| New Delhi, part of what is commonly referred | | | | Delhi and back into time at the Red Fort, one |
| to as just Delhi (yes, there is an Old | | | | of the most glorious royal compounds still |
| Delhi), is the most ideal base from which to | | | | standing today. Notable buildings include the |
| discover the marvels and wonders of India's | | | | Jewel Palace, Mumtaz Mahal, which once housed |
| ancient subcontinent. Travel to New Delhi to | | | | the Sultan's harem and the Diwan-i-Khas, Hall |
| discover India's capital city, one of the | | | | of Private Audience, which was constructed |
| oldest existing cities in the world, then | | | | entirely of marble. |
| journey to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and | | | | |
| heighten your senses in the Himalayas on your | | | | Navigating New Delhi |
| way back. Find airfare to New Delhi in | | | | |
| minutes with cFares and experience the | | | | New Delhi is centered about to major circles: |
| colorful mosaic of east and west cultures in | | | | Connaught Place and India Gate. Connaught |
| the heart of a Delhi marketplace before you | | | | Place is an excellent place to begin your |
| know it! | | | | walking and get acquainted with the pace and |
| | | | lifestyle of India's bustling commercial |
| Not So New Delhi | | | | zones. You will find the largest collection |
| | | | of crafts and trade stores in the comfort of |
| It is believed that Delhi has been destroyed | | | | indoor air conditioning as well as excellent |
| and rebuilt nearly a dozen times since its | | | | bargaining opportunities. To the south, India |
| original establishment sometime close to 5000 | | | | Gate stands as a monument to Indian soldiers |
| years ago; surprisingly, this fact only adds | | | | who died in World War I. Nearby you will find |
| to the incredible historical appeal of the | | | | the National Museum, a must see for |
| clustered districts, royal edifices and | | | | comprehensive Indian culture and heritage, |
| spiritual sanctuaries. The generational | | | | and the Tibet House, founded by the Dalai |
| layers of history and architecture are | | | | Lama to promote the preservation and |
| apparent in monuments, public art displays, | | | | perseverance of Tibetan culture. The long |
| and ancient gardens as New Delhi expanded to | | | | wide avenue from India Gate to the |
| the south of the old city, incorporating | | | | President's Palace, Rajpath, provides a |
| preexisting communities and infrastructure. | | | | wonderful escape for a quieter walk and |
| | | | expanses of grass ideal for a midday picnic. |
| Today, New Delhi is considered the center of | | | | |
| the city and also the seat of government. The | | | | Remember to take the extremes of weather into |
| colossal Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential | | | | account when booking your airfare to New |
| Palace) is a magnificent structure originally | | | | Delhi on cFares. The summer months exceed 90 |
| titled the Viceroy's House under British | | | | degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis while |
| rule. The 350 room palace displays a well | | | | late spring offers the rainy season and the |
| studied blend of classical Greek and Indian | | | | winter months drop all the way down to zero. |
| architecture. If you are lucky enough to | | | | The ideal time to explore the vast and |
| travel to New Delhi in February you will find | | | | monumental sights of New Delhi is during |
| the blooming red rose gardens open to the | | | | October-November and February-March when |
| public. Make your way to the east side of New | | | | temperatures are more mild on average. |