History<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"History](\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/History-of-Old-Delhi.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDelhi, where a empire rose and fell before the dawn of history; where fortresses of emperors appeared and disappeared; a city of mysterious eternity whose old ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial past and whose present pulsates vibrantly with ever flowing life of India. Eternal Yamuna bears witness to glorious and tumultuous 5,000 year old history of Delhi<\/a>. Etymology of \u2018Delhi\u2019 is not certain as there are several theories related to it.<\/p>\nTaking a deeper gaze into history, many emperors who set their citadels in this city were great powers with royal stronghold. Indraprastha, Lal Kot, Quila Rai Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi Sher Shahi or Shahjahanabad, no matter how many names it may have acquired in past, it has always been called Delhi intrinsically recognized with power and imperial control. Remnants of seven major cities have been discovered in Delhi. There is a famous old aphorism about this state that whoever discovers a new city at Delhi will drop it and this has turned right every time. Most recent example of it, are the British who discovered New Delhi in 1911.<\/p>\n
Geography<\/strong><\/h4>\nSpread over an area of 1,484 sq km, Delhi is divided into rural and urban expanses. It margins Uttar Pradesh to east and Haryana on north, west and south. Topography of Delhi shows great distinction. It transforms from plain fields in the north to dry, arid hills in the south and west. Southern part of city used to possess large natural lakes, most of which have now dried up. Most of Delhi, counting New Delhi, is located on western banks of river Yamuna which divides city from eastern suburbs (locally: trans-Yamuna). However, good connectivity between eastern and western regions, with a number of road and railway bridges as well as Delhi Metro reflects organized transport system of capital. In 2003, Delhi bagged the United States Department of Energy\u2019s first \u2018Clean Cities International Partner of the Year\u2019 award for \u2018\u2018bold efforts to curb air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives\u2019\u2019 after it ordered conversion of buses and taxis of city to be run on Compressed Natural Gas and banned the use of leaded petrol in 1998.<\/p>\n
Climate of Delhi-Info<\/strong><\/h4>\nEvery season has a charm of its own and that makes Delhi a prime destination. Summers are long and extremely hot from early April to mid-October. Monsoon season arriving at the end of June brings some relief from heat, but escalating humidity at same time. In late November, brief, mild winter starts and achieves peaks in the month of January and is notorious for its intense fog.<\/p>\n
Info on Delhi Culture<\/strong><\/h4>\nOwing to immigration of people from across the country, Delhi has developed to be a multicultural, multi-ethnic metropolis. However, indigenous culture that has been influenced by its extensive history and historic alliance as the capital of India is incomparable. Sprinkled with many historical monuments in Delhi<\/a>, it houses 1200 heritage buildings and 175 national heritage sites. Recognition to these buildings has been provided by Archaeological Survey of India.<\/p>\nRare combination of old and new that exists in Delhi makes it as intriguing as ever. Old Delhi<\/a> reflects the royal taste of Mughal and Turkic rulers while on the other hand New Delhi has a highlighted streak of British colonial days. Despite of their distinctive features, both, the old and the new regions compliments each other.<\/p>\n![\"ISKCON](\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ISKCON-Temple-Delhi-during-Janmashtami.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFairs and festivity are an integral part of Delhi\u2019s culture. Be it a religious occasion or a national event, Delhi celebrates it all with great enthusiasm and merriment. Religious festivals include Diwali, Holi, Guru Nanak\u2019s Birthday, Lohri, Chhath, Krishna Janmastami, Durga Puja, Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Moharram, Mahavir Jayanti, and Buddha Jayanti which despite of religious connections are celebrated by whole of the nation. Cultural events also find great celebrations in capital. Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami are organized every year attracts a huge crowd of participants.<\/p>\n
Cuisine<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDelhi, where a empire rose and fell before the dawn of history; where fortresses of emperors appeared and disappeared; a city of mysterious eternity whose old ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial past and whose present pulsates vibrantly with ever flowing life of India. Eternal Yamuna bears witness to glorious and tumultuous 5,000 year old history of Delhi<\/a>. Etymology of \u2018Delhi\u2019 is not certain as there are several theories related to it.<\/p>\n Taking a deeper gaze into history, many emperors who set their citadels in this city were great powers with royal stronghold. Indraprastha, Lal Kot, Quila Rai Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi Sher Shahi or Shahjahanabad, no matter how many names it may have acquired in past, it has always been called Delhi intrinsically recognized with power and imperial control. Remnants of seven major cities have been discovered in Delhi. There is a famous old aphorism about this state that whoever discovers a new city at Delhi will drop it and this has turned right every time. Most recent example of it, are the British who discovered New Delhi in 1911.<\/p>\n Spread over an area of 1,484 sq km, Delhi is divided into rural and urban expanses. It margins Uttar Pradesh to east and Haryana on north, west and south. Topography of Delhi shows great distinction. It transforms from plain fields in the north to dry, arid hills in the south and west. Southern part of city used to possess large natural lakes, most of which have now dried up. Most of Delhi, counting New Delhi, is located on western banks of river Yamuna which divides city from eastern suburbs (locally: trans-Yamuna). However, good connectivity between eastern and western regions, with a number of road and railway bridges as well as Delhi Metro reflects organized transport system of capital. In 2003, Delhi bagged the United States Department of Energy\u2019s first \u2018Clean Cities International Partner of the Year\u2019 award for \u2018\u2018bold efforts to curb air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives\u2019\u2019 after it ordered conversion of buses and taxis of city to be run on Compressed Natural Gas and banned the use of leaded petrol in 1998.<\/p>\n Every season has a charm of its own and that makes Delhi a prime destination. Summers are long and extremely hot from early April to mid-October. Monsoon season arriving at the end of June brings some relief from heat, but escalating humidity at same time. In late November, brief, mild winter starts and achieves peaks in the month of January and is notorious for its intense fog.<\/p>\n Owing to immigration of people from across the country, Delhi has developed to be a multicultural, multi-ethnic metropolis. However, indigenous culture that has been influenced by its extensive history and historic alliance as the capital of India is incomparable. Sprinkled with many historical monuments in Delhi<\/a>, it houses 1200 heritage buildings and 175 national heritage sites. Recognition to these buildings has been provided by Archaeological Survey of India.<\/p>\n Rare combination of old and new that exists in Delhi makes it as intriguing as ever. Old Delhi<\/a> reflects the royal taste of Mughal and Turkic rulers while on the other hand New Delhi has a highlighted streak of British colonial days. Despite of their distinctive features, both, the old and the new regions compliments each other.<\/p>\n Fairs and festivity are an integral part of Delhi\u2019s culture. Be it a religious occasion or a national event, Delhi celebrates it all with great enthusiasm and merriment. Religious festivals include Diwali, Holi, Guru Nanak\u2019s Birthday, Lohri, Chhath, Krishna Janmastami, Durga Puja, Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Moharram, Mahavir Jayanti, and Buddha Jayanti which despite of religious connections are celebrated by whole of the nation. Cultural events also find great celebrations in capital. Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami are organized every year attracts a huge crowd of participants.<\/p>\nGeography<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Climate of Delhi-Info<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Info on Delhi Culture<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCuisine<\/strong><\/h4>\n