Delhi has a transport system that is run by a variety of
means, you start with the humble rickshaw puller, and go
to the three wheeled auto rickshaw, you can use a black
and yellow taxi or call for one of Delhi’s radio cabs.
For tourists who just can not afford the taxi or auto
rickshaw service there is always the buses, which are run
by the Delhi Government and are managed by DTC, which is
the Delhi Transport Corporation. There are also the blue
line buses which are run by private operators. However tourists
unless they are lionhearted should skip the experience of
riding Delhi buses, if it for any other reasons than economics.
Then there is the Metro, which is probably Delhi’s
fastest and best means of transport, but only if you are
going where the Metro wants to take you, By the year 2020
it will no doubt be the best.
Delhi is connected by Indian Railways
to the rest of the nation, and this form of travel is the
cheapest and most reliable. Delhi has a number of Railway
stations from which trains arrive and depart to a number
of different parts of the country.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
is situated in the southwestern corner of Delhi and serves
both domestic and international connections. IGIA is near
Palam Airport which is the domestic Airport. In 2005–06,
the IGI Airport recorded a traffic of more than 9 million
passengers which made it one of the busiest airports in
South Asia.
Delhi Travel Guide
Delhi home to over 15 million of people
and India’s third largest city after Kolkata and Mumbai
. Pronounced Dilli in the vernacular, it is truly a city
of contrasts. Its architecture ranges from 10th century
Hindu-Rajput through 17th century Mughal to 20th century
British architecture.
A sprawling city built on the banks of
the River Yamuna
The British Empire built New Delhi, all
the roads of that period lead to the memorial of the unknown
soldier of world war I. Around India Gate are most of the
ministries, New Delhi is in stark contrast to Old Delhi.
Delhi is a city of contrasts it has a very diverse population
and has a multiplicity of cultures.
Old Delhi is a 25 century old and consists
of modern buildings and offers a contrast with places which
are world heritage sites. Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar,
India Gate, the sprawling tree lined avenues, the large
British built houses in Lutyens Delhi are tree lined and
spacious. It can be quite a culture tour. You need at last
seven days if you would like to take in Delhi’s wide
and diverse culture.