
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. |