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'''New Delhi''', the central part of the National Capital Territory of [[Delhi]], is the British-built capital of India. Characterized by its wide boulevards, many roundabouts (traffic circles), colonial mansions, and government buildings dotted with monuments from various parts of India's history, this is the heart of the capital. Connaught Place (now called Rajiv Chowk) and Khan Market are popular shopping centres and the nearby Paharganj area has many inexpensive hotels. New Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Stations for trains to the south and east are in New Delhi. Delhi Metro lines radiate out from the city centre so the area is well connected. |
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The '''Vasilievsky Island''' is a borough in [[Saint Petersburg]] situated between the Bolshaya Neva and the Malaya Neva, two main distributaries of the river. Besides the Vasilievsky Island proper it also includes the Dekabristov Island, separated by the Smolenka river, and smaller islets, but the vast northwestern part of the borough offers almost nothing interesting to see, in contrast with the eastern part, which is very rich in landmarks. |
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This article covers the government district of New Delhi. In addition to most of the historic New Delhi, this district also includes a large area to the southwest, as far as the airport. However, the southeast edge of historic New Delhi is included in a different district - [[South East Delhi]]. |
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Around 1715-1725 the eastern part of the island was projected to become the city center. This project was abandoned with the death of Peter the Great, and in the 1730s the center shifted to the southern bank of the Neva, but several Petrine Baroque buildings here date from that period and the island has since remained the center of the city's academic life. Currently it is home to the Academy of Arts, Mining Institute, main campus of Saint Petersburg State University as well as the local branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences with its library and several research institutes and museums. The rectangular grid of streets seen today was originally a grid of canals, filled in after 1767. From the 1730s till mid-19th century the eastern part of the bank of the Malaya Neva hosted the city sea and river port, and, though the port eventually moved away, many buildings still standing there were designed for this purpose. In 1850 the first permanent bridge across the Neva, Blagoveshchensky Bridge, linked the island to the city center. Since then the rest of the borough has been gradually built over. Its westernmost parts, reclaimed from the Gulf of Finland, are still being developed today. |
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==Get in== |
==Get in== |
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===By metro=== |
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The island is served by two metro stations of Line 3, Vasileostrovskaya in the east and Primorskaya in the west (in the boring Soviet-era quarters), but the eastern tip of the island is just as easily accessible from the Sportivanaya and Admiralteyskaya stations of Line 5, which are outside the borough. |
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[[File:Tomb of Safdarjung..JPG|thumb|200px|Safrdarjung's Tomb]] |
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[[File:Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra.JPG|thumbnail|200 px|Muhammad Shah's Tomb]] |
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[[File:Sikander Lodi's Tomb - dawn 3 Sep 2010-13.JPG|thumbnail|200 px|Sikander Lodi's tomb]] |
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New Delhi is a 20 to 30 minute ride by road from the airport. |
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The trip from the airport station to New Delhi station via the orange airport metro line costs ₹60.00 and takes 23 minutes with trains running every 15 minutes. |
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===By bus=== |
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The island is also served by autobuses, trolleybuses, trams and marshrutkas. By bus, trolleybus or marshrutka you can easily get here from [[Saint Petersburg/Center|Nevsky Prospekt]] (and from Moskovsky Rail Terminal). |
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===By foot=== |
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The eastern tip of the island is easily within a walking distance from the Hermitage Museum, right across the river through Dvortsovy Bridge. |
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==Get around== |
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Most attractions are within walking distance from each other. |
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Note that a numbered liniya (line) is just one side of a street, so that, for example, the 4th and 5th lines are two sides of the same street. |
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Be careful and don't confuse Bolshoy Prospekt and Maly Prospekt of this island with the streets of the same name on [[Saint Petersburg/Petrograd Side|Petrograd Side]]. |
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==See== |
==See== |
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The staff at the Delhi '''tourist office''' is very helpful, and the office has a lot of free information: |
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Most of the historical landmarks are on the tip of the island and along the Universitetskaya Embankment. A stroll along the embankment also provides good views of the [[Saint Petersburg/Center|opposite bank]] with the Winter Palace, Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral. |
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===Safdarjung Area=== |
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[[File:Lighthouse_St.Pg.JPG|thumb|Rostral Column in front of Naval Museum]] |
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*The ensemble of the '''Spit (Strelka) of the Vasilievsky island''' was built in the early 19th century between the academic quarters and the port and is dominated by the Stock Exchange building. It offers an impressive view of the Neva river with the Hermitage and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. Other monuments you'll immediately notice on the Strelka, the '''Rostral Columns''', are yet another symbol of the city. Constructed in 1810 to celebrate the victory over the Swedish navy, the columns are each adorned with six ''rostra'' (traditionally, the prows of captured ships), symbolizing the might of the Russian Baltic Fleet. At the base of the columns you'll see sculptures representing the great rivers of European Russia, the Volga, Dnieper, Neva, and Volkhov. In addition to their decorative purpose, the columns also served as lighthouses, and to this day the gas flames are lit on holidays. |
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| name=Safdarjung's Tomb | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Lodi Road, Delhi | lat=28.5893 | long=77.2106 | directions=Located on Lodi Road, near Lodi Gardens. About 500 m north of Jar Bagh metro station (Yellow Line) |
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| name=Naval Museum | alt=also Bourse, Здание Биржи, Военно-морской музей |
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| hours=05:30 - 19:00 | price=₹5 for Indians, ₹100 for foreigners |
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| url=http://www.museum.navy.ru/ | email=museum@mail.admiral.ru |
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| wikipedia=Tomb of Safdar Jang | image=Tomb of Safdarjung..JPG |
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| address=Birzhevaya Square (Биржевая пл.), 4 | lat=59.943556| long=30.30452 | directions= |
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| phone=+7 812 328-27-01 | tollfree= | fax=+7 (812) 328-27-01 |
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| content=It is a tomb with onion shaped dome. It houses the tomb of Safdarjung, the Prime Minister during Mughal ruler Ahmad Shah Bahadur's rule. |
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| hours=11AM-6PM Tu-Su | price=Foreigners 320 rubles, Russians 90 rubles |
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| content=The Exchange Building, which houses the Naval Museum WARNING naval museum moved, exchange building appears defunct. Will clenn up this edit later., is the centerpiece of the Strelka ensemble. It was built in 1805-1816 in the Neoclassical style. The Naval Museum, one of the largest in the world, contains historical displays of the Russian navy from its founding to the present day, including weaponry, models of ships, and even some original mastheads. Extensive World War II display, and also (not directly related to Naval history) a diorama box of the storming of the Winter Palace in 1917. |
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===Lodi Garden Area=== |
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| name=Pushkinsky Dom | alt=Пушкинский дом, Институт русской литературы, Литературный музей | url=http://www.pushkinskijdom.ru/Default.aspx?tabid=64 | email= |
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| name=Lodi Gardens | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Makarova Embankment (наб. Макарова), 4. | lat=59.9448 | long=30.3012 | directions= | phone=+7 812 328-05-02 | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00—17:00 | price= |
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| address= | lat=28.5935 | long=77.2194 | directions= |
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| content=Since 1927 this domed building of the former customs house, built in 1832, has been home to the Institute of Russian Literature, founded in 1905. |
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| wikipedia=Lodi Gardens |
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| content=A huge urban open space with an interesting mix of nature and history. The park contains several historic monuments like '''Muhammad Shah's Tomb''', '''Bada Gumbad''', '''Sesha Gumbad''', '''Sikandar Lodi's Tomb''' and '''Athpula'''. |
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[[File:Hall_in_Museum_of_Zoology_(Saint_Petersburg)0.jpg|thumb|Museum of Zoology]] |
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| name=Muhammad Shah's Tomb | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=South eastern corner of Lodi Gardens | lat=28.5909 | long=77.2183 | directions= |
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| name=Museum of Zoology | alt=Зоологический музей | url=http://www.zin.ru/museum/ | email=museum@zin.ru |
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| address=Universitetskaya Embankment (Университетская наб.), 1 | lat=59.9426| long=30.3056 | directions= |
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| phone=+7 812 328-01-12 | tollfree= | fax=+7 (812) 328-29-41 |
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| hours=11AM-6PM daily, closed on Tuesdays | price= |
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| content=The huge tomb crowned with a massive dome has an octagonal plan with a octagonal chamber. Each of the eight sides have triple arched entrance and the eight corners are occupied by slopping buttresses. The chamber has doors on seven sides, the lone exception is the western side. The interior of the western wall contains a mihrab, so the tomb can also function as a Mosque. The massive dome stands on a sixteen sided drum and is crowned with a sprawling lotus. The dome is flanked by eight chatris, each of which occupy the mid point of the eight sides. The interior contains seven graves, the central one is believed to be of Muhammad Shah. The interior of the dome has a colourful fresco. The mihrab contains decorative stucco work so does the other seven arched gates. Short tapering minarates on the two back corners and ''jhakoraha'' (oriel) windows on the north and south ends are some special architectural features of the Bada Gumbad Mosque. Opposite the mosque is an elongated hall, which served as a sarai or guest house. Ir is devoid of any ornamentation and is a striking contrast with the mosque. |
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| content=One of the largest natural history museums in the world, situated in a 19th-century warehouse, it hosts an enormous collection of animals preserved in various ways, stuffed and mounted, pinned, stored in alcohol or as skeletons, with about 30 000 specimens currently on display. A must see for any natural history buff, though perhaps not for defenders of animal welfare. It began as a part of the Kunstkamera and steadily grew into its enormous state. Particularly rich are the collections of insects (6 500 species) and birds (2 500 species). Make sure not to miss the complete blue whale skeleton (you will hardly miss it, it is 27 m or 89 feet long), as well as the world's only stuffed mammoth, recovered from permafrost in 1901. |
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[[File:Kunstkamera SPB.jpg|thumb|The Kunstkamera]] |
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| name=Lodi Period Mosque | alt= | url= | email= |
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* {{see| image=Magic Sankt Petersburg - Kunstkammer at White Nights (Weisse Nächte).jpg |
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| address= | lat=28.59145 | long=77.21948 | directions=East of Muhammad Shah's Tomb and south west of Bada Gumbad |
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| name=Kunstkamera | alt=Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, Кунсткамера, Музей антропологии и этнографии | url=http://www.kunstkamera.ru | email=museum@kunstkamera.ru |
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| address=Universitatskaya Embankment (Университетская наб.), 3 | lat=59.941667 | long=30.304444 | directions=Close to the Palace Bridge; enter around the corner on Tamozhenny Pereulok. - Buses 10, 191; Trolleybuses 7 to stop 'Биржевая площадь' |
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| phone=+7 812 328-0712 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours=11AM-6PM Tu-Su, closed every last Tuesday of the month | price=Foreigners 200 rubles, Russians 100 rubles |
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| content=Lodi Period Mosque is a small red mosque with a triple arched entrance. Although small in size it has an elegant appearance. It was once housed within a walled complex but majority of the boundary wall have long disappeared. The mosque is crowned with a vaulted roof, with stucco ornamentation. |
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| content=This museum, hosted in the Baroque building constructed in 1714-1728, is primarily famous for its one-room freak show collection of 300 year-old deformed foetuses in formaldehyde (of which you are not allowed to take pictures). But the Kunstkamera is also an etnography museum, and most of its collections display the artifacts of indigenous peoples from various parts of the world. It also hosts a collections of historical scientific instruments,like compasses and experimental generators. It is the oldest state museum in Russia, established by Peter the Great in 1704 to host his personal collection,with objects collected during his travels across Europe. A significant part of it has been purchased from Dutch merchants. |
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| name=Bada Gumbad | alt=Bara Gumbad or Large Dome | url= | email= |
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| name=Academy of Sciences | alt=Росси́йская акаде́мия нау́к, pronounced as Rossíiskaya akadémiya naúk, shortened to RAN or, in Cyrillic, РАН, pronounced as RAN | url= | email= |
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| address= | lat=28.5932 | long=77.2203 | directions=Central part of Lodi Garden |
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| content=Bada Gumbad or large dome is probably the most imposing structure of Lodi Gardens. The structure stands on a square base topped with a huge dome. Although the structure looks two storied from the outside it is actually a single storied structure. It is built of grey sandstone with traces of black and red stones. On the north west corner is a mosque and on the north east corner is a ''sarai'' (guest house). Some historians believe that the Bada Gumbad served as a gate way to the mosque, while other believe it was a tomb. Sadly the occupant of this magnificent tomb can no longer be traced, but he was quiet likely to be an high official of Sikandar Lodi's court. The three domed mosque is approached from the east by five arched gateway. The central arch is the largest and the arches diminish in size as one moves away from the centre. The mosque is built in 1494 and is richly ornamented with stuccoes and frescoes. The stuccoes consists of elaborate geometrical designs and inscriptions fromthe Koran. |
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| content=Neoclassical building by Giacomo Quarenghi, 1783-1789. |
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| name=Sheesh Gumbad | alt=Glazed Dome | url= | email= |
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| address= | lat=28.5938 | long=77.2203 | directions=Central part of Lodi Gardens, Opposite Bada Gumbad |
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| content=A square yellow building with arcades built in 1800-1815 as a market , now home to several departments of Saint Petersburg State University. |
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| content=Sheesh Gumbad, was a similar structure to Bada Gumbad and is located just south of it. It literally meaning glazed dome, and the structure was once covered with glazed tiles, but majority of it has gone missing. The interior of the Sheesh Gumbad houses several graves but the occupants can lo longer be traced. The western wall of Sheesh Gumbad has a mihrab, so the tombed doubled up as a mosque. |
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[[File:Spb 06-2012 University Embankment 06.jpg|thumb|The University]] |
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| name=Lodi Period Turret | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=South East of Bada Gumbad and next to eastern wall of Lodi Gardens | lat=28.5927 | long=77.2211 | directions= |
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| name=The Twelve Collegia | alt=Здание Двенадцати коллегий, Петербургский университет | url= http://eng.spbu.ru/| email=office@inform.pu.ru| address=University Embankment (Университетская наб.), 7/9 | lat=59.9416 | long=30.2993 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed on Sundays | price= |
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| content=Now the main building of Saint Petersburg State University, it was built in the style of Petrine Baroque in 1722-1744 to house the Russian government. It may be difficult, though not impossible, for a stranger to persuade the guards to let him/her in. There is a bookstore there, perhaps a good pretext. All along Mendeleevskaya liniya for its entire length, the main entrance is in the middle of the building. |
