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Delhi is not just the capital of India, but also one of the largest and oldest cities peace. It is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Jamna (Yamuna) River. Delhi has a very well developed infrastructure, it is technical and scientific center countries.

The city was formed 5 thousand years ago - the first mentions of it can be found in the epic Mahabharata. Then he had the name Indraprastha. Udachnoe geographical position Delhi allowed it to become a center of trade in Asia back in ancient times, since it was on its territory that many trade routes intersected - from Persia, Afghanistan, Central Asia. Therefore, it is not surprising that many rulers throughout almost the entire history of the city wanted to get it into their hands. According to legend, it was destroyed 11 times and rose from the ruins the same number of times. At one time, Delhi was under the rule of the Maurya and Tomar dynasties, the emperors Humayun and Akbar, Shah Jahan and Nadir Shah.

The city is divided into nine main districts: South, East, North, West, South-West, North-West, North-East, Central and New Delhi district.

With such a long and eventful history, Delhi is a true paradise for inquisitive tourist. It has a huge number of religious, architectural and cultural monuments that were left behind by the numerous peoples who have ever inhabited this territory.

One of the most interesting sights of the city is considered to be the India Gate - a monument in memory of Indian soldiers killed in the Anglo-Afghan wars; Red Fort is a huge fortress built during the Mughal era; the most great mosque countries Jama Masjid; the amazingly beautiful Lotus Temple; Qutub Minar – temple complex, which became famous for the world's tallest minaret. In addition, Delhi has a huge number of temples, churches, mosques, museums, galleries and universities.

Delhi is very chaotic and foreign visitors to India are often disoriented or disappointed when they end up in the hands of unqualified service providers or scammers. At the same time, the city has enough qualified service, and the police are taking serious measures to protect tourists.

The stark contrast between narrow streets Old Delhi and the colonial mansions of the more modern part of the city - New Delhi, the constant hum of cars and auto-rickshaws demanding to give way, the incredible size of the queues at the cinemas, the spicy smells of spices wafting through the streets from numerous cafes, here and there Indian music sounding from loudspeakers The crowds in markets and train stations make a very strong impression on anyone who finds themselves in South Asia for the first time.

Delhi's nightlife is concentrated mainly in five-star hotels, where there are very good restaurants, and bars, and clubs open until the early morning. In Delhi, especially in the city center, you will never have problems finding a restaurant where you can have a tasty and inexpensive lunch.

In Delhi, on Janpath Street, starting from Connaught Square, you can buy souvenirs from almost all Indian states, although they will cost much more than if you buy them locally. However, it is still impossible to travel around the whole of India in one trip.

One of the most beautiful cities countries. The government sits in Delhi, located in the north of the country. The growing metropolis, larger than Beijing and New York, is bustling with life. Life in the city is in full swing, the city is crowded with people.


In ancient times, Delhi was the center of various religions and empires, each of which tried to immortalize itself in temples and monuments. The monuments and buildings of Delhi reflect the unity of antiquity and modernity of a country that is trying to take its place in the global economy.



Sights of Delhi

South of New Delhi, in the old part of the city, rises 73 meters - the tallest brick minaret in the world and the main attraction of Delhi. This is not a straight tower, it was specially built slightly inclined so that if it falls, it will not fall on the mosque. On the territory of the Qutub Minar architectural complex, there is also black iron pole, dated to the 4th century. This iron column reaches a height of 7 meters and weighs about 6 tons. The pillar was first forged and then rolled on sand, and now the silicon contained in the sand preserves it from corrosion.






One of the main attractions of Delhi is the architectural miracle -. This is one of seven such temples in the world - one on each continent. The building was probably called the Lotus Temple because of its shape, which resembles this sacred flower. Since its construction in 1986, it has been visited by 50 million people. About 10 thousand people visit it every day, it is one of the most visited buildings in the world.



Akshardham - the largest Hindu temple in the world. This building is quite new - it was opened in 2005. The temple was built using voluntary donations, which totaled 500 million US dollars. This grandiose building reaches a height of 42 meters, its width is 94 meters, and its length is 106 meters. This architectural complex It amazes with its luxury and beauty of decoration - it is decorated with more than 20 thousand sculptures. Also, the temple is decorated with numerous columns, domes and pyramidal towers.





