Delhi, Capital city of India
Delhi, the capital city of India, stands as one of the oldest among the major cities of India.
With a history spanning over thousands of years, Delhi has served as a capital for many kingdoms and empires in India's past.
The city blends modernity with rich culture, offering beautiful heritage sights, exquisite cuisine, and a variety of festivals celebrated throughout the year.
Delhi is an international gateway to North India with Indira Gandhi International Airport, one of the busiest airports worldwide.
Delhi has the interesting distinction of being declared the World Book Capital in 2003 by UNESCO.
Location: National Capital Territory of Delhi
Inception: 500s BCE
Population: 26495000
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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7, Lok Kalyan Marg, previously known as 7, Race Course Road, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of India.
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, marking the spot of his cremation.
Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.
Old Delhi, originally founded as Shahjahanabad, is a walled city of Delhi, India.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India.
The Qutb Minar complex is a collection of monuments and buildings from the Delhi Sultanate at Mehrauli in Delhi, India.
Purana Qila, also known as Old Fort, is one of the oldest forts in Delhi.
The Signature Bridge is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge which spans the Yamuna river in Delhi, India.
Nizamuddin Dargah is the mausoleum of one of the world's most famous Sufi saints, Nizamuddin Auliya.
Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical stepwell on Hailey Road near Connaught Place.