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| content=The 8.5 meter Lodi Period Turret probably served as a corner tower of a walled enclosure, but the walls have long vanished. The two leveled tower is crowned with a ribbed dome. The lower level contains the doorway and stairs lead to the second level containing a decorated Jharokha (Oriel) styled balcony. |
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| address= | lat=28.59454 | long=77.22240 | directions=North east of Sheesha Gumbad |
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| content= built in 1727-1761 and initially intended for Peter II, who never came to live here, has long hosted the departments of philology and oriental studies of Saint Petersburg State University. |
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| content=The small mosque and a small gateway stands on the north east of Sheesha Gumbad. Both the structure date back to the Mughaal Period. The gateway probably served as an entrance to walled garden, sadly the walls no longer exist. The double storied arched gateway is topped with a Bengal type sloped roof. Next to the gateway is a small mosque with arched entrance and crowned with three domes. The mosque is devoid of ornamentation, and has a platform on its eastern side. |
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| address= | lat=28.5962 | long=77.2215 | directions=Northern part of Lodi Garden |
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| content=The Tomb of Sikandar Lodi is similar in structure to the Muhammad Shah's Tomb, but is housed in side a walled complex. The tomb is octagonal with triple arched entrance on all sides and sloping buttress at the corners, however there are no ''chatris'' round the giant dome. |
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[[File:Menshikov Palace in SPB 01.jpg|thumb|Menshikov Palace]] |
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| name=Athpula | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address= | lat=28.5965 | long=77.2229 | directions=East of Sikandar Loddi's Tomb, near north east gate of Lodi Gardens |
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| name=Menshikov Palace | alt=Меншиковский дворец | url=http://hermitagemuseum.org/html_Ru/03/hm3_9.html {{dead link|January 2017}} | email= |
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| address=Universitetskaya Embankment (Университетская наб.), 15 | lat=59.93876 | long=30.29574 | directions= |
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| content=The Athpul literally meaning eight bridge consists of seven arches supported by eight pillars. The bridge spans over a water body and is still in use. Visitors entering the Lodi Gardens from the north east gate uses the bridge. |
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| content=This Baroque palace, built for a close associate of Peter the Great in 1710-1714, became the first stone building of the city. Now it is home to a museum run by the Hermitage, which displays art and culture of the early 18th century. |
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| name=The Government of India Tourist Office | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=88 Janpath, Connaught Place | lat=28.62719 | long=77.21969 | directions= |
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| address=between the 1st and 2nd lines along Universitetskaya Embankment (Университетской наб.)| lat=59.93846 | long=30.29234| directions=| phone= | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price= |
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| phone=+91 11 2332 0005, +91 11 2332 0008, +91 11 2332 0109, +91 11 2332 0266 | tollfree= |
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| content=The big obelisk in honor of Count Peter Rumyantsev's victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1791 in the center of the park was created 1799 and moved here from the Field of Mars in 1818. |
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| content=The Government of India Tourist Office offers daily tours, coverings all of the major Delhi sites. If you should choose to go with the government-sanctioned day tour, be aware that due to the heavy agenda, you will need to have a quick foot, only 20-40 min are given for each sight, which is next to no time. Consider this day tour as a sampler. If there is a sight of particular interest, bookmark it and return at a later date. |
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===Monuments=== |
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| name=Russian Academy of Arts | alt=Российская академия художеств| url=http://www.rah.ru/ | email= | address=Universitetskaya Embankment, 17 | lat=59.93773 | long=30.28997 | directions=| phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Russia's largest center for advanced study in the arts, until the 20th century the only school of its kind in Russia. The impressive neoclassical building was built in 1764-1788. |
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[[File:Ugrasen ki Baoli.jpg|thumbnail|Agrasen ki Baoli]] |
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| address=Vakil lane. Hailey Road, Connaught Place | lat=28.62584 | long=77.22498 | directions=Near Jantar Mantar. SE 200m of British Council. Take bus to Max Muller Bhavan. Barakhamba Road (Blue line) is the nearest metro station. |
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| content=A historical steep well believed to be built during to time of Maharaja Agrasen of the Mahabharata era and reconstructed in the 14th century. Also here is the '''Baoli Mosque'''. |
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| name=Research Museum of the Academy of Arts | alt=Научно-исследовательский музей Академии художеств | url=http://www.nimrah.ru/ | email= |
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| name=Chausath Khamba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti |
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| address= | lat=59.93759 | long=30.28954 | directions=Inside the Academy of the Arts |
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| lat=27.21336 | long=77.97540 | directions=Nearest metro station is Jangpura |
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| content=Built by Mirza Aziz Kota, a foster brother of Akbar and an important noble during the time of Jahangir, this building has the tomb of Aziz Kota. The meaning of it is 64 pillars that support the structure. It also has other unidentified tombs. |
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| content=A huge collection of drawings, prints, paintings of both Russian and Western artists, as well as casts and sculptures, all on display across three floors of the Academy. The models of great Petersburg architecture, of the Smolny Monastery, St Isaac's Cathedral, Mikhailovsky Castle, etc., are especially worth seeking out. |
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[[File:Sphinx at Universitetskaya Embankment (img1).jpg|thumb|Egyptian Sphinx]] |
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| address=Universitetskaya Embankment (Университетской наб.) | lat=59.93693 | long=30.29055 | directions=on a quay in front of the Academy of Arts | hours=24/7 | price=Free |
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| directions=Far north. From Jahangirpuri Metro Station (the closest one) fifteen km to north. Narela train station (west, about three km). Take bus 131, 136, 144-1, 144, 193 to stop Shingu Gaon. Walk ~200 m NE |
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| content=You wouldn't expect it, but these two granite sphinxes are three thousand years older than the city itself! They date from the 14th century BC and were excavated in 1820 in the temple of Amenhotep III near [[Luxor|Thebes]] in Egypt. Upon seeing them, the Russian writer and diplomat Muravyev wrote to the Tsar, and convinced him to purchase the statues for display in Petersburg. They were installed in 1834. Oddly enough, sphinxes seem to be popular in the city - there are another six made by Russian sculptors lurking about. |
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| content=This monument has a unique concept. Guru Tegh Bahadur has been depicted by a central pylon but his three disciples by three semi arches. |
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| name=India Gate | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Rajpath | lat=28.61288 | long=77.22955 | directions=1.6km east from Metro 'Central Secretariat' station (Yellow line) |
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| name=Naval Institute | alt=Военно-морской инситут| url= | email= |
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| address=Naberezhnaya Leitenanta Schmidta (наб. Лейтенанта Шмидта), 17| lat=59.93537 | long=30.27922 | directions= |
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| content=The oldest naval academy in Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1701. Some of its most famous graduates include Ivan Kruzenshtern, Rimsky-Korsakov, and many others. The building was completely rebuilt in 1798. |
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| content=This monument has been built as a memorial for the Indian soldiers who died in World War I. There is also an eternal flame for all fallen Indian soldiers. |
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[[Image:Jantar Mantar Delhi 2.jpg|thumb|right|Jantar Mantar]] |
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| name=Ivan Kruzenshtern Statue | alt=Памятник Ивану Крузенштерну| url= | email= |
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| address=Across from Naberezhnaya Leitenanta Schmidta, 17 | lat=59.93527 | long=30.28004 | directions= | hours= | price= |
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| name=Jantar Mantar | alt= | url= | email= |
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| content=A statue of Admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern, was built in 1870 in honor of the 100-year anniversary of the renowned Admiral's death. |
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| address=Sansad Marg, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place | lat=28.62696 | long=77.21692 | directions=Rajiv Chowk Metro Station |
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| content=One of five astronomical observatories commissioned by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur during the 18th century. The odd structures inside are enormous scientific instruments for measuring the movement of celestial bodies |
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| content=This five domed church was built in 1897. In 1935, as happened to many churches in Russia, it was converted by the Soviets into a warehouse, but in 1993 it was reopened for services. The ongoing careful renovations began in 1996. |
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| content=This is a main parade route that leads from '''Rashtrapati Bhavan''' (the President's residence) to '''India Gate''', with many grassy lawns along the way. Especially nice in the evenings and at night when the buildings are lit and the vendors come out to supply the many picnicking families. Every year, on Republic Day (January 26), there is a massive parade here which showcases India's culture and military - highly recommended. |
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| address=Garhi's Tomb Rd, Ruchi Vihar, Vasant Kunj | lat=28.53331 | long=77.1370914 | directions=Located in South West Delhi district. Take bus 66 to stop IMIC Hospital. Delhi Aero City Metro station (Orange Line) just two km northwest |
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| address=Between the 19th and 20th lines along Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment | lat=59.93081 | long=30.27085| directions=close to the Mining Institute |
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| content= They include the former palace of the Dolgorukovs along the 20th line. |
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| content=This is the first tomb built in Delhi. It was built by Iltutmish in 1231AD for his son Prince Ghiyasuddin Mohammad. This was later renovated by Feroz Shah Tughlaq. It is in the form of a fortress with a courtyard like layout, not common among tombs. The octagonal grave–chamber with the crypt has an underground opening. The western prayer wall has a mihrab, decorated with marble in exquisite Turkish and Afghan design and inclde some inscriptions from the Quran. The front, marble facade, dated to Feroze Shah's rule (1351–88). The prayer chamber depicts a base slab of a Linga. - Events: # Thursday is a special (tolerance) day for worship when devotees both Hindus and Muslims. # Every year, on the 17th day of the Islamic month of between Ramadan and Eid festivals, the “Urs of Nasiruddin Shah” (death anniversary) fest is held. |
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| name=Mining Institute Museum | alt=Горный институт, | url=http://www.spmi.ru/skeleton/1/64 {{dead link|January 2017}} | email=museum@spmi.ru |
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| name=Lal Bangla | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=21st line V.O.(21 линия В.О.), 2 | lat=59.93062 | long=30.27011 | directions= |
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| address=Delhi Golf Club, Dr, Zakir Husain Marg | lat=28.6014 | long=77.2374 |
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| phone=+7 812 321-40-82 | tollfree= | fax=+7 (812) 327-73-59 |
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| directions=Khan Market (Violet Line) is the nearest Metro station further walk toward east about ten min |
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| content=One of the largest and oldest geological museums in the world, containing more than 230 thousand items, collected from more than 80 countries. Even if you don't make it inside on a tour, it's worth passing by to admire it's imposing 1811 Imperial-style façade. |
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| content=This contains two separate masoleums which have the tombs of Lal Kunwar and her daughter Begum Jaan. Lal Kunwar was the wife of Mughal ruler Jahander Shah and mother of another Mughal ruler Shah Alam II. Lal Kunwar is similar to Nur Jahan, who monopolised power and gave important posts to his member of his family. The adjacent areas have the tombs of unknown tombs of third last Mughal emperor Akbar Shah II. |
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| name=National Gallery of Modern Art | alt=राष्ट्रीय आधुनिक कला संग्रहालय | url= | email= |
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| address=Justice SB Marg, | lat=28.60884 | long=77.23375 | directions=Near Delhi High Court, C - Hexagon| phone=+91 11 2338 6111| fax=| hours= | price=| content= |
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| content= It is a Central Government Officers and Staff Residential Colony, built in the 1940s. Here are some 'tourist' places like the Sai Baba Temple of Lodhi Road, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, the 16th century Tomb of Sikander Lodhi, situated in Lodhi Gardens and the India Habitat Centre. There are several municipal parks including Charbagh which features the Lodhi Gardens. - The three main shopping markets in this area are Khanna Market, Khan Market one of the poshest & expensive market and Meherchand Market. Chocolate Wheel Confectionary in the Jor Bagh area is a very popular bakery. |
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| content=the narrowest street in Saint Petersburg, 5.6 m (18 ft) wide |
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| address=Bolshoy Prosp., 1 | lat=59.94172 | long=30.28951| directions= |
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| name=Indian Air Force Museum | alt=वायु सेना संग्रहालय | url= | email= |
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| address=Palam, Subroto Park | lat=28.58320 | long=77.14711| directions=From M (orange) 'Dhaula Kuan' take Bus 543B, 706, 722, 729, 773, 790, 792 or AG to 'Subroto Park' | phone= | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price= | content= |
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| name=National Museum | alt=National Archaeological Museum, राष्ट्रीय पुरातात्विक संग्रहालय | url=http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/ | email= |
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| name=St. Michael's Lutheran Church | alt=Евангелическо-лютеранская Церковь | url= | email= |
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| hours=Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 | price=₹ 300 for foreigners (includes useful audioguide), ₹10 Indians (optional audioguide ₹150 extra), ₹1 for Indian Students, plus ₹300 if you want to use a camera. Decent restaurant on the second floor (lunch buffet ₹200). A cloak room is free for customers |
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| content=Janpath. The layout here is labyrinthine and the presentation won't win any awards, but the collection is unparalleled and contains some true masterpieces. The section on the Indus Valley Culture and the one on Buddhist Heritage is most informative. The museum also showcases the arts and handicrafts from different regions of India. Keep an eye out for the 4,600 year old Harappan temple dancer, the Gandhara-era standing Buddha with Greek hair and a Roman toga, the stunning miniature painting gallery, and the giant temple chariot parked outside. An informative place for all interested in knowing more about Indian culture and history. |
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| name=National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi | alt=राष्ट्रीय डाक टिकट संग्रहालय | url= | email= |
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| address=Sansad Marg Road Area | lat=28.62192 | long=77.21299| directions=Metro Yellow 'Patel Chowk'| phone=+91 11 2303 6447 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= |
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| content=Chanakyapuri. houses a collection of Indian trains from the past to the present - a worthwhile look into India's proud railway heritage. The collection includes carriages belonging to Indian potentates and British viceroys. Children can ride the small train that circumnavigates the museum. There is a small cafe on the premises. Open 09:30-19:30 (Apr-Sept) and 09:30-17:30 (Oct-Mar). Closed Mondays and national holidays. |
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| name=Nehru Memorial Museum & Library | alt=Teen Murti Bhavan | url=http://nehrumemorial.nic.in/en/ | email= |
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| address=Chanakyapuri, Teen Murti Marg | lat=28.60286 | long=77.19893 | directions= |
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| wikipedia=Nehru Memorial Museum & Library | image=NEHRU MEMORIAL MUSEUM-Delhi-Dr. Murali Mohan Gurram.jpg |