The Taj Mahal Hotel opened in New Delhi in 1903., presents the best numbers in the country. From antique white marble to beautifully appointed guest rooms, the hotel combines old world aesthetics with... modern amenities. Each of the 565 rooms is tastefully decorated and represents architectural perfection.








The famous India Gate is located in Delhi- a memorial built in memory of the fallen soldiers who fell during the First World War and the Anglo-Afghan Wars. The memorial is an arch 42 meters high, at the foot of which an eternal flame burns, and on the arch itself are carved the names of more than 90 thousand fallen soldiers.







After the first Indian War of Independence in 1857, it established control over Delhi. To commemorate the struggle for independence, they have installed monuments to the great spiritual teacher Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi is one of the most respected world leaders of all time.





In the center of Delhi is the city's first open bazaar. The stalls sell goods from all over India - a veritable kaleidoscope of rich and varied goods produced by Indian artisans and artists. "Dilli" means Delhi and "Haat" means bazaar. At this bazaar you can see products from all states of India.



1. Best time For a trip to the city of Delhi, the period from February to April is considered.

2. If you go on a trip to Delhi, you should definitely take with you sunscreen, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences associated with this factor.

3. Don't forget to drink water in plastic bottles. Water from the local water supply can be used exclusively as technical water.

4. Vegetables and fruits purchased at local markets should definitely be washed several times before consumption, or better yet, rinsed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

5. The most optimal means of transportation (both in terms of price and speed) is the metro. If you come to Delhi for several days, then it is best to buy a tourist card, which gives the right to free travel for a day (such a card costs 100 rupees) or for three days (costs 250 rupees).

6. In Delhi, it is customary to leave a tip, and this applies to almost all services. The most optimal tip would be from 3 to 5 rupees.

New Delhi is the capital of mysterious India, and is both a city and a district of the city of Delhi. This city is constantly noisy, growing and developing. Delhi from 300 BC e. was destroyed many times, but rose from the ashes again. In this place, world empires flourished and collapsed. This city is the 8th one built on this site. It was formed as a result of the merger of seven cities. And today, the rich past of these places is evidenced by numerous historical and architectural monuments that have survived to this day.

New Delhi is a well-developed area where night life is in full swing. All celebrations take place in 5-star hotels, where the service is excellent. There are so many hotels that everyone can find accommodation to suit their pocket. There are many restaurants in the city center where you can have a tasty and inexpensive lunch. The new city has many luxurious mansions, wide streets, and bright green lawns that captivate the eye. The city consists of 2 parts: Old Delhi and New Delhi.

Delhi

Delhi's population is 16 million people and is considered the 3rd largest in the world. It was built on the right bank of the Dzhamna River. The climate here is tropical monsoon. The highest temperatures occur in March - June. The temperature rises to 42 C.

Delhi is multinational, like many modern capitals. Residents of the city profess everything known to the world religion, so mosques here often coexist with Hindu temples, and the domes of Christian churches look quite exotic against the backdrop of a Buddhist wall. Modern Delhi is a city of contrasts, where the ancient monuments of the Old City coexist with fashionable shopping centers, luxurious mansions and signature restaurants.

Delhi is real paradise for tourists. They can offer you a wide variety of interesting tourist routes. You can visit the sights or walk along little-known streets. The city is so large that all travel must be done by transport.

Transport

On the roads you can see both exclusive cars and ox-drawn carts. Separately, I would like to talk about rickshaws. If in other Asian countries they are used as transport for tourists, then in India they can be seen everywhere. A rickshaw is a carriage with people drawn to it. The streets in Delhi are narrow, winding and confusing, modern cars cannot pass through them, but rickshaws are the ideal transport for them. People are happy to use them.

Attractions

Delhi has many attractions. Jamma Masjid Mosque the largest mosque in all of India. It amazes with its beauty. Impressive in size. Entrance to the mosque will cost about 150 rupees. When entering a mosque, you must take off your shoes. Those interested can take photographs of the mosque from the inside. Early in the morning it is quiet here, but as soon as the city wakes up, the mosque is filled with believers and tourists.

