Delhi is a thoroughly inscrutable onion of a city: every layer you peel off reveals an even deeper layer of history...
Delhi is a thoroughly inscrutable onion of a city: every layer you peel off reveals an even deeper layer of history. Rebuilt eight times by its many conquerors, it has been the seat of the Hindu, Muslim and British Empires. All of them have left their mark in the architecture, customs, food and people of this relentless city. Now they are all undergoing a new transformation as the capital of modern India.
Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) Rs1 = 100 paise |
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Population | City: Approximately 302,000 Municipal area: Approximately 22 million |
Newspaper | The Times of India, Hindustan Times |
Opening Hours | Shops in New Delhi are open from Mon-Sat 9am-7pm. Shops are open on Sundays at their own discretion. |
Emergency Number | Police: 100,Fire Brigade: 101,Ambulance: 102 |
Electricity | 230-240 V, 50 Hz AC |
Tourist Information | The Government of India Tourist Office Defence Colony, New Delhi +91 11 246 47005 |
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