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| content=Former residence of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Was used by the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army before Indian Independence. After Nehru's death in 1964, it was converted into a museum of his life, plus a library. It is one the biggest libraries of Delhi with 100,000 photographs, 18,000 microfilm rolls, and over 10,000 manuscripts. Also includes a planetarium (costs ₹50 adults, ₹25 children) where they show a movie on astronomy and the universe. |
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| name=Parliament Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gokul Nagar | lat=28.618658 | long=77.207172 | directions=close to the Sansad Bhavan - Central Secretariat metro station (Yellow Line)| phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= in the Parliament of India Library Building. - |
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| content=A monument representing the Salt March led by Gandhi in 1930 - a classic case of civil disobedience which played a key role in the Indian independence movement, and inspired later protesters such as Martin Luther King. The "11 sculptures" in the monument are designed to look like people of different religions and castes, all marching together. |
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| name=St. Andrew's Cathedral | alt= Андреевский собор — Cобор святого апостола Андрея Первозванного| url=http://www.hramsp.ru/ | email= |
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| address=6 line V.O. (6 линия В.О.), 11 | lat=59.93976 | long=30.28321 | directions= |
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| name=Cathedral Church of Redemption | alt=Viceroy Church | url=http://www.d2i.in/visit/Cathedral-Church-of-The-Redemption_Rashtrapati-Bhawan_pune_Pilgrimage/3121 | email= | address=Church Lane | lat=28.61794 | long=77.20218 | directions=Near Rashtrapati Bhawan, Central Secretariat Metro Station | phone= | hours= | price= | content= It is the headquarters of the Church of North India, Delhi Diocese. Built by Henry Medd between 1927-1935 it is a fine example of Colonial architecture. |
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| name=Sacred Heart Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.d2i.in/visit/Cathedral-of-the-Sacred-Heart-Delhi_Gole-Market_pune_Pilgrimage/2662 | email= |
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| address=1 Ashok Place | lat=28.62866 | long=77.20676 |
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| content=- It is the biggest church in terms of structure and also the headquarters of the Delhi Catholic Archdiocese. A must visit to enjoy the beautiful architecture and pristine beauty. |
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|lastedit=2016-10-02| content=It is the headquarters of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church in Delhi. It is known as the Antioch of the East and is a fine example of Oriental architecture blended with modernity. |
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| name=Gurudwara Bangla Sahib | alt= | url=http://banglasahib.org | email= |
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| address=Ashoka Rd | lat=28.62635 | long=77.20905 | directions=just off Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Connaught Place, M orange: Shivaji Stadium |
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| content=- This is the [http://www.d2i.in/visit/Gurudwara-Bangla-Sahib_Connaught-Place_pune_Pilgrimage/3132 main gurudwara] for the many Sikhs of Delhi. You will need to cover your head (scarves provided for free) and stash your shoes in the shoe storage run by volunteers. Compared to other big tourist attractions, is free of scam or rude guards and can be enjoyed without hassle. You can sit inside and listen to the readings and prayers in Punjabi. Men should cover their head with something, although it is not mandatory, it will be seen as a sign of respect. |
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| address=Pandit Pant Marg, Presidents Estate |
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| content=Built in 1783. The temple built near old Raisina village near Raisina Hill, at present Pandit Pant Marg, took 12 years to build. |
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| content=Perhaps the most beautiful religious building on the island, built in 1780. The main cupola is framed by three narrow towers, and is topped by a two-tiered belltower. The gilt, three-layered iconostasis inside is an impressive 17 meters tall. |
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| name=Hanuman Temple | alt=Hanuman Murti | url= | email= |
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| address=Connaught Place | lat=28.63 | long=77.215 |
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| directions=M Orange: Shivaji Stadium | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The ancient Hindu temple has a self manifest idol of Hanuman Ji (who was an ardent devotee of Rama according to the Hindu legends), has an unusual feature fixed in the spire (Viman) in the form of a crescent moon (an Islamic symbol) instead of the Hindu symbol of Aum or Sun that is commonly seen in most Hindu temples. |
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| address=Jhandewalan Devi Mandir Marg, Block E, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewala| lat= | long= | directions=M from Karol Bagh Terminal 500m NE| content=One of the most popular temples of Devi Durga is Jhandewala Temple. |
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| address=Mandir Marg, President's Estate | lat=28.63092 | long=77.19872 |
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| name=Uttara Swami Malai Temple |
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| alt=Tamil: உத்தர சுவாமி மலை கோவில், Malai Mandir ( Hill Temple) | url= | email= |
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| address=Sector 7, RK Puram | lat=28.5675 | long=77.1665 |
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| directions=Bus 66 to Malai Mandir |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The main temple within the complex, formally called Sree Swaminatha Swami Temple, houses the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Swaminatha. The temple is built entirely of granite, and is reminiscent of the Chola style of South Indian Temple Architecture. |
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===Other=== |
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[[Image:New Delhi government block 03-2016 img3.jpg|thumb|The Parliament House]] |
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| name=Parliament House | alt=Sansad Bhawan | url= | email= |
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| address= | lat=28.617189 | long=77.208084 | directions=M: Central Secretariat Station |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shape is circular, which is based on the Ashoka Chakra. There are separate halls for the sessions of the Chamber of Princes, the State Council, and the Central Legislative Assembly. The building is surrounded by large gardens and fenced off by sandstone railings modelled after the Great Stupa of Sanchi. |
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===Parks and gardens=== |
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| name=Lodhi Garden | alt= | url=http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/lodhi_garden.jsp | email= |
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| address=Lodi Road | lat=28.5936 | long=77.2195 | directions= |
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| content=Is a peaceful park in the heart of New Delhi. Lodhi garden is ideal for morning walks in the hot season and for afternoon strolls and picnics during the cooler months. |
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| name=Mughal Garden | alt= | url=http://www.d2i.in/visit/Mughal-Gardens_Janpath_Delhi-NCR_Garden-Park/2744 | email= |
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| address=Rashtrapati Bhawan, Raisina Hills | lat=28.61386 | long=77.20906 |
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| directions=Central Secretariat Metro Station |
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| hours=30 days in a year (Feb-Mar) | price= |
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| content=The Mughal Garden, that reside in President House is very popular |
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| name=Nehru Park | alt= | url=http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/entertainment/nehru_park.jsp | email= |
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| address=Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.59161 | long=77.19363 | directions=Race Course Metro Station 1.5km east |
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| content=Is a large park in the new Delhi neighbourhood of Chankayapuri, lying in the southwest. |
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| name=Museum of Electrical Transport | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Srednyy pr. (Средний пр.), 77 | lat=59.939167 | long=30.259722 | directions=M 'Василеостровская' | phone=+7 812 321 54 05 | fax= | hours=Daily except Mondays. | price=RUB250 | content=It is based at the old Vasileostrovsky tram depot in Saint Petersburg which was built in 1906 - 1908. |
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===Malls=== |
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| name=Ambience Vasant Kunj | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=28.54122 | long=77.15510 | directions=Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content= is perhaps India's most luxuriant mall. You'll find 3 floors of international designer brands, as well as a number of Indian designers. Emporio also houses one of New Delhi's most popular new restautrants, Set'z (formerly Zest), a chic dining experience with over seven different cuisines to choose from. |
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[[Image:Музей современного искусства Эрарта.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art]] |
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| name=DLF Emporio | alt= | url=http://www.dlfemporio.com/ | email= |
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| address=4 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi | lat=28.54263 | long=77.15604 | directions=Bus 66, 326, 602-1, 602, 603, 604 to Shopping Centre Nelson |
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| phone=+91 11 4611 6666 | fax= | hours=11.00-21.00 | price= |
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| content= It is one luxury malls. The mall has been designed by architect Mohit Gujral and Chandu Chadha in Italian marble, burnished wood, and gleaming brass detailing. DLF Emporio has four floors including Ground Floor and comprises an area of 3ha. The mall features over 170 brands including 75 International Brands. Recently the promoters also opened a 180 seater high end restaurant called setz. |
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| hours=10am-10pm, Tuesday closed | price=RUB500 for the Museum |
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| content=Erarta project brings under one roof Russia's largest private Museum of Contemporary Art (with over 2,300 works in its collection) and the art gallery. Erarta is a new project, but has already been nominated for Russia's museum of the year in its first year of existence due to its unparalleled status in the Contemporary Art segment. The building has a cafe (3rd floor), a restaurant, a gift store and a print shop. |
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[[File:Church of Saving icon of Jesus's mother.JPG|thumb|Church of Our Lady the Merciful]] |
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| name=DLF Promenade| alt= | url=http://dlfpromenade.com/ | email= |
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| address=3 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi | lat=28.54263 | long=77.15604 | directions=Bus 66, 326, 602-1, 602, 603, 604 to Shopping Centre Nelson |
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| phone=+91 11 4611 6666 | fax= | hours=11.00-21.00 | price= |
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| content=Features the only 7-screen multiplex in Delhi |
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===Bazaars=== |
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| name=A horse-drawn railway (trolley) monument | alt=Памятный образец конно-железной дороги (конка) | url= | email= |
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| address=Boulevard Andreevskiy 6-7 lines in Sredniy prospect ( Андреевского бульвар у Среднего проспекта) | lat=59.94294 | long=30.27882 | directions= near the metro station "Vasileostrovskaya" | hours= | price= |
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| name=Connaught Place aka Rajiv Chowk | alt= | url=http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/shopping/connaught_place.jsp | email=| address= | lat=28.6303 | long=77.2172| directions=Metro Station 'Rajiv Chowk'| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A unique cross between a European shopping arcade, an Indian bazaar, and an upmarket shopping mall. With all shops laid out in 2 circles, it's easy to get around and explore. |
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* {{see | image=Васильевский остров. Церковь Милующей иконы Божией Матери.jpg |
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| name=Church of the Mother of God the Merciful | alt=Церковь Милующей иконы Божией Матери | url=http://kulturnoe-nasledie.ru/monuments.php?id=7810151000 | email= |
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| name=Cycle Market | alt= | url= | email=| address=Block E 4, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewalan| lat=28.6465 | long=77.2026| directions=M 'Jhandewalan' Blue 0.5km S| phone= | hours= | price=| content=Deals not just in bicycles, but in cameras as well. |
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| address=Bolshoy prospekt, 98 | lat=59.92748 | long=30.24519 | directions= |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=note the sign on the wall towards Prospekt Bolshoy which says in red text: ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕСЕ! ("Christ has arisen")}} |
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| name=Musical Gate | alt=Музыкальные ворота | url= | email= |
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| address=Bugskiy pereulok (Бугский пер.), 1 | lat=59.93828 | long=30.28660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= |
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| name=Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God | alt=Khram Voskreseniya Khristova, Церковь во имя Смоленской иконы Божией матери | url=http://palmernw.ru/smolen/smolen.html | email= |
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| name=Janpath flea market| alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Ulitsa Kamskaya (Камская улица), 24 | lat=59.94612 | long=30.25093 | directions= | phone=+7 812 321-1483 | fax= |
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| address=Connaught Lane, Janpath, | lat=28.6290 | long=77.2189| directions=M Rajiv Chowk Metro Station 0.3km N or Bus 500, 505, 522, 522A-1, 522A-2, 522A to 'Indian Oil Bhawan'| phone=| hours= | price=| content=is a bargain-hunter's dream and just a two minute walk from Connaught place. Think of it as a vast flea market, where you can get all kinds of knick-knacks and clothes. Janpath is not a place for those unwilling or unable to bargain ruthlessly. Also, as in any flea market, quality will vary greatly. There are also some bookshops. |
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There are also a couple of museum ships: |
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| name=Karol Bagh | alt=West Delhi Market, Gaffar Market, Sabka Bazaar | url= | email= |
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| address=Saraswati Marg, Beadonpura | lat=28.6512 | long=77.1913 | directions=Bus 39, 39A, 71, 82N, 89, 166, 181, 212, 214A, 218, 309, 350, 351, 352,450 to 'D B Gupta Market' |
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| address=Naberezhnaya Leitenanta Schmidta (наб. Лейтенанта Шмидта) | lat=59.92779 | long=30.26904 | directions= |
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| content=known for traditional Indian Wear, sarees and shawls. Huge area and big brand showrooms. - Reputed to be the largest shopping area in Asia with 20,000 shops and traders. There are many tailors experienced in western styles (suits etc.). Also a growing number of hotels . |
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| content=Built in England in and overhauled in the 1950s, is a Russian/Soviet icebreaker with a distinguished career in polar exploration and rescue operations. Since the 1990s she has been moored as a museum ship in front of the Mining Institute. |
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| name=Narodovolets Submarine D-2 | alt=Д-2 "Народоволец" | url=http://www.museum.navy.ru/fills_d_2.htm | email=info@navalmuseum.ru |
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| name=Paharganj | alt= | url=http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/shopping/paharganj.jsp | email= |
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| address=Shkipersky protok (Шкиперский проток), 10 | lat=59.93296 | long=30.23342 | directions= |
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| address=Arya Nagar | directions=Opposite New Delhi Railway Station. - Bus 12N, 19, 19A, 39, 39A, 82N, 166, 181, 214A, 309, 351, 753, 838, 853AC, 857 to stop 'Paharganj'| lat=28.64138 | long=77.21408| phone= |tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2016-10-02| content=Oriented toward backpackers, this strip of shops sells items such as Indian perfumes, shawls, tablas, rugs, jewellery, etc. |
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| phone=+7 812 356-52-66 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours=W-Su 11AM-5:15PM | price= |
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| content=A small museum aboard a WWII submarine, dedicated to the actions of the submarine throughout the war (run by the Naval Museum). |
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| name=STS Mir | alt= | url= | email= |
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| name=Palika Bazaar | alt= | url= | email=| address=Palika Bazaar Rd, Palika Bazar, Connaught Place | lat=28.6313 | long=77.2185 | directions=Metro Station 'Rajiv Chowk'| phone=| hours= | price=| content=– This is a large underground market in the center of Connaught Place. The air here is bad and the quality of products low. One can hunt for DVDs, VCDs and audio CDs of Hindi, English and a few regional and foreign language films and PC-based games. |
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| name=Sarojini Nagar Market | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Sarojini Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=Bus 53, 56, 89, 512, 536, 544, 544A, 615, 615A ro stop 'Sarojini Nagar Market' or 'Sarojini Nagar' Stn 0.4km N | phone=| hours= | price=| content=This market is great for export surplus garments, and green grocery. |