The next attraction is the Lotus Temple - a giant architectural structure in the shape of a lotus flower. The temple was built with the donations of one person. The main thing in the architecture of the temple is its rounded shape. There are no right angles or lines in the design, this is a kind of symbol of the wheel of life. There are 9 doors in the temple, they are a symbol of 9 religions of the world. From the outside the temple amazes with its splendor, but inside everything is quite ascetic. There are no sculptures or altars. Along the edges there are simple benches for visitors. Behind the temple lies a wonderful garden. It surrounds the perimeter of the building. And 9 pools around the lotus create the illusion of a flower emerging from the water.

One of the most interesting attractions is Red Fort- This is a huge fortress made of red stone. It was built in exactly 9 years. Interestingly, the start and end of construction took place on the same day, April 16th. The fortress was built at the peak of the dynasty's glory. The Red Fort was built for the emperor. Inside there were palaces, swimming pools, pavilions, and gardens. The fortress could accommodate more than 3,000 people. Now the fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lodi Gardens is a city park where Indians take special care of cleanliness. The park consists of flower beds and alleys, paths and flower beds. In the park there is large collection rare birds and plants. The park has a butterfly reserve and a park of dwarf plants. The creation of Lodi Gardens began at the beginning of the last century on the site of a slum. The initiator of the creation of the park was the wife of the king of India. With her help, the park gained splendor. In the center of the park are the tombs of Lodi and Said. The park is open to visitors. Free admission. This a nice place is never empty. Indians here love to relax, walk, and play sports. Locals It is recommended to visit the park in the evening and watch the sunset.

Humayun's Tomb- a marble mausoleum that amazes with its splendor. This is the first mausoleum in India surrounded by a garden. It was built from red bricks, and the finishing feature is a magnificent mosaic of white and black marble. The tomb seems to be floating in the air; this impression is created because it stands on a small pedestal. The tomb contains more than 100 burials - all of them are descendants of the Mughals and nobles. The burial rooms are on the lower floor. Two large canals run through the center of the garden. They divide the garden into 4 smaller gardens that are perfectly square in shape. The mausoleum is open to visitors every day.

And of course, how can you visit Delhi and not visit the Akshardham Temple! This is the largest Hindu temple in the whole world! The temple surprises with its size and architecture. The unique design of the temple does not have steel elements. The temple is spread over 12 hectares of land. It is decorated with pink marble on the outside and white marble on the inside, symbolizing absolute purity. The temple is surrounded by elephant sculptures and deities. All finishing was done by hand. There is a lake on its territory. Legend has it that water was brought into it from reservoirs all over India. The complex consists of parks, a fountain with light and music, a cinema, souvenir shops and a canal. There are boat rides along the covered canal. The temple is included in the Guinness Book of Records for its grandeur. It should be noted that Akshardham Temple is a modern structure. Construction was completed in 2005 and immediately created a sensation all over the world!

General information and history

Delhi (in Hindi - दिल्ली (Dilli), in Punjabi - ਦਿੱਲੀ, in Urdu - دِلّی), is the capital of India and the second city in the country after Mumbai in terms of territory. It is located on the Jamna River in the northern part of India. It has the status of a union territory. It contains 6 thousand historical monuments, of global significance, several thousand years old. The area of ​​the city is 1483 km².

The first city (Indraprastha) near present-day Delhi was, according to legend, founded by the Pandava dynasty around 3000 BC. Since the 2nd century BC, the area between the Aravalli Mountains and the Jumna River belonged to the emperors of the Maurya dynasty. Then, after several centuries, the city became depopulated, after which in 340 it was resurrected by the king of Kanauj Dekhlu. Delhi probably got its name in honor of him. In 736, not far from the city, Rajput rulers from the Tomara dynasty built the Lal Kot fortress.

Almost three centuries after this, Delhi was taken by Sultan Mahmud of Gheznavi and turned into a province of the proto-Uzbek Gheznavid state. A century later, Delhi was conquered by the Afghan military leader Qutb ud-din Aibek, who made it the capital of his sultanate, which existed until 1526. During this period, the city became one of the richest in Asia. In 1288, Delhi came under the rule of the second Turkic Ghilji dynasty, after which the Mongols repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to take it. In 1325, the Tughlaqabad fort was founded in Delhi, after which the city became the most significant cultural, handicraft and shopping center. 73 years later, Delhi was destroyed and burned by Tamerlane. Then a period of unrest began in the city, until the Lodi dynasty came to power in 1450. In 1526, Delhi was conquered by the Great Mughals, who made it their capital in 1533. But after some time, the capital's functions from the city were transferred to Agra, and then, for a while, to Fatehpur Sikri.

