old …
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