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| name=Khan Market | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Rabindra Nagar | directions=Metro Violet 'Khan Market' 0.3km NE - Bus 26, 47, 56, 173, 181, 326, 336, 344, 375, 408, 430, 440, 445, 450, 522SPL - | lat=28.60011 | long=77.22695| phone= |tollfree=| fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2016-10-02| content=is where the foreign diplomats and Tibetan lama's go for lunch and to shop for dog supplies, groceries (great choice of vegetables), clothes (upper class Indian style, not expensive, Fabindia and Anohki for women's clothing), housewares (Good Earth), jewellery/accessories, and books (many bookshops that have a wide selection at reasonable prices). |
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===Handicrafts=== |
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| name=Handicrafts and Natural Products Emporium | alt=Ratan Lal Market | url=http://handycraftz.com/ | email=| address=Main Bazar, Pahar Ganj, Pahar Ganj, Ratan Lal Market, Kaseru Walan, Paharganj | lat=28.6426 | long=77.2175 | directions=near the '''New Delhi Railway Station'''| phone= | hours= | price=| content=One of the largest and oldest emporiums of handicrafts and herbal products in Delhi. It was founded in 1932, and offers a large variety of gift items from different parts of India. Textiles, handmade crafts and furniture made by artists and craftsman are sold at affordable prices. Ayurvedic and plant remedies, herbal soap, shampoos, oils and natural fragrances are also manufactured. This complex of two four-storied buildings is welcoming and a popular place for foreign visitors to Delhi. |
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| name=Cottage Emporium | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan,, Janpath, HC Mathur Lane | lat=28.6258 | long=77.2197 | directions= near Connaught Place| phone= | content= is the main government-run location for selling handicrafts from all over the country. The prices are a little more than what you'd find if you went bargain hunting, but you can shop in air-conditioned comfort and all of the sales people speak English. The quality of items is quite good. You can '''pay with credit cards'''. |
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| name=Crafts Museum | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=| hours= | price=| content=also sells some handicrafts. |
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| name=Nirula Bazar | alt= | url= | email=| address=Gole Market, Doctors Lane, Panchkuian Rd, Aram Bagh, Sidarth Basti, Aram Bagh, Paharganj, | lat=28.6391 | long=77.2103 | directions=in Gole Market, - a 15min walk North-West of Connaught Place. - M Blue 'Ramakrishna Ashram Marg'| phone= | hours= | price=| content= Be sure to try a number of the shops in this area as all are selling similar goods. They will try to sell you is a hand-made Kashmiri rug. |
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| name=R. Expo House | alt= | url=http://rexpoindia.com/ | email=| address= Paharganj | lat=28.6423 | long=77.2175| directions=near the '''New Delhi Railway Station''' |
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| name=Sarojini Nagar Market | alt= | url= | email=| address=Sarojini Nagar | lat=28.5768 | long=77.1966| directions=South Delhi. - Adjacent to Central Government employees flats - Sarojini Nagar Stn. 0.5km N | phone=| hours= | price= |
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| content=One of the biggest and famous market of South Delhi. |
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| name=The State Emporium | alt= | url= | email=| address=Baba Kharak Singh Marg | lat=28.6247 | long=77.2028| directions=Any bus to 'Dr RML Hospital' - or 0.5km NE Shivaji Stadium Metro Station| phone= | hours= | price=| content= is the state's equivalent of a Cottage. one of the radial streets coming off of Connaught Place, and each state specializes in certain kinds of crafts. Some are better priced than others, and you can bargain a little. Many of them will take credit cards. |
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[[Image:Dilli Haat.jpg|thumb|250px|The calm of Dilli Haat]] |
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| name=Dilli Haat | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=West Kidwai Nagar, Kidwai Nagar | lat=28.5730 | long=77.2078| directions=South Delhi, ''INA Market stn, Metro Yellow Line'' 0.4km E| phone= | hours= | price=| content= Crafts fairs happen here every week. - It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist. |
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===Clothing=== |
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| name=Fabindia | alt= | url=http://www.fabindia.com/ | email=cp.delhi@fabindia.net |
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| address=A-1, Hamilton House, Connaught Place, | lat=28.6341 | long=77.2188 | directions=in Connaught Place, Vasant Kunj and Khan Market |
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| phone=+91-011-43048295, | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours=Daily 10.00-20:30 | price= |
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| content=A popular store for high quality traditional clothing that caters to foreigners with a Western style store that is ''inside'', with ''fixed prices'', and ''no haggling''. |
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===Books=== |
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| name=Galgotia and Sons Bookstore & The Bookworm | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Connaught Place | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| content=Two more disorganized bookstores, but with an excellent variety of books available at excellent prices. |
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| content= This is a three-masted, full-rigged Russian ship |
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| name=Khan Chacha| alt= | url=http://www.khanchacha.in/ | email= |
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The Academy of Arts and the Naval Museum have very interesting souvenir shops. |
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| address=D-3, Radial Road 5, Block D, Connaught Place | lat= 28.634056| long=77.220939 | directions= |
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If you are leaving St.Petersburg by ship and want to do some last minute authentic Russian food and beverage shopping (i.e. you want to bring home a bottle of vodka), there is a [http://www.polushka.info Polushka (Полушка) grocery store] at the corner of Ulitsa Gavanskaya and Prospekt Sredniy, less than 10 minutes by foot from the harbour. On the other hand, there's a tax free shop in the harbour terminal. |
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| phone=+91 11 4303 6111 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= 12:00-23:00| price=Mains: ₹180-320 |
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| content=A roomali rolls and kababs restaurant serving chicken, mutton, paneer, and rolls. Very popular with locals. |
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| name=Saravana Bhavan | alt= | url=http://saravanabhavan.com | email= |
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| name=McDonald's | alt=Макдоналдс | url=http://www.mcdonalds.ru | email=| address=prospekt Srednii, 29A |lat=59.94341 | long=30.27871 | directions=metro Vasileostrovskaya |
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| address=P-13/90, Connaught Circus, Block P, Connaught Place | lat=28.631803 | long=77.216399 | directions= |
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| phone=+7 812 323-15-79 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| phone=+91 11 2334 7755 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| content=A good South Indian joint located in Janpath very close to Connaught Place. They are a [[Chennai]] chain operating in Delhi. If you go at lunch time, prepare to wait a while. The various dosas are recommended, as well as the thalis (''meals'') and the sweet dishes. |
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===Italian=== |
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| name=Sartoria Italian Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=Basant Lok, Shiv Nagar | lat=28.558926 | long=77.164105 | directions= |
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| content=Italian style food, great pizzas, carpaccio, pasta and wines. Mains are about ₹ 500. |
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| name= |
| name= Slice of Italy| alt= | url=http://www.sliceofitaly.com/ | email= |
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| address=Shop No. 90, Lodhi Road, Mehar Chand Market| lat=28.591220 | long= 77.227800 | directions=Near Nehru Stadium |
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| content=near Lodhi Road and various other locations in Delhi. Italian style food. |
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====Paharganj==== |
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[[Image:Paharganj Bazaar.JPG|250 px|thumb|Everything a backpacker needs and then some, Main Bazaar]] |
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[[Image:Paharganj Above.JPG|200 px|thumb|Picturesque Paharganj]] |
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Paharganj is an area directly west of the New Delhi Railway Station, bordered by Panchkuian Road in the south, Igdah Road in the north, and Deshraj Bhatia Marg/Chitragupta Road in the west. The neighborhood is noisy, filthy, and full of touts, but it's also centrally-located and has many cheap hotels and thus very popular with budget travellers. Paharganj is considered a safe area. |
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| name=Ajanta | alt= | url=http://hotelajanta.com/ | email=info@hotelajanta.com |
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| address=Main Bazaar, Paharganj | lat=28.64578 | long=77.21585 | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 23620925, +91 11 23620926, +91 11 23620927 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=US$24 |
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| content=Decent restaurant and nice atmosphere on rooftop bar, although rooftop seems like a construction site. The staff are often rude and may try to offer overpriced tour package bookings as often as they can. The rooms are small and many do not have windows. Bath/shower facilities are archaic. The hotel does not offer a luggage storage service. |
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| name=Ajay Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.ajayguesthouse.com/ | email=ajay@anupamhoteliersltd.com |
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| address=5084-A, Main Bazaar, Paharganj | lat=28.640706 | long=77.211625 | directions=Opposite Khanna Cinema |
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| phone=+91 11 4154 1226, +91 11 2358 3125 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 4154 1701 |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single: ₹700-900; Double: ₹800-1,200; Triple: ₹1,200-1,800 |
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| content=Has a good restaurant and [http://bakerybreadbrown.blogspot.com/ German Brown Bread Bakery]. |
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| name=Ashiana | url=http://kukrejagrouphotels.com/hotel-asiana-delhi.html | email= |
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| address=50 Ara Kashan Rd, Ram Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=500m from the New Delhi Railway Station and within minutes of Connaught Place |
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| phone=+91 11 2362 7617 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=Single: ₹1,290-3,190; Double: ₹1,490-₹3,490 |
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| name=Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station | alt= | url=http://www.bloomrooms.com/hotels-railwayst.php | email=book@bloomrooms.com |
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| address=8591 Arakashan Road | lat=28.6455153 | long=77.2177757 | directions=2 blocks north of the exit of the New Delhi Railway Station |
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| phone=+91 11 412 25666 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=Single: ₹1,700; Double: ₹2,000-2,600; Breakfast: ₹250 |
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| content=Extremely modern and comfortable rooms. Rooms are noisy due to the location near the station. |
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| name=Chanchal Deluxe | alt= | url= | email=info@chanchal-hotels.com |
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| address=8524 Arakashan Road, Paharganj | lat=28.645892 | long=77.215176 | directions=Behind Sheela Cinema |
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| phone=+91 99106 09222 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=US$24 |
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| content=54 rooms. |
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| name=City Inn DX | url=http://www.cityinndx.com/ | email=city.inn.dx@gmail.com |
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| address=5415-16, Ladoo Ghati, Nehru Bazaar, Paharganj | lat= | long= | directions=about a 10 min walk from the railway station |
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| phone=+91 11 2358 7706 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2358 7343 |
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| hours= | price=Single: ₹400-900; Double: ₹600-2,000 |
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| content=Rooms with double bed, flat screen TV (with HBO, VH1, CNN, lots of Hindi channels), clean bathroom with Western toilets. Each bathroom has its own hot water heater. Room service, computers in the lobby for ₹30/hr. Very friendly staff. Located just around the corner from ''Hotel Relax'' and the vegetable market. |
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| name=Delhi Hotel | url=http://thedelhihotels.co.uk | email= |
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| address=C23 Greater Kailash 2 | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| content=Other unit near metro station Primorskaya. |
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| content=Boutique hotel with affordable, neat, clean & hygienic rooms. |
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===Mid-range=== |
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| name=Delhi Resort | url=http://resortsneardelhi.in/ | email=sales@hotelstourandtravel.com |
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| address=Main Bazaar | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| name=Cafe Old Tbilisi | alt=кафе Старый Тбилиси | url= | email= |
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| phone=+91 8130591111 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| address=В.О. 4-я линия, 7 | lat=59.94108 | long=30.28485| directions=near the Vasilieostrovskaya metro station |
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| hours= | price=US$24 |
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| content=Facilities of meditation, spider web, Burma Bridge, cliff jump, nature walk, rappelling, trust fall, and more. |
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| name=Durga International | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldurgainternational.co.in/ {{dead link|September 2017}} | email= |
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| address=8715, D.B. Gupta Rd | lat=28.6445778 | long=77.2152819 | directions=500m from New Delhi Railway Station |
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| phone=+91 98 9942 3411 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single: From ₹1,900; Double: From ₹2,100; Family Suite:₹4,500; Honeymoon Suite: ₹6,500 |
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| content=Basic hotel. |
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| name=Ginger Delhi (Rail Yatri Nivas) | alt= | url=http://www.gingerhotels.com/Delhi-RailYatriNiwas/Hotel_profile.aspx | email= |
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| address=IRCTC- Rail Yatri Niwas, New Delhi Railway Station, Bhav Bhutti Marg | lat=28.644502 | long=77.223243 | directions=opposite New Delhi Railway Station or take Rail Yatri Nivas exit from New Delhi Metro station |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=₹ 1,500-1,800 |
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| content=Run by Tata group, known for clean and cost effective no-frills budget hotels |
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| content=You'll probably be the only foreign visitor to this small unassuming place on Vasilievsky Island, but the great Georgian food is worth the short metro trip. |
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==Drink== |
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| name=Hare Rama Guest House | alt= | url= | email= |
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There are not as many options here as in the [[Saint_Petersburg/Center|Center]]. |
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| address=298 Main Bazaar | lat=28.640906 | long=77.212324 | directions=Down the side road near the Khanna Cinema |
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| phone=+91 11 2743 3017 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| content=Popular hotel and place to book sleeper buses if you're heading to Dharamsala or Pushkar. They're very laid back staff which makes a nice change. 24 hour hot water and check in, and 24 hours stay from when you arrived. ₹400 single, ₹500 double for an OK non-air-con room. Extra 50% for air-con. |
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==Sleep== |
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| name=Metropolis Tourist Home | alt= | url=http://www.metropolistouristhome.com/ | email= |
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Most travellers choose to stay at the [[Saint_Petersburg/Center|Center]]. But there are a few options available in this district. |
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| address=1634 Bazaar Hand | lat=28.640687 | long=77.210565 | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 2351 8074 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double: ₹2,500-3,500 |
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| content=More expensive than the average Paharaganj hotel. It also has a good restaurant. |
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===Budget=== |
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| name=Hotel Namaskar | alt= | url=http://hotelnamaskar.com/ | email=hotelnamaskar@hotmail.com |
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| address=917 Chandiwalan, Main Bazaar, Paharganj | lat=28.648013 | long=77.212976 | directions=located down a side alley |
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| phone=+ |
| phone=+91 11 2358 3456, +91 11 6526 3010 , +91 11 2358 2233 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Double Room: ₹400-650. Breakfast not included. |