Delhi regained its importance in the mid-17th century, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort was built and new town, Shahjahanabad, from which Old Delhi later grew. In 1739, Delhi was conquered by the Shah of Iran, Nadir Shah, after which the collapse of the Mughal Empire was completed. When the British entered the city in 1803, the Great Mogul remained in power, but was only a nominal ruler. In 1857, during the Sepoy Mutiny, Delhi was liberated and the Mughals regained power, but only for a few months. After this, Delhi was stormed by General Wilson, and the Great Mogul and his family were captured.

At the end of 1911, the Viceroy of India moved to the city from Calcutta, after which New Delhi was founded. After 36 years, Delhi became the capital of independent India.

Districts of Delhi

The National Capital Territory of Delhi is officially divided into three "city corporations" or "regulatory cities" governed by separate bodies: the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Municipal Committee of New Delhi and the Military Council of Delhi.

In addition, the National Capital Territory of Delhi is divided into nine districts, each of which is divided into three districts. Districts are governed by executive commissioners and districts by their magistrates. The districts are named mainly according to the cardinal directions: East, West, North, Northeast, North-West, Central, South-West, South Delhi and New Delhi.

The total area of ​​the Delhi metropolitan area is 33,578 km². It is part of the National Capital Region, governed by a single governing council. Apart from the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the National Capital Region includes the following districts: Alwar in Rajahstan, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Gautambudhnagar, Meerath in Uttar Pradesh and Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sonipat, Faridabad in state of Haryana.

The most big cities The National Capital Region is Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad.

Delhi's population for 2018 and 2019. Number of residents of Delhi

Data on the number of city residents are taken from the Federal State Statistics Service. The official website of the Rosstat service is www.gks.ru. The data was also taken from the unified interdepartmental information and statistical system, the official website of EMISS www.fedstat.ru. The website publishes data on the number of residents of Delhi. The table shows the distribution of the number of residents of Delhi by year; the graph below shows the demographic trend in different years.

Delhi population chart:

The population of Delhi in 2011 was about 11.1 million people, and the agglomeration of the same name was about 16.8 million. The population density in Delhi was 11,297 people/km².

Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with a concentration of many cultures and ethnic groups. Also, since it is the political and economic center of North India, Indian citizens from all over the country move there to work in offices and industries. In addition, since Delhi is the capital of India and also houses the offices of a number of international companies, a significant number of foreign nationals reside here.

The 2001 Census showed that the sex ratio in Delhi is 821 females per 1,000 males. The percentage of Delhiites who are literate was 81.82%. The birth rate was found to be 20.03/1000, the post-infant mortality rate was 5.59/1000, and the death rate was 13.08/1000. In the same year, the natural population increase in the capital Delhi became 215 thousand people, and migration there amounted to 285 thousand people, making the population growth in the city one of the largest in the world.

Delhi is home to the world's largest centrally planned residential area, Dwarka.

In 1999-2000, the number of urban residents below the poverty line was 8.23%, which is 19% lower than the all-Indian level.

82% of Delhi's residents are Hindus, 11.7% are Muslims, 4% are Sikhs, 1.1% are Jains and 0.9% are Christians. In addition, the city has such religious and ethnic minorities as Anglo-Indians, Buddhists, Jews and Parsis (Zoroastrians). The most popular spoken language is Hindustani (Urdu and Hindi) and the most popular written language is English. In addition, all major linguistic groups of India are represented in Delhi. According to 2001 data, 81% of Delhiites spoke Hindi, 7.1% - Punjabi, 6.3% - Urdu, 1.5% - Bengali, 0.67% - Tamil, 0.66% - Malayalam , 0.62% in Maithili, 0.33% in Gujarati, 0.31% in Sindhi, 0.21% in Oriya and 0.2% in Telugu. At the same time, there is widespread criticism of the census in the country because it ignores some of the languages ​​that are officially recognized by linguists in favor of Hindi. For example, languages ​​and dialects not listed in the census, such as Bihari, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani and Haryanvi, have become widespread.

Since India gained independence, the population of the Delhi agglomeration has increased from 2 to 20 million people. Mostly people moved here in search of employment. Active migration has led to overpopulation, which is why slums have appeared in Delhi, where safety rules are not followed, and there is a lack of necessary communications and sanitary facilities. In the late 2000s, over 4 million people lived in 1,500 urban slums. With a population density of 300,000 people/km², there is approximately one artesian well per 750-1000 people. Most slum dwellers are unemployed, and those who do not fall into this category receive on average less than $30 a month. Although the government is trying to change the situation for the better, the problem is not predicted to disappear in the near future.

In addition, Delhi holds the anti-record of having the highest crime rate among all Indian cities with a population of more than 1 million people, although it has a fairly large number of police officers. Delhi is also the leader in India in terms of child and female crime.

Ethnic names: Delhiites, Deliets, Deliyka.

Delhi city photo. Delhi Photography


Information about the city of Delhi on Wikipedia:

Link to Delhi website. You can get a lot of additional information by reading it on the official website of Delhi, the official portal of Delhi and the government.
Official website of Delhi

Delhi city map. Delhi Yandex maps

Created using the Yandex service People's Map (Yandex map), when zoomed out you can understand the location of Delhi on the map of Russia. Delhi Yandex maps. Interactive Yandex map of the city of Delhi with street names, as well as house numbers. The map has all the symbols of Delhi, it is convenient and not difficult to use.

On the page you can find some descriptions of Delhi. You can also see the location of the city of Delhi on the Yandex map. Detailed with descriptions and labels of all city objects.

The capital of India is the city of Delhi. India is officially called the Republic of India. Located in southern Asia. It borders Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The country ranks second in population - 1.2 billion people

The city of Delhi is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Jamna River. The population of the capital exceeds 16 million people. The climate is monsoon with hot summers ( average temperature+31 degrees) and warm winter, but with cool winds from the Himalayas. (average temperature + 14 degrees). The most comfortable temperature in Delhi is from February to April and from September to November, when the air temperature is between +20 ... + 30 degrees. The capital of India has rich history and was formerly called Indraprastha

Delhi first became the capital in the 11th century, and the first settlements date back to 2000 BC. Monuments of the past can be found in the city at every step. Delhi has over 60,000 attractions

The capital consists of several cities built in different years and is actually divided into Old city and new Delhi. New Delhi is officially considered the capital of India. Native language residents - Hindi

The city has three metro lines, which provide comfortable and inexpensive travel for citizens. All train stations, metro stations and attractions are connected by city bus routes

The buses are not equipped with air conditioning, so they are hot in the summer. Bus routes are often marked in Hindi, which creates a number of problems for tourists. Along with state transport, commercial transport also runs on the routes. Apart from taxis, there are many autorickshaws in the city. Autorickshaws are small cars, or more often a three-wheeled scooter, distinguished by their yellow-green color.

On the city streets of Delhi, as in other million-plus cities in the world, traffic jams are frequent. IN last years Transport problems are being solved quickly. A new railway station was recently put into operation.

The city of Delhi is known as the center international tourism. Many modern hotels have been built in the city. Along with luxury hotels, you can find inexpensive hotels that have all the amenities

Many monuments are included in the list world heritage UNESCO. One of the main attractions of the capital is the Red Fort, which was built under the Mughal Empire of Shah Jahan

The tallest minaret in India is the Qutub Minar, which is called the wonder of the world. The height of the minaret is 72.5 meters. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is the first mosque built in India. The iron column is of interest. The column is 7 meters high and weighs about 6 tons and is made of iron. But what is surprising is that for 1600 years the column has not corroded. This riddle has not been solved. There are hypotheses, according to one of them the column is made of meteorite iron.

The Lotus Temple is a building with an original shape, built of white concrete and white marble. This temple, reminiscent of a lotus flower, is one of the modern buildings in the capital. Inside the building, there are no idols, no religious images and generally no symbols indicating religion. The history of this building dates back 450 years ago, when Shah Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal dynasty, dreamed of uniting all peoples under one faith in God. And he dreamed of this building that didn’t look like a church, a mosque or a pagoda. Based on the Shah’s dream, this temple was built in 1986.

Delhi is one of the most economically developed cities in India. A few kilometers from Old Delhi is New Delhi with its business center Connaught Square. Around the square there are banks, offices, restaurants and shops. The city has modern infrastructure. In recent years, the production of consumer goods and the automotive industry has been developing. Science in various fields has developed in the city.