"dil walloh ka dilli dur hey......" a New Delhi Travel Page by mantru

Delhi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. Many ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance have been erected in its history.[5] The Mughals built a section of the city (now known as Old City or Old Delhi) that served as the capital of Mughal Empire for a long period. During the British Raj, New Delhi was built as an administrative quarter of the city. New Delhi was declared the capital of India after India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

Location of Delhi
Delhi is located at 28¡ã61¡äN, 77¡ã23¡äE, and lies in northern India. It borders the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on the south and Haryana on the west. Delhi lies almost entirely in the Gangetic plains

Climate
Delhi has a semi-arid climate with high variation between summer and winter temperatures. Summers are long, from early April to October, with the monsoon season in between.Winter starts in November and peaks in January and is notorious for its heavy fog, which often disrupts road, air and rail traffic.[26] Extreme temperatures range from −0.6 ¡ãC (30.9 ¡ãF) to 47 ¡ãC (116.6 ¡ãF).[27][28] The annual mean temperature is 25 ¡ãC (77 ¡ãF); monthly mean temperatures range from 14 ¡ãC to 33 ¡ãC (58 ¡ãF to 92 ¡ãF).[29] The average annual rainfall is approximately 714 mm (28.1 inches), most of which is during the monsoons in July and August.[9] The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Delhi is 29 June

Public transport in Delhi is provided by buses, auto rickshaws, a rapid transit system, taxis and suburban railways. Buses are the most popular means of transport catering to about 60% of the total demand.[47] The state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is a major bus service provider for the city. Private vehicles account for 30% of the total demand for transport
In order to meet the transport demand in Delhi, the State and Union government started the construction of a mass rapid transit system, including the Delhi Metro

Delhi's culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India. This is exemplified by the many monuments of significance found in the city.The Old City is the site where the Mughals and the Turkic rulers constructed several architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque)[61] and Red Fort. Three World Heritage Sites¡ªthe Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb¡ªare located in Delhi.[62] Other monuments include the India Gate, the Jantar Mantar (an 18th century astronomical observatory) and the Purana Qila (a 16th century fortress). The Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple and Akshardham are examples of modern architecture.
Religious festivals include Diwali (the festival of light), Guru Nanak's Birthday, Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha and Buddha Jayanti.[65] The Qutub Festival is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are showcased at night, with the Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event.[66] Other events such as Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami (the Spring Festival) are held every year in Delhi

Food......
Punjabi cuisine and Mughlai delicacies like kababs and biryanis are popular in several parts of Delhi.[67][68] Due to Delhi's large cosmopolitan population, cuisines from every part of India, including Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, Bengali, Hyderabadi cuisines, and South Indian food items like idli, sambar and dosa are widely available. Local delicacies include Chaat and Dahi-Papri. There are several food outlets in Delhi serving international cuisine including Italian and Chinese