Delhi

Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.

The city's importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures. No wonder chroniclers of Delhi culture - from Chand Bardai and Amir Khusro to present days writers - have never been at a loss for topics. In Delhi, you will discover that the city is sprinkled with dazzling gems: captivating ancient monuments, fascinating museums and art galleries, architectural wonders, a vivacious performing-arts scene, fabulous eating places and bustling markets.

Delhi has been the political hub of India. Every political activity in the country traces its roots here. This was true even of the mythological era. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata had their capital at Indraprastha, which is believed to have been geographically located in today's Delhi.

 

Delhi Facts :

Area: 1,483 sq km
Latitudinal parallel: 28.3^oN
Longitudinal meridian: 77.13^oE
Altitude: 293 m above sea level
Population: 13.85million (Census 2001)
Average Temperature: 45^oC (Max) - usually in May - Jun, 5^oC (Min) - usually in Dec - Jan
Desirable Clothes: Woollen for winters and light cotton for summers
Rainfall: 714 mm
Monsoon: July to mid-September

Population: 13.85 (Census 2001)

Season: Extreme climate with very hot summer and very cold winter
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 011
Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi
Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahai Faith

Places to see in Delhi :

Lotus Temple	Laxminarayan Temple	Akshardham Temple	India Gate
Red Fort	Humayun's Tomb	Jama Masjid	Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Qutub Minar	Jantar Mantar	Lodhi Gardens	Safdarjung's Tomb
Sansad Bhavan	Rashtrapati Bhavan	Rajpath	St. James' Church
Cathedral Church

ISD Code of India: +91          STD Code of Delhi: 011

• Police - 100 / 1090
• Fire - 101
• Ambulance - 102
• Accident & Trauma Service - 1099
• Tourist City Information Service - 1280
• Child Helpline - 1098
• Women's Helpline - 1091



Airport Enquiries

• Domestic Terminal 
  http://www.newdelhiairport.in
  Delhi Airport - +91-124-3376000
• International Terminal 
  Exchange +91-11-3376000
  Air India 2565 2050
  
  

  Delhi Metro Enquiries

• www.delhimetrorail.com
  24 Hours DMRC Helpline No.:
  +91-11-128128
  For calling from mobile phones
  Please dial 011 -128128



STD Code

• Delhi - 011
• Noida - 0120
• Gurgaon - 0124
• Faridabad - 0129
• Ghaziabad - 0120
• Bahadurgarh - 01276



Bus Services

• Inter-State Enquiry at Kashmiri Gate
  Terminus - 91-11-22960290; 91-11- 22968836
• Inter-State Enquiry at Sarai Kale Khan
  Terminus - 91-11-24698343; 91-11-24638092
• Inter-State Enquiry at Anand Vihar
  Terminus - 91-11-22148097
• UP Roadways - 91-11-22968709
• Haryana Roadways - 91-11-22961262
• Punjab Roadways - 91-11-22967892
• Himachal Roadways - 91-11-22966725
• Rajasthan Roadways - 91-11-22919537
• J&K Roadways - 91-11-23324511



Telephone Services

• Directory Enquiry - 197
• Telephone Complaint - 198
• Internet Customer Care - 1504
• Change Number Hindi/Eng - 1951/1952

Roadways Enquiries

• Anand Vihar, ISBT 22152431
• Sarai Kale Khan 24358343/ 8092
• Kashmere Gate 23865181/ 23868836
  Ext. : 217
• DTC Local Enquiry 23317600
• DTC Website : http://dtc.nic.in
• U.P. Roadways 22149089
  
  
  

  Railway Enquiries

• http://www.indianrail.gov.in
  General Enquiries - 139
  
  

  Air India

• General Enquiry - 25652050 & 18001801407



Blood Banks

• AIIMS - 91-11-26588700
• Indian Red Cross Society 24618073, 24618915



Bomb Disposal Squads

• New Delhi - 91-11-23361231 Extn. 3705
• Delhi - 91-11-22512201 Extn. 577
• North - 91-11-23962281



Tourist Enquiry

• ITDC - 91-11-23719039
• Delhi Tourist City Information Service - 1280
• Transport Arrangements - 91-11-24674153, 26884312
• Tours Department - 91-11-23363607, 23365358



Tourism Departments:

• Delhi (DTDC) - 91-11-23363607; 91-11-23365358
• Haryana - 91-11-23324910; 91-11-23324911
• Himachal Pradesh - 91-11-23325320;
  91-11-23324764
• Punjab - 91-11-23343055
• Rajasthan - 91-11-23383837; 91-11-23389525
• Uttar Pradesh - 91-11-23711296; 91-11-23322251
• Uttranchal - 91-11-23350481

Medical Emergencies

Delhi has possibly the country's best medical infrastructure. This ranges from specialised state-of-the-art medical facilities to traditional healing hospitals.

 

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences

  Ph: 011-26588500/ 26588700
  

  VIMHANS (Mental Health & Neuroscience)

  Ph: 26310510 - 20
  

  National Heart Institute

  Ph: 011-26414156
  26414157 / 26414075
  

  National Chest Institute

  Ph: 011- 26864012
  26964044 / 26960436



• Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre

  Ph: 011-26825000 - 3
  

  Cancer Detection Centre

  Ph: 011-23716941
  

  Guru Nanak Eye Centre

  Ph: 011-23233080 / 23236745



• Apollo

  Ph: 011-26925858
  26825555 / 26925801 / 1066
  

  Indian Spinal Injuries Centre

  Ph: 011-26137603
  26894884 / 26896642
  

  Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (Cardiac).

  Ph: 011-26139660
  

  Lok Nayak Jai Prakash

  Ph: 011-23233400
  23231621 / 23232400 / 23230733

• Ram Manohar Lohia

  Ph: 011-23365525 / 23404040
  

  Orthonova

  Ph: 011-51657554-8
  

  Hindu Rao

  Ph: 011-23932307/ 23932314



• G B Pant

  Ph: 011-23234242 / 23233001



• Sri Ganga Ram

  Ph: 011-25781837
  25735205 / 25721529



• Batra

  Ph: 011-29958747
  29957481/ 29957585-6
  

  G. M. Modi

  Ph: 011-26852112 / 26852113
  

  Sita Ram Bhartia Institute

  Ph: 011-52111111
  26867435-8 / 26867279 / 26867933



• Max Healthcare

  Ph: 011-26499870 / 27158844



• Fortis

  Ph: 011-42776222

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