Category |
Details |
Official Name |
National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) |
Capital of |
India |
Location |
Northern India |
Area |
1,484 km² |
Population |
Approx. 32 million (2024 estimate) |
Founded |
6th century BCE (Ancient city of Indraprastha) |
Official Languages |
Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu |
Time Zone |
IST (UTC+5:30) |
Nicknames |
Heart of India, City of Rallies |
Climate |
Extreme (Hot summers, Chilly winters, Monsoon rains) |
Best Time to Visit |
October to March |
Major Rivers |
Yamuna River |
Top Tourist Attractions |
Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, Rashtrapati Bhavan |
Famous Markets |
Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh |
Popular Street Food |
Chole Bhature, Parathas, Golgappa, Dahi Bhalla, Kathi Rolls, Butter Chicken |
Transportation |
Delhi Metro, DTC Buses, Auto Rickshaws, Cabs, E-Rickshaws |
Nearest Airport |
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) |
Festivals Celebrated |
Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Republic Day Parade, Dussehra |
Famous Institutions |
Delhi University, JNU, IIT Delhi, AIIMS |
Major Industries |
IT, Manufacturing, Handicrafts, Tourism, Textiles |
UNESCO Heritage Sites |
Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort |
Sports & Stadiums |
Cricket (Arun Jaitley Stadium), Football, Hockey (Major Dhyan Chand Stadium) |
Nearby Getaways |
Agra, Jaipur, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Neemrana, Mathura-Vrