Delhi & Surrounding Region History

The crowded, colourful and unruly heart of India. Don't let your first impressions of Delhi stick like a sacred cow in a traffic jam: get behind the madcap façade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep with history and totally addictive to epicureans. Both Old and New Delhi exert a beguiling charm on visitors. Lose yourself unwinding the secrets of the city's Mughal past in the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi before emerging into the wide open spaces of imperial New Delhi, with its ordered governmental vistas and generous leafy avenues. Summer in Delhi is no joke - from April the temperature climbs relentlessly to more than 45°C (113°F) in May and June and the heat doesn't really abate until October. Dust storms called loo sweep in from Rajasthan with considerable fury. The arrival of the monsoon, at the end of June, brings intense humidity - the murder rate usually peaks in this month. From November to March is the best time to visit, with cool but sunny weather. Also, Holi, one of the most exuberant Hindu festivals, takes place around this time, in February or March. October sees the end of the monsoon, but is reasonably pleasant, although the days can still be pretty hot. Nights can be quite chilly in December and January. Weather One of Delhi's drawbacks is that for more than half the year the climate is lousy. For about four months - from November until about March - it's fine, with daytime temperatures between 21 and 30°C (70-86°F). However, by the end of April it's hot, while May and June are really hot - temperatures can swoop up to more than 45°C (113°F). In July it gets cooler but the humidity really hits, often with all-day rain through August and September.

New Delhi being capital city only the government areas are kept neat n tidy. The city is highly polluted with dirty sewage running through the streets and pick pocters everywhere. Its a good place for shopping and to revisit history. For amazing punjabi food and mouth watering dhabbas delhi is the best!

When visiting New Delhi,India,you´ll be amazed of the contradictions living togheter in India.Poverty,Dirt,Pollution,heavy traffic and overcrowded streets will leave most (western) people never whant to go there again. But,there is an other side of New Delhi.If you don´t let yourself be intimidated by all the above,you´ll find Delhi a city which is rich with culture and ancient history,good shopping and good food.Even in Delhi there are places where you can find serenity and peace of mind. For example check out Lodhi garden.This place is a huge park with old ruins in it and exotic birds.It has a soothing atmosphere and is a great place to escape the busy traffic and noise. For shopping :wander through the market streets in Karol Bagh and negotiate on prices with the venders on their wares. For more culture,Check out the Red fort.This must see palace,will blow you away by it´s grandure and history. Delhi is a great city to explore in 1 or 2 days.If you want to see more of India it´s wise to check out a travel agency and do a tour.You´ll get good value out of it,and it´s cheaper when you book it at home.But,be carefull in pciking your agency.If it doesn´t feel right,don´t do it.Scams are common in Delhi. Enjoy Delhi and all it´s faces it has.Use common sense,and be carefull,not every place in Delhi is tourist proof,but well every city has it´s do´s and dont´s!