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