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| content=Only 5 min from the train station. Be prepared for a somewhat gloomy hotel, with possibly roaches in the rooms. No sheets or towels. Primary school right next to the hotel makes sleeping past 09:00 nearly impossible. |
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| name=Navrang | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address= | lat=28.6413578 | long=77.2131944 | directions=on a side street off main bazaar at the intersection with the vegetable market |
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| phone=+91 11 2356-1922 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single: ₹300; Double: ₹400. |
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| content=Cheap and cheerful. |
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| name=Sai Palace | url= | email= |
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| address=22, Main Market Road, Pahar Ganj | lat= | long= | directions=Middle lane opposite railway station, Paharganj |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=Double: ₹550-₹1,350 |
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| content=7 min from metro, free WiFi, fridge, microwave. |
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===Splurge=== |
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| name= |
| name=Sham Nath Villa | alt= | url=http://shamnathvilla.com | email=shamnathvilla@hotmail.com |
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| address= |
| address=12, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Oberoi Maidens |
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| phone=+ |
| phone=+91 11 2397 6660, +91 11 2392 3925 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2392 3925 |
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| hours= | price=Double rooms with air-con US$90. Breakfast included. |
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| content=located in the Sea Passenger Terminal, 2 minutes' walk from the main exhibition centre LenExpo. 130 rooms including:73 Double Rooms, 53 Single Rooms, 4 Suites. All rooms have bathroom, phone, TV. Breakfast included |
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| name=Smyle Inn | alt= | url=http://www.smyleinn.com/ | email=smyleinn@hotmail.com |
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| address=916, Chandiwalan,Main Bazaar, Paharganj | lat=28.6416834 | long=77.2147405 | directions=Take right street before Masjid coming from New Delhi station in Main Bazar |
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| phone=+91 11 23584076, +91 11 2358 9107 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 28542651 |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Single: ₹940-₹1,090; Double: ₹980-₹1,180; Triple: ₹1,200-₹1,380 |
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| content=Breakfast and internet access included in price. |
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| name=Vivek | alt= | url=http://vivekhotel.com/ | email= |
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| address=1534-50 Main Bazaar, Paharganj | lat=28.641078 | long=77.212619 | directions=about a ten minute walk from the railway station |
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| phone=+91 11 2351-2900 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Economy Room (Single: ₹650, Double: ₹750); Standard Room (Single: ₹750, Double: ₹800); Luxury Room (₹1,100-1,200); Club Room (₹1,500-1,600) |
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| content=This has a pleasant rooftop restaurant, but rather bland food . |
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====Karol Bagh==== |
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This area, west of Paharganj, is quieter, but not as centrally located. It is served by the Karol Bagh metro station. |
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| name=Anand Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelananddelhi.com/ | email=info@hotelananddelhi.com |
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| address=8/41, WEA, Abdul Aziz Rd, Channa Market, Karol Bagh | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jessa Ram Hospital, Karol Bagh |
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| phone=+91 11 2875 3181 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From ₹1,990 |
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| content=Basic hotel. |
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| name=Gulnar | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgulnar.com/ {{dead link|September 2017}} | email= |
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| address=7A / 45 W.E.A. Channa Market, Karol Bagh | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91-11-47243737 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Double: ₹2,400; Triple: ₹3,000 |
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| content=Clean and pleasant design/style. Free breakfast when you book directly from the hotel website; otherwise there is a ₹200 charge. |
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| name=Royal Palace | alt= | url= | email= |
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| name=Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya | url=http://www.parkinn.com/hotelpribaltiyskaya-stpetersburg | email=info.pribaltiyskaya@rezidorparkinn.com |
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| address= |
| address=11A/27, W.E.A, Channa Market | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91 93107 84498 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 2753 7103 |
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| content=Clean and pleasant design/style. |
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| content=Overlooking the Gulf of Finland. 1193 rooms. Hotel services include a business centre, a fitness centre, an on-site spa, a hairdresser, gift shops, currency exchange, visa support and concierge, 24-hour medical services and a free shuttle to the city centre. |
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==Connect== |
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| name= Hotel Pitrashish Premium | alt= | url=http://www.pitrashishhotels.com/ | email=info@pitrashishhotels.com |
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| address=59/36, New Rohtak Road Karol Bagh New Delhi, Delhi 110005 | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone= +91 11 2871 3384 | tollfree= |
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| hours= | price= ₹2000 |
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| checkin= 12 noon | checkout= 12 noon |
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| content=Clean and pleasant design/style. |
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| name=TJS Grand | alt= | url=http://www.tjsroyale.com | email= |
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| address=16/16, Arya Samaj Road, Karol Bagh| lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91 96501 07888 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=₹2,000 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=32 rooms. |
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====Connaught Place / Rajiv Chowk==== |
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The centrally-located business district. |
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| name=Asian Guest House | alt= | url=http://asianguesthouse.com {{dead link|September 2017}} | email=asianguesthouse@gmail.com |
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| address=14 Scindia House, Second Floor, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place | lat= | long= | directions=Off Connaught Place |
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| phone=+91 11 2331 3393 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=From ₹675 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Not recommended for families. Corridors and cheaper rooms are dirty and in need of renovation. Monkeys living outside the building and coachroaches inside are a special treat. |
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====Chanakyapuri==== |
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Chanakyapuri is an affluent neighbourhood where many embassies and the Prime Minister's residence are located. Chanakyapuri was developed as official residences for both politicians and civil servants to the Union Government. As such, it has numerous parks and open spaces, and suffers few utility disruptions. It is served by the Chankyapuri railway station (not metro station). |
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| name=Maya's Nest | alt= | url=http://www.mayasnest.com/ | email=mayasnest@gmail.com |
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| address=C2 Flat 2038 Vasant Kunj | lat=28.536727 | long=77.149107 | directions=next to JNU campus |
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| phone=+91 9811604892, +91 9811601053 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed: ₹1,500; Double: ₹3,500 |
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| content=Bed & breakfast located in a safe, green, quite, residential area. Caters to single female travelers. |
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| name=International Youth Hostel Delhi | alt= | url=http://www.yhaindia.org | email=contact@yhaindia.org |
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| address=5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri | lat=28.60239 | long=77.18982 | directions=near Sri Lanka embassy and Norway embassy |
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| phone=+91 11 45999000, +91 11 26110250, +91 11 26871969 | tollfree= | fax=+91 11 26113469 |
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| checkin=11:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Dorm bed: ₹300 (Non air-con) to 600 (air-con). Double: ₹900 to ₹1,600 |
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| content=It is a member of the [http://www.hihostels.com/ Hostelling International] federation. |
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====Mahipalpur/Airport Area==== |
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Mahipalpur is a neighborhood located close to Terminal 1 and within walking distance from the Aero City metro station. There are dozens of hotels in this area at several price points. |
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| name=Hotel Pitrashish Pride | url=http://pitrashishpride.com/ | email=sales@pitrashishpride.com |
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| address=98 Najafgarh Kapashera Road, Kapashera Extension, New Delhi | lat= | long= | directions= 5 mins drive from IGI Airport, Terminal 3 |
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| phone= +91 11 4211 2233 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=From ₹2,250 |
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| checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 |
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| content=Boutique hotel with 45 spacious rooms along with multi-cuisine restaurant and coffee lounge. |
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| name=Hotel Delhi Aerocity | url=http://www.hoteldelhiaerocity.com/ | email= |
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| address=104/2/2, M. R. Complex, Rangpuri | lat= | long= | directions=Close to IGI Airport, Terminal 3 |
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| phone=+91 9910998498 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=From ₹1,800 |
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| checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 |
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| content=Hotel Delhi Aerocity is a budget hotel near Indira Gandhi International airport offering 3 star hotel facilities and services with in-house 24 hour restaurant and room service, airport pick up and drop services. Rooms are well spacious with modern interiors, free wi-fi, LCD, AC and fitted with all modern amenities. |
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===Mid-range=== |
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| name=Hotel SPB 87 | url=http://hotelspb87newdelhi.com {{dead link|September 2017}} | email= |
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| address=17A/2, W.E.A. Karol Bagh | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 4500 0400 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=₹2,590 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=20 min from the Indira Gandhi International Airport and 10 min from New Delhi Railway Station. Satellite TV, wifi, and a private toilet and bath. They also have a conference hall for business meetings and guests. |
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| name=Inn at Delhi | url=http://innatdelhi.com/ {{dead link|September 2017}} | email= |
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| address=C-34, Anand Niketan | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91 98 6810 4893 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=₹4,900 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Bed and breakfast homestay in Delhi |
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| name=Mehar Castle | alt= | url=http://meharcastle.com | email= |
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Karol Bagh |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=US$28 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Large rooms with air-con, TV, hot shower, room service. |
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| name=Narula Inn | url=http://narulainn.com/ | email= |
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| address=1/90, (P-Block) Daulat Ram House | lat= | long= | directions=Connaught Place |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=Double: ₹4,990 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| tags= |
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| content=Bed and breakfast. |
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| name=Prem Sagar Guest House | url=http://premsagarguesthouse.com | email=premsagardelhi@hotmail.com |
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| address=P block, 1F, Connaught Pl, Outer Circle | lat= | long= | directions=Near Shivaji Stadium, next block to the landmark Regal Cinema and a few doors away from McDonald's Outer Circle |
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| phone=+91 11 2334 5263 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=₹3,000-5,000 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Clean quiet rooms, centrally located, terrace garden. All rooms have air-con, cable TV. |
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| name=Saar Inn | alt= | url=http://www.saarinn.com/ | email= |
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Karol Bagh |
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax= |
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| price=₹3,200-4,000 | checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Clean and comfortable with breakfast included, a very friendly professional staff. |
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| name=Sunstar Grand| alt= | url=http://www.hotelsunstargrand.com/ | email= |
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| address=7A/17, W.E.A. Channa Market, Karol Bagh| lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+91-11-42502117 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=Double: ₹2,400. |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Room service and a restaurant available for breakfast and dinner. Lockers available. |
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}} |
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===Splurge=== |
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| name=Oberoi Delhi | alt= | url=http://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-delhi/ | email=reservations@oberoigroup.com |
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| address=Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg | lat=28.59622 | long=77.23987 | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 2436 3030 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=From ₹9,500 during low season and ₹12,000 during high season |
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| content=Mostly a business hotel. 5 stars. Includes a luxury retail complex. Views of Humayun's Tomb and the New Delhi Golf Course. |
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| name=The Ashok | alt= | url=http://theashok.com/ | email=roomreservations@theashok.com |
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| address=50-B Chanakayapuri | lat=28.59710 | long=77.19598 | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 2611 0101 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=From ₹10,000. Discounts of 25%+ given for stays of 3+ nights. |
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| content=Situated on 25 acres in the diplomatic enclave. |
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| name=The Claridges New Delhi | alt= | url=http://www.claridges.com/the-claridges-newdelhi/overview.asp {{dead link|September 2017}} | email=corporate@claridges.com |
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| address=12 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd | lat=28.60064 | long=77.21634 | directions= |
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| phone=+91 11 4133 5133 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price=From ₹13,000 |
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| content=Built in 1952 and renovated. |
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* {{sleep |
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| name=Dusit Devarana | url=http://www.devarana.in/| email=ddndrsvn@dusit.com |
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| address=Samalkha, NH-8 | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of the airport |
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| phone=+91 11 3355 2211| tollfree= | fax= |
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| hours= | price=From ₹10,000 |
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| checkin= | checkout= |
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| content=Sprawling resort hotel. |
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}} |
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Revision as of 02:27, 24 September 2017
New Delhi, the central part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the British-built capital of India. Characterized by its wide boulevards, many roundabouts (traffic circles), colonial mansions, and government buildings dotted with monuments from various parts of India's history, this is the heart of the capital. Connaught Place (now called Rajiv Chowk) and Khan Market are popular shopping centres and the nearby Paharganj area has many inexpensive hotels. New Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Stations for trains to the south and east are in New Delhi. Delhi Metro lines radiate out from the city centre so the area is well connected.
This article covers the government district of New Delhi. In addition to most of the historic New Delhi, this district also includes a large area to the southwest, as far as the airport. However, the southeast edge of historic New Delhi is included in a different district - South East Delhi.
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New Delhi is a 20 to 30 minute ride by road from the airport.
The trip from the airport station to New Delhi station via the orange airport metro line costs ₹60.00 and takes 23 minutes with trains running every 15 minutes.
See
The staff at the Delhi tourist office is very helpful, and the office has a lot of free information:
Safdarjung Area
- 1 Safdarjung's Tomb, Lodi Road, Delhi (Located on Lodi Road, near Lodi Gardens. About 500 m north of Jar Bagh metro station (Yellow Line)). 05:30 - 19:00. It is a tomb with onion shaped dome. It houses the tomb of Safdarjung, the Prime Minister during Mughal ruler Ahmad Shah Bahadur's rule. ₹5 for Indians, ₹100 for foreigners.
Lodi Garden Area
- 2 Lodi Gardens. A huge urban open space with an interesting mix of nature and history. The park contains several historic monuments like Muhammad Shah's Tomb, Bada Gumbad, Sesha Gumbad, Sikandar Lodi's Tomb and Athpula.
- 3 Muhammad Shah's Tomb, South eastern corner of Lodi Gardens. The huge tomb crowned with a massive dome has an octagonal plan with a octagonal chamber. Each of the eight sides have triple arched entrance and the eight corners are occupied by slopping buttresses. The chamber has doors on seven sides, the lone exception is the western side. The interior of the western wall contains a mihrab, so the tomb can also function as a Mosque. The massive dome stands on a sixteen sided drum and is crowned with a sprawling lotus. The dome is flanked by eight chatris, each of which occupy the mid point of the eight sides. The interior contains seven graves, the central one is believed to be of Muhammad Shah. The interior of the dome has a colourful fresco. The mihrab contains decorative stucco work so does the other seven arched gates. Short tapering minarates on the two back corners and jhakoraha (oriel) windows on the north and south ends are some special architectural features of the Bada Gumbad Mosque. Opposite the mosque is an elongated hall, which served as a sarai or guest house. Ir is devoid of any ornamentation and is a striking contrast with the mosque.
- 4 Lodi Period Mosque (East of Muhammad Shah's Tomb and south west of Bada Gumbad). Lodi Period Mosque is a small red mosque with a triple arched entrance. Although small in size it has an elegant appearance. It was once housed within a walled complex but majority of the boundary wall have long disappeared. The mosque is crowned with a vaulted roof, with stucco ornamentation.
- 5 Bada Gumbad (Bara Gumbad or Large Dome) (Central part of Lodi Garden). Bada Gumbad or large dome is probably the most imposing structure of Lodi Gardens. The structure stands on a square base topped with a huge dome. Although the structure looks two storied from the outside it is actually a single storied structure. It is built of grey sandstone with traces of black and red stones. On the north west corner is a mosque and on the north east corner is a sarai (guest house). Some historians believe that the Bada Gumbad served as a gate way to the mosque, while other believe it was a tomb. Sadly the occupant of this magnificent tomb can no longer be traced, but he was quiet likely to be an high official of Sikandar Lodi's court. The three domed mosque is approached from the east by five arched gateway. The central arch is the largest and the arches diminish in size as one moves away from the centre. The mosque is built in 1494 and is richly ornamented with stuccoes and frescoes. The stuccoes consists of elaborate geometrical designs and inscriptions fromthe Koran.
- 6 Sheesh Gumbad (Glazed Dome) (Central part of Lodi Gardens, Opposite Bada Gumbad). Sheesh Gumbad, was a similar structure to Bada Gumbad and is located just south of it. It literally meaning glazed dome, and the structure was once covered with glazed tiles, but majority of it has gone missing. The interior of the Sheesh Gumbad houses several graves but the occupants can lo longer be traced. The western wall of Sheesh Gumbad has a mihrab, so the tombed doubled up as a mosque.
- 7 Lodi Period Turret, South East of Bada Gumbad and next to eastern wall of Lodi Gardens. The 8.5 meter Lodi Period Turret probably served as a corner tower of a walled enclosure, but the walls have long vanished. The two leveled tower is crowned with a ribbed dome. The lower level contains the doorway and stairs lead to the second level containing a decorated Jharokha (Oriel) styled balcony.
- 8 Mughal Period Mosque and Gateway (North east of Sheesha Gumbad). The small mosque and a small gateway stands on the north east of Sheesha Gumbad. Both the structure date back to the Mughaal Period. The gateway probably served as an entrance to walled garden, sadly the walls no longer exist. The double storied arched gateway is topped with a Bengal type sloped roof. Next to the gateway is a small mosque with arched entrance and crowned with three domes. The mosque is devoid of ornamentation, and has a platform on its eastern side.
- 9 Sikandar Lodi's Tomb (Northern part of Lodi Garden). The Tomb of Sikandar Lodi is similar in structure to the Muhammad Shah's Tomb, but is housed in side a walled complex. The tomb is octagonal with triple arched entrance on all sides and sloping buttress at the corners, however there are no chatris round the giant dome.
- 10 Athpula (East of Sikandar Loddi's Tomb, near north east gate of Lodi Gardens). The Athpul literally meaning eight bridge consists of seven arches supported by eight pillars. The bridge spans over a water body and is still in use. Visitors entering the Lodi Gardens from the north east gate uses the bridge.
- 11 The Government of India Tourist Office, 88 Janpath, Connaught Place, ☏ +91 11 2332 0005, +91 11 2332 0008, +91 11 2332 0109, +91 11 2332 0266. The Government of India Tourist Office offers daily tours, coverings all of the major Delhi sites. If you should choose to go with the government-sanctioned day tour, be aware that due to the heavy agenda, you will need to have a quick foot, only 20-40 min are given for each sight, which is next to no time. Consider this day tour as a sampler. If there is a sight of particular interest, bookmark it and return at a later date.
Monuments
- 12 Agrasen ki Baoli (Ugrasen ki Baoli), Vakil lane. Hailey Road, Connaught Place (Near Jantar Mantar. SE 200m of British Council. Take bus to Max Muller Bhavan. Barakhamba Road (Blue line) is the nearest metro station.), ☏ +91 1124647005. 09:00-17:00. A historical steep well believed to be built during to time of Maharaja Agrasen of the Mahabharata era and reconstructed in the 14th century. Also here is the Baoli Mosque. Free Entry.
- 13 Chausath Khamba, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti (Nearest metro station is Jangpura). Built by Mirza Aziz Kota, a foster brother of Akbar and an important noble during the time of Jahangir, this building has the tomb of Aziz Kota. The meaning of it is 64 pillars that support the structure. It also has other unidentified tombs. Free.
- 14 Guru Tegh Bahadur Smarak, GT Karnal Road, Singhu Border, NH1 (Far north. From Jahangirpuri Metro Station (the closest one) fifteen km to north. Narela train station (west, about three km). Take bus 131, 136, 144-1, 144, 193 to stop Shingu Gaon. Walk ~200 m NE). This monument has a unique concept. Guru Tegh Bahadur has been depicted by a central pylon but his three disciples by three semi arches.
- 15 India Gate, Rajpath (1.6km east from Metro 'Central Secretariat' station (Yellow line)). This monument has been built as a memorial for the Indian soldiers who died in World War I. There is also an eternal flame for all fallen Indian soldiers.
- 16 Jantar Mantar, Sansad Marg, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk Metro Station). 09:00-18:00. One of five astronomical observatories commissioned by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur during the 18th century. The odd structures inside are enormous scientific instruments for measuring the movement of celestial bodies
- 17 Rajpath (M 'Central Secretariat Metro Station' or M Yellow 'Udyog Bhawan'). This is a main parade route that leads from Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence) to India Gate, with many grassy lawns along the way. Especially nice in the evenings and at night when the buildings are lit and the vendors come out to supply the many picnicking families. Every year, on Republic Day (January 26), there is a massive parade here which showcases India's culture and military - highly recommended.
- 18 Sultan Ghari's Tomb (Hindi: सुल्तान ग़ारी, Urdu: سلطان غاری), Garhi's Tomb Rd, Ruchi Vihar, Vasant Kunj (Located in South West Delhi district. Take bus 66 to stop IMIC Hospital. Delhi Aero City Metro station (Orange Line) just two km northwest). This is the first tomb built in Delhi. It was built by Iltutmish in 1231AD for his son Prince Ghiyasuddin Mohammad. This was later renovated by Feroz Shah Tughlaq. It is in the form of a fortress with a courtyard like layout, not common among tombs. The octagonal grave–chamber with the crypt has an underground opening. The western prayer wall has a mihrab, decorated with marble in exquisite Turkish and Afghan design and inclde some inscriptions from the Quran. The front, marble facade, dated to Feroze Shah's rule (1351–88). The prayer chamber depicts a base slab of a Linga. - Events: # Thursday is a special (tolerance) day for worship when devotees both Hindus and Muslims. # Every year, on the 17th day of the Islamic month of between Ramadan and Eid festivals, the “Urs of Nasiruddin Shah” (death anniversary) fest is held.
- 19 Lal Bangla, Delhi Golf Club, Dr, Zakir Husain Marg (Khan Market (Violet Line) is the nearest Metro station further walk toward east about ten min). 05:00 - 22:30. This contains two separate masoleums which have the tombs of Lal Kunwar and her daughter Begum Jaan. Lal Kunwar was the wife of Mughal ruler Jahander Shah and mother of another Mughal ruler Shah Alam II. Lal Kunwar is similar to Nur Jahan, who monopolised power and gave important posts to his member of his family. The adjacent areas have the tombs of unknown tombs of third last Mughal emperor Akbar Shah II.
- 20 National Gallery of Modern Art (राष्ट्रीय आधुनिक कला संग्रहालय), Justice SB Marg, (Near Delhi High Court, C - Hexagon), ☏ +91 11 2338 6111.
Other
- 21 Lodhi Estate, Lodhi Colony, Lodhi Road (South Central part of New Delhi). It is a Central Government Officers and Staff Residential Colony, built in the 1940s. Here are some 'tourist' places like the Sai Baba Temple of Lodhi Road, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, the 16th century Tomb of Sikander Lodhi, situated in Lodhi Gardens and the India Habitat Centre. There are several municipal parks including Charbagh which features the Lodhi Gardens. - The three main shopping markets in this area are Khanna Market, Khan Market one of the poshest & expensive market and Meherchand Market. Chocolate Wheel Confectionary in the Jor Bagh area is a very popular bakery.
Museums
- 22 Indian Air Force Museum (वायु सेना संग्रहालय), Palam, Subroto Park (From M (orange) 'Dhaula Kuan' take Bus 543B, 706, 722, 729, 773, 790, 792 or AG to 'Subroto Park').
- 23 National Museum (National Archaeological Museum, राष्ट्रीय पुरातात्विक संग्रहालय) (bus 410 to National Museum stop). Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. Janpath. The layout here is labyrinthine and the presentation won't win any awards, but the collection is unparalleled and contains some true masterpieces. The section on the Indus Valley Culture and the one on Buddhist Heritage is most informative. The museum also showcases the arts and handicrafts from different regions of India. Keep an eye out for the 4,600 year old Harappan temple dancer, the Gandhara-era standing Buddha with Greek hair and a Roman toga, the stunning miniature painting gallery, and the giant temple chariot parked outside. An informative place for all interested in knowing more about Indian culture and history. ₹ 300 for foreigners (includes useful audioguide), ₹10 Indians (optional audioguide ₹150 extra), ₹1 for Indian Students, plus ₹300 if you want to use a camera. Decent restaurant on the second floor (lunch buffet ₹200). A cloak room is free for customers.
- 24 National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi (राष्ट्रीय डाक टिकट संग्रहालय), Sansad Marg Road Area (Metro Yellow 'Patel Chowk'), ☏ +91 11 2303 6447.
- 25 National Railway Museum (राष्ट्रीय रेल संग्रहालय), ☏ +91 11 2688 1816. Chanakyapuri. houses a collection of Indian trains from the past to the present - a worthwhile look into India's proud railway heritage. The collection includes carriages belonging to Indian potentates and British viceroys. Children can ride the small train that circumnavigates the museum. There is a small cafe on the premises. Open 09:30-19:30 (Apr-Sept) and 09:30-17:30 (Oct-Mar). Closed Mondays and national holidays.
- 26 Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (Teen Murti Bhavan), Chanakyapuri, Teen Murti Marg, ☏ +91 11 2301 7587. 09:00-17:00 (Closed Monday). Former residence of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Was used by the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army before Indian Independence. After Nehru's death in 1964, it was converted into a museum of his life, plus a library. It is one the biggest libraries of Delhi with 100,000 photographs, 18,000 microfilm rolls, and over 10,000 manuscripts. Also includes a planetarium (costs ₹50 adults, ₹25 children) where they show a movie on astronomy and the universe. Free.
- 27 Parliament Museum, Gokul Nagar (close to the Sansad Bhavan - Central Secretariat metro station (Yellow Line)). in the Parliament of India Library Building. -
- 28 11 Murti (Gandhi Salt March Monument) (On Mother Teresa Crescent). A monument representing the Salt March led by Gandhi in 1930 - a classic case of civil disobedience which played a key role in the Indian independence movement, and inspired later protesters such as Martin Luther King. The "11 sculptures" in the monument are designed to look like people of different religions and castes, all marching together.
