About Delhi

The capital of India, the “Dilwallon ka Shehr”, the heart of India, Delhi is the centre of all! Delhi is the centre of education, politics, tourism, health, fashion, transport and many more. Delhi is a place of culture, festivals, traditions, history and present, cuisine, bazaars, museums, monuments and people. It is the second most populous city after Mumbai in India and the fourth largest city in the world.

Delhi is a blend of the past and the contemporary. Delhi is a composition of two parts- Old Delhi and New Delhi. While Old Delhi, the capital of Islamic India, gives a look of narrow lanes and old buildings, New Delhi, a creation of the British, is a spacious place with impressing buildings. Delhi: Past and Present

One of the biggest metropolises in the world, Delhi is known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The etymological meaning of Delhi has varied connotations. Delhi is said to be derived from the word “Dhillu” or “Dilu” (a king), “Dhili” (loose) Dehleez or Dehali (threshold or entrance) and Dili or Del in Persian which means “the heart”.

The history of Delhi can be canvassed through the numerous ‘Dilli(s)’ built over the ages – Indraprastha, Dhili, Mehrauli, Siri, Tughluqabad, Jahanpanah, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Lodi Complex, Shahjahanabad, and Lutyen’s Delhi. Delhi today is divided into nine districts. These districts came into being in January 1997. The districts of Delhi are primarily administrative and revenue districts.

They are Central Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, North East Delhi, South West Delhi, New Delhi, North West Delhi and West Delhi. Each district of Delhi is headed by a Deputy Commissioner.

Geography and Climate of Delhi Delhi is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. The city is located at 28.38° N and 77.13° E on the northern part of India. Delhi is bordered by Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. The climate of Delhi is extreme. It is extremely cold during winters and very hot in the summers. The winter season starts from November and lasts till the end of January.

Temperature in winter drops down to as low as 2-3 degrees C during this time. Delhi could be seen covered by a blanket of dense fog and cold waves blow during this time of the year. Summer in Delhi is an experience of high temperature with occasional dust storms during the day. Temperature rises to as high as 45 degrees C in April and June.

Hot western winds called “Loo” blows during the day time. The monsoon season starts from July and lasts till September. The best time to visit Delhi is during autumn and spring season that is October-November and February-March as temperature is moderate and the climate is pleasant during this time.