Religious buildings
Churches
- 29 Cathedral Church of Redemption (Viceroy Church), Church Lane (Near Rashtrapati Bhawan, Central Secretariat Metro Station). It is the headquarters of the Church of North India, Delhi Diocese. Built by Henry Medd between 1927-1935 it is a fine example of Colonial architecture.
- 30 Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1 Ashok Place (Off Baba Kharak singh Marg and Bhai Veer Singh Marg near Connaught Place near to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, M orange Shivaji Stadium). - It is the biggest church in terms of structure and also the headquarters of the Delhi Catholic Archdiocese. A must visit to enjoy the beautiful architecture and pristine beauty.
- 31 St Peter's Cathedral, Bhai Veer Singh Marg (Near St Columbas' school, bus 89 to Gol Market). It is the headquarters of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church in Delhi. It is known as the Antioch of the East and is a fine example of Oriental architecture blended with modernity.
Gurudwaras
- 32 Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Rd (just off Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Connaught Place, M orange: Shivaji Stadium). - This is the main gurudwara for the many Sikhs of Delhi. You will need to cover your head (scarves provided for free) and stash your shoes in the shoe storage run by volunteers. Compared to other big tourist attractions, is free of scam or rude guards and can be enjoyed without hassle. You can sit inside and listen to the readings and prayers in Punjabi. Men should cover their head with something, although it is not mandatory, it will be seen as a sign of respect. Free.
- 33 [dead link] Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Pandit Pant Marg, Presidents Estate (near Parliament House, Central Secretariat Metro Station), ☏ +91 11 2371 2581. Built in 1783. The temple built near old Raisina village near Raisina Hill, at present Pandit Pant Marg, took 12 years to build.
Hindu temples
- 34 Hanuman Temple (Hanuman Murti), Connaught Place (M Orange: Shivaji Stadium). The ancient Hindu temple has a self manifest idol of Hanuman Ji (who was an ardent devotee of Rama according to the Hindu legends), has an unusual feature fixed in the spire (Viman) in the form of a crescent moon (an Islamic symbol) instead of the Hindu symbol of Aum or Sun that is commonly seen in most Hindu temples.
- Jhandewalan Mandir, Jhandewalan Devi Mandir Marg, Block E, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewala (M from Karol Bagh Terminal 500m NE). One of the most popular temples of Devi Durga is Jhandewala Temple.
- 35 New Delhi Kali Bari, Mandir Marg, President's Estate (close to Laxminarayan Temple, M: R.K.Ashram Marg, 2 km away). Founded in 1930s
- 36 Uttara Swami Malai Temple (Tamil: உத்தர சுவாமி மலை கோவில், Malai Mandir ( Hill Temple)), Sector 7, RK Puram (Bus 66 to Malai Mandir). The main temple within the complex, formally called Sree Swaminatha Swami Temple, houses the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Swaminatha. The temple is built entirely of granite, and is reminiscent of the Chola style of South Indian Temple Architecture.
Other
- 37 Parliament House (Sansad Bhawan) (M: Central Secretariat Station). The shape is circular, which is based on the Ashoka Chakra. There are separate halls for the sessions of the Chamber of Princes, the State Council, and the Central Legislative Assembly. The building is surrounded by large gardens and fenced off by sandstone railings modelled after the Great Stupa of Sanchi.
Do
Parks and gardens
- 1 Lodhi Garden, Lodi Road. Is a peaceful park in the heart of New Delhi. Lodhi garden is ideal for morning walks in the hot season and for afternoon strolls and picnics during the cooler months.
- 2 Mughal Garden, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Raisina Hills (Central Secretariat Metro Station). 30 days in a year (Feb-Mar). The Mughal Garden, that reside in President House is very popular
- 3 Nehru Park, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri (Race Course Metro Station 1.5km east). Is a large park in the new Delhi neighbourhood of Chankayapuri, lying in the southwest.
Buy
Malls
- 1 Ambience Vasant Kunj (Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi). is perhaps India's most luxuriant mall. You'll find 3 floors of international designer brands, as well as a number of Indian designers. Emporio also houses one of New Delhi's most popular new restautrants, Set'z (formerly Zest), a chic dining experience with over seven different cuisines to choose from.
- 2 DLF Emporio, 4 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi (Bus 66, 326, 602-1, 602, 603, 604 to Shopping Centre Nelson), ☏ +91 11 4611 6666. 11.00-21.00. It is one luxury malls. The mall has been designed by architect Mohit Gujral and Chandu Chadha in Italian marble, burnished wood, and gleaming brass detailing. DLF Emporio has four floors including Ground Floor and comprises an area of 3ha. The mall features over 170 brands including 75 International Brands. Recently the promoters also opened a 180 seater high end restaurant called setz.
- 3 DLF Promenade, 3 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, South Delhi (Bus 66, 326, 602-1, 602, 603, 604 to Shopping Centre Nelson), ☏ +91 11 4611 6666. 11.00-21.00. Features the only 7-screen multiplex in Delhi
Bazaars
- 4 Connaught Place aka Rajiv Chowk (Metro Station 'Rajiv Chowk'). A unique cross between a European shopping arcade, an Indian bazaar, and an upmarket shopping mall. With all shops laid out in 2 circles, it's easy to get around and explore.
- 5 Cycle Market, Block E 4, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewalan (M 'Jhandewalan' Blue 0.5km S). Deals not just in bicycles, but in cameras as well.
- 6 Janpath flea market, Connaught Lane, Janpath, (M Rajiv Chowk Metro Station 0.3km N or Bus 500, 505, 522, 522A-1, 522A-2, 522A to 'Indian Oil Bhawan'). is a bargain-hunter's dream and just a two minute walk from Connaught place. Think of it as a vast flea market, where you can get all kinds of knick-knacks and clothes. Janpath is not a place for those unwilling or unable to bargain ruthlessly. Also, as in any flea market, quality will vary greatly. There are also some bookshops.
- 7 Karol Bagh (West Delhi Market, Gaffar Market, Sabka Bazaar), Saraswati Marg, Beadonpura (Bus 39, 39A, 71, 82N, 89, 166, 181, 212, 214A, 218, 309, 350, 351, 352,450 to 'D B Gupta Market'). known for traditional Indian Wear, sarees and shawls. Huge area and big brand showrooms. - Reputed to be the largest shopping area in Asia with 20,000 shops and traders. There are many tailors experienced in western styles (suits etc.). Also a growing number of hotels .
- 8 Paharganj, Arya Nagar (Opposite New Delhi Railway Station. - Bus 12N, 19, 19A, 39, 39A, 82N, 166, 181, 214A, 309, 351, 753, 838, 853AC, 857 to stop 'Paharganj'). Oriented toward backpackers, this strip of shops sells items such as Indian perfumes, shawls, tablas, rugs, jewellery, etc.
- 9 Palika Bazaar, Palika Bazaar Rd, Palika Bazar, Connaught Place (Metro Station 'Rajiv Chowk'). – This is a large underground market in the center of Connaught Place. The air here is bad and the quality of products low. One can hunt for DVDs, VCDs and audio CDs of Hindi, English and a few regional and foreign language films and PC-based games.
- Sarojini Nagar Market, Sarojini Nagar (Bus 53, 56, 89, 512, 536, 544, 544A, 615, 615A ro stop 'Sarojini Nagar Market' or 'Sarojini Nagar' Stn 0.4km N). This market is great for export surplus garments, and green grocery.
- 10 Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar (Metro Violet 'Khan Market' 0.3km NE - Bus 26, 47, 56, 173, 181, 326, 336, 344, 375, 408, 430, 440, 445, 450, 522SPL -). is where the foreign diplomats and Tibetan lama's go for lunch and to shop for dog supplies, groceries (great choice of vegetables), clothes (upper class Indian style, not expensive, Fabindia and Anohki for women's clothing), housewares (Good Earth), jewellery/accessories, and books (many bookshops that have a wide selection at reasonable prices).
Handicrafts
- 11 Handicrafts and Natural Products Emporium (Ratan Lal Market), Main Bazar, Pahar Ganj, Pahar Ganj, Ratan Lal Market, Kaseru Walan, Paharganj (near the New Delhi Railway Station). One of the largest and oldest emporiums of handicrafts and herbal products in Delhi. It was founded in 1932, and offers a large variety of gift items from different parts of India. Textiles, handmade crafts and furniture made by artists and craftsman are sold at affordable prices. Ayurvedic and plant remedies, herbal soap, shampoos, oils and natural fragrances are also manufactured. This complex of two four-storied buildings is welcoming and a popular place for foreign visitors to Delhi.
- 12 Cottage Emporium, Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan,, Janpath, HC Mathur Lane (near Connaught Place). is the main government-run location for selling handicrafts from all over the country. The prices are a little more than what you'd find if you went bargain hunting, but you can shop in air-conditioned comfort and all of the sales people speak English. The quality of items is quite good. You can pay with credit cards.
- Crafts Museum. also sells some handicrafts.
- 13 Nirula Bazar, Gole Market, Doctors Lane, Panchkuian Rd, Aram Bagh, Sidarth Basti, Aram Bagh, Paharganj, (in Gole Market, - a 15min walk North-West of Connaught Place. - M Blue 'Ramakrishna Ashram Marg'). Be sure to try a number of the shops in this area as all are selling similar goods. They will try to sell you is a hand-made Kashmiri rug.
- 14 R. Expo House, Paharganj (near the New Delhi Railway Station).
- 15 Sarojini Nagar Market, Sarojini Nagar (South Delhi. - Adjacent to Central Government employees flats - Sarojini Nagar Stn. 0.5km N). One of the biggest and famous market of South Delhi.
- 16 The State Emporium, Baba Kharak Singh Marg (Any bus to 'Dr RML Hospital' - or 0.5km NE Shivaji Stadium Metro Station). is the state's equivalent of a Cottage. one of the radial streets coming off of Connaught Place, and each state specializes in certain kinds of crafts. Some are better priced than others, and you can bargain a little. Many of them will take credit cards.
- 17 Dilli Haat, West Kidwai Nagar, Kidwai Nagar (South Delhi, INA Market stn, Metro Yellow Line 0.4km E). Crafts fairs happen here every week. - It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist.
Clothing
- 18 Fabindia, A-1, Hamilton House, Connaught Place, (in Connaught Place, Vasant Kunj and Khan Market), ☏ +91-011-43048295, cp.delhi@fabindia.net. Daily 10.00-20:30. A popular store for high quality traditional clothing that caters to foreigners with a Western style store that is inside, with fixed prices, and no haggling.
Books
- Galgotia and Sons Bookstore & The Bookworm, Connaught Place. Two more disorganized bookstores, but with an excellent variety of books available at excellent prices.
Eat
Mid-range
- 1 Khan Chacha, D-3, Radial Road 5, Block D, Connaught Place, ☏ +91 11 4303 6111. 12:00-23:00. A roomali rolls and kababs restaurant serving chicken, mutton, paneer, and rolls. Very popular with locals. Mains: ₹180-320.
- 2 Saravana Bhavan, P-13/90, Connaught Circus, Block P, Connaught Place, ☏ +91 11 2334 7755. A good South Indian joint located in Janpath very close to Connaught Place. They are a Chennai chain operating in Delhi. If you go at lunch time, prepare to wait a while. The various dosas are recommended, as well as the thalis (meals) and the sweet dishes.
Italian
- 3 Sartoria Italian Cuisine, Basant Lok, Shiv Nagar, ☏ +91 11 4168 3305. 12:00-00:00. Italian style food, great pizzas, carpaccio, pasta and wines. Mains are about ₹ 500.
- 4 Slice of Italy, Shop No. 90, Lodhi Road, Mehar Chand Market (Near Nehru Stadium), ☏ +91 11 2464 0333. 10:00-01:00. near Lodhi Road and various other locations in Delhi. Italian style food.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Paharganj
Paharganj is an area directly west of the New Delhi Railway Station, bordered by Panchkuian Road in the south, Igdah Road in the north, and Deshraj Bhatia Marg/Chitragupta Road in the west. The neighborhood is noisy, filthy, and full of touts, but it's also centrally-located and has many cheap hotels and thus very popular with budget travellers. Paharganj is considered a safe area.
- 1 Ajanta, Main Bazaar, Paharganj, ☏ +91 11 23620925, +91 11 23620926, +91 11 23620927, info@hotelajanta.com. Decent restaurant and nice atmosphere on rooftop bar, although rooftop seems like a construction site. The staff are often rude and may try to offer overpriced tour package bookings as often as they can. The rooms are small and many do not have windows. Bath/shower facilities are archaic. The hotel does not offer a luggage storage service. US$24.
- 2 Ajay Guest House, 5084-A, Main Bazaar, Paharganj (Opposite Khanna Cinema), ☏ +91 11 4154 1226, +91 11 2358 3125, fax: +91 11 4154 1701, ajay@anupamhoteliersltd.com. Has a good restaurant and German Brown Bread Bakery. Single: ₹700-900; Double: ₹800-1,200; Triple: ₹1,200-1,800.
- Ashiana, 50 Ara Kashan Rd, Ram Nagar (500m from the New Delhi Railway Station and within minutes of Connaught Place), ☏ +91 11 2362 7617. Single: ₹1,290-3,190; Double: ₹1,490-₹3,490.
- 3 Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station, 8591 Arakashan Road (2 blocks north of the exit of the New Delhi Railway Station), ☏ +91 11 412 25666, book@bloomrooms.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Extremely modern and comfortable rooms. Rooms are noisy due to the location near the station. Single: ₹1,700; Double: ₹2,000-2,600; Breakfast: ₹250.
- 4 Chanchal Deluxe, 8524 Arakashan Road, Paharganj (Behind Sheela Cinema), ☏ +91 99106 09222, info@chanchal-hotels.com. 54 rooms. US$24.
- City Inn DX, 5415-16, Ladoo Ghati, Nehru Bazaar, Paharganj (about a 10 min walk from the railway station), ☏ +91 11 2358 7706, fax: +91 11 2358 7343, city.inn.dx@gmail.com. Rooms with double bed, flat screen TV (with HBO, VH1, CNN, lots of Hindi channels), clean bathroom with Western toilets. Each bathroom has its own hot water heater. Room service, computers in the lobby for ₹30/hr. Very friendly staff. Located just around the corner from Hotel Relax and the vegetable market. Single: ₹400-900; Double: ₹600-2,000.
- Delhi Hotel, C23 Greater Kailash 2. Boutique hotel with affordable, neat, clean & hygienic rooms.
- Delhi Resort, Main Bazaar, ☏ +91 8130591111, sales@hotelstourandtravel.com. Facilities of meditation, spider web, Burma Bridge, cliff jump, nature walk, rappelling, trust fall, and more. US$24.
- 5 [dead link] Durga International, 8715, D.B. Gupta Rd (500m from New Delhi Railway Station), ☏ +91 98 9942 3411. Basic hotel. Single: From ₹1,900; Double: From ₹2,100; Family Suite:₹4,500; Honeymoon Suite: ₹6,500.
- 6 Ginger Delhi (Rail Yatri Nivas), IRCTC- Rail Yatri Niwas, New Delhi Railway Station, Bhav Bhutti Marg (opposite New Delhi Railway Station or take Rail Yatri Nivas exit from New Delhi Metro station). Run by Tata group, known for clean and cost effective no-frills budget hotels ₹ 1,500-1,800.
- 7 Hare Rama Guest House, 298 Main Bazaar (Down the side road near the Khanna Cinema), ☏ +91 11 2743 3017. Popular hotel and place to book sleeper buses if you're heading to Dharamsala or Pushkar. They're very laid back staff which makes a nice change. 24 hour hot water and check in, and 24 hours stay from when you arrived. ₹400 single, ₹500 double for an OK non-air-con room. Extra 50% for air-con.
- 8 Metropolis Tourist Home, 1634 Bazaar Hand, ☏ +91 11 2351 8074. More expensive than the average Paharaganj hotel. It also has a good restaurant. Double: ₹2,500-3,500.
- 9 Hotel Namaskar, 917 Chandiwalan, Main Bazaar, Paharganj (located down a side alley), ☏ +91 11 2358 3456, +91 11 6526 3010 , +91 11 2358 2233, hotelnamaskar@hotmail.com. Only 5 min from the train station. Be prepared for a somewhat gloomy hotel, with possibly roaches in the rooms. No sheets or towels. Primary school right next to the hotel makes sleeping past 09:00 nearly impossible. Double Room: ₹400-650. Breakfast not included..
- 10 (on a side street off main bazaar at the intersection with the vegetable market), ☏ +91 11 2356-1922. Cheap and cheerful. Single: ₹300; Double: ₹400..
- Sai Palace, 22, Main Market Road, Pahar Ganj (Middle lane opposite railway station, Paharganj). Double: ₹550-₹1,350.
- Sham Nath Villa, 12, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines (Opposite Oberoi Maidens), ☏ +91 11 2397 6660, +91 11 2392 3925, fax: +91 11 2392 3925, shamnathvilla@hotmail.com. Double rooms with air-con US$90. Breakfast included..
- 11 Smyle Inn, 916, Chandiwalan,Main Bazaar, Paharganj (Take right street before Masjid coming from New Delhi station in Main Bazar), ☏ +91 11 23584076, +91 11 2358 9107, fax: +91 11 28542651, smyleinn@hotmail.com. Breakfast and internet access included in price. Single: ₹940-₹1,090; Double: ₹980-₹1,180; Triple: ₹1,200-₹1,380.
- 12 Vivek, 1534-50 Main Bazaar, Paharganj (about a ten minute walk from the railway station), ☏ +91 11 2351-2900. This has a pleasant rooftop restaurant, but rather bland food . Economy Room (Single: ₹650, Double: ₹750); Standard Room (Single: ₹750, Double: ₹800); Luxury Room (₹1,100-1,200); Club Room (₹1,500-1,600).
Karol Bagh
This area, west of Paharganj, is quieter, but not as centrally located. It is served by the Karol Bagh metro station.
- Anand Hotel, 8/41, WEA, Abdul Aziz Rd, Channa Market, Karol Bagh (Near Jessa Ram Hospital, Karol Bagh), ☏ +91 11 2875 3181, info@hotelananddelhi.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Basic hotel. From ₹1,990.
- [dead link] Gulnar, 7A / 45 W.E.A. Channa Market, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91-11-47243737. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Clean and pleasant design/style. Free breakfast when you book directly from the hotel website; otherwise there is a ₹200 charge. Double: ₹2,400; Triple: ₹3,000.
- Royal Palace, 11A/27, W.E.A, Channa Market, ☏ +91 93107 84498, fax: +91 11 2753 7103. Clean and pleasant design/style.
- Hotel Pitrashish Premium, 59/36, New Rohtak Road Karol Bagh New Delhi, Delhi 110005, ☏ +91 11 2871 3384, info@pitrashishhotels.com. Check-in: 12 noon, check-out: 12 noon. Clean and pleasant design/style. ₹2000.
- TJS Grand, 16/16, Arya Samaj Road, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91 96501 07888. 32 rooms. ₹2,000.
Connaught Place / Rajiv Chowk
The centrally-located business district.
- [dead link] Asian Guest House, 14 Scindia House, Second Floor, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place (Off Connaught Place), ☏ +91 11 2331 3393, asianguesthouse@gmail.com. Not recommended for families. Corridors and cheaper rooms are dirty and in need of renovation. Monkeys living outside the building and coachroaches inside are a special treat. From ₹675.
Chanakyapuri
Chanakyapuri is an affluent neighbourhood where many embassies and the Prime Minister's residence are located. Chanakyapuri was developed as official residences for both politicians and civil servants to the Union Government. As such, it has numerous parks and open spaces, and suffers few utility disruptions. It is served by the Chankyapuri railway station (not metro station).
- 13 Maya's Nest, C2 Flat 2038 Vasant Kunj (next to JNU campus), ☏ +91 9811604892, +91 9811601053, mayasnest@gmail.com. Bed & breakfast located in a safe, green, quite, residential area. Caters to single female travelers. Dorm bed: ₹1,500; Double: ₹3,500.
- 14 International Youth Hostel Delhi, 5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri (near Sri Lanka embassy and Norway embassy), ☏ +91 11 45999000, +91 11 26110250, +91 11 26871969, fax: +91 11 26113469, contact@yhaindia.org. Check-in: 11:00, check-out: 10:00. It is a member of the Hostelling International federation. Dorm bed: ₹300 (Non air-con) to 600 (air-con). Double: ₹900 to ₹1,600.
Mahipalpur/Airport Area
Mahipalpur is a neighborhood located close to Terminal 1 and within walking distance from the Aero City metro station. There are dozens of hotels in this area at several price points.
- Hotel Pitrashish Pride, 98 Najafgarh Kapashera Road, Kapashera Extension, New Delhi (5 mins drive from IGI Airport, Terminal 3), ☏ +91 11 4211 2233, sales@pitrashishpride.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Boutique hotel with 45 spacious rooms along with multi-cuisine restaurant and coffee lounge. From ₹2,250.
- Hotel Delhi Aerocity, 104/2/2, M. R. Complex, Rangpuri (Close to IGI Airport, Terminal 3), ☏ +91 9910998498. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Hotel Delhi Aerocity is a budget hotel near Indira Gandhi International airport offering 3 star hotel facilities and services with in-house 24 hour restaurant and room service, airport pick up and drop services. Rooms are well spacious with modern interiors, free wi-fi, LCD, AC and fitted with all modern amenities. From ₹1,800.
Mid-range
- [dead link] Hotel SPB 87, 17A/2, W.E.A. Karol Bagh, ☏ +91 11 4500 0400. 20 min from the Indira Gandhi International Airport and 10 min from New Delhi Railway Station. Satellite TV, wifi, and a private toilet and bath. They also have a conference hall for business meetings and guests. ₹2,590.
- [dead link] Inn at Delhi, C-34, Anand Niketan, ☏ +91 98 6810 4893. Bed and breakfast homestay in Delhi ₹4,900.
- Mehar Castle (Karol Bagh). Large rooms with air-con, TV, hot shower, room service. US$28.
- Narula Inn, 1/90, (P-Block) Daulat Ram House (Connaught Place). Bed and breakfast. Double: ₹4,990.
- Prem Sagar Guest House, P block, 1F, Connaught Pl, Outer Circle (Near Shivaji Stadium, next block to the landmark Regal Cinema and a few doors away from McDonald's Outer Circle), ☏ +91 11 2334 5263, premsagardelhi@hotmail.com. Clean quiet rooms, centrally located, terrace garden. All rooms have air-con, cable TV. ₹3,000-5,000.
- Saar Inn (Karol Bagh). Clean and comfortable with breakfast included, a very friendly professional staff. ₹3,200-4,000.
- Sunstar Grand, 7A/17, W.E.A. Channa Market, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91-11-42502117. Room service and a restaurant available for breakfast and dinner. Lockers available. Double: ₹2,400..
Splurge
- 15 Oberoi Delhi, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, ☏ +91 11 2436 3030, reservations@oberoigroup.com. Mostly a business hotel. 5 stars. Includes a luxury retail complex. Views of Humayun's Tomb and the New Delhi Golf Course. From ₹9,500 during low season and ₹12,000 during high season.
- 16 The Ashok, 50-B Chanakayapuri, ☏ +91 11 2611 0101, roomreservations@theashok.com. Situated on 25 acres in the diplomatic enclave. From ₹10,000. Discounts of 25%+ given for stays of 3+ nights..
- 17 [dead link] The Claridges New Delhi, 12 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, ☏ +91 11 4133 5133, corporate@claridges.com. Built in 1952 and renovated. From ₹13,000.
- Dusit Devarana, Samalkha, NH-8 (Just south of the airport), ☏ +91 11 3355 2211, ddndrsvn@dusit.com. Sprawling resort hotel. From ₹10,000.
- 18 The Grand (Formerly the Grand Hyatt), Vasant kunj - Phase II, Nelson Mandela Rd, South Delhi, ☏ +91 11 2677 1234, reservation@thegrandnewdelhi.com. 390-room business hotel generally not for tourists. Opulent lobby, modern rooms, pool and spa. From ₹9,000.
- 19 Hyatt Regency Delhi, Bhikaiji Cama Place, Ring Rd (2km from several metro stations), ☏ +91 11 2679 1234. Huge and slightly aged, but still 5 stars, outdoor pool, small gym and spa, 3 restaurants, and all the usual amenities. Halfway between the airport and Connaught Place. From ₹8,000 during low season and ₹11,500 during high season, discounts given for advance payment.
- 20 The Imperial, Janpath (Connaught Place), ☏ +91 11 2334 1234, luxury@theimperialindia.com. Built in 1931. Has the only Chanel store in India as well as a priceless art collection, 'British Art on India.' It also has the largest collection of land war gallantry awards from India and neighbouring countries. Very classy, best value for least money in first class range. Good food and excellent service in restaurants. From ₹8,750 during low season and ₹14,000 during high season.
- 21 ITC Maurya, Starwood Hotels, Sardar Patel Marg, ☏ +91 11 2611 2233. One of the best hotels in the city. Great restaurants, including the Bukhara. From ₹8,100 during low season and ₹12,000 during high season.
- 22 JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity, Asset Area 4 - Hospitality District, Delhi Aerocity (Near the Aero City metro station, adjacent to the airport), ☏ +91-11-4521 2121. Opened in 2014. Excellent buffet. Good for families. From ₹9,500.
- 23 The Lalit New Delhi (previously known as Intercontinental), Barakhamba Ave, Connaught Place, ☏ +91 11 4444 7777, fax: +91 11 4444 1234, newdelhi@thelalit.com. Recently refurbished. Known for excellent breakfasts. From ₹7,650.
- 24 Le Meridien, Windsor Place (A few blocks from the Central Secretariat metro station), ☏ +91 11 2371 0101. Landmark refurbished 5 star hotel. Along with the Shangri-La is one of the best hotels in the city in terms of location. From ₹6,300 during low season and ₹7,600 during high season.
- Lemon Tree Premier, Delhi Airport, Asset No. 6,Aerocity Hospitality District,IGI Airport, ☏ +91 11 44232323.
- 25 Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi, National Hwy-8 (Near Delhi Aero City metro station, adjacent to the airport), ☏ +91 11 2677 9191, reservations@radissondel.com. Good kebabs at the restaurant. From ₹6,000.
- 26 Hotel Samrat, Kautilya Marg, ☏ +91 11 2611 0606. Just touches the 5 star luxury hotel levels, is a twin of The Ashoka Hotel. From ₹5,000.
- 27 Shangri-La Eros Hotel, 19 Ashoka Rd (A 15-minute walk from Connaught Place), ☏ +91 11 4119 1919. Part of the Shangri La chain. Seafood buffets, an extensive breakfast buffet, and a good Asian restaurant on 1st floor with a Thai, Chinese and Japanese menu. 5 star service and good security. From ₹6,375 during low season and ₹9,500 during high season.
- 28 Taj Mahal, 1 Mansingh Rd (A few blocks from Khan Market metro station), ☏ +91 11 2302 6162. 294 rooms. From ₹13,200.
- 29 Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave (In the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave), ☏ +91 11 2611 0202. 403 rooms on 6 acres. Discounted rates from ₹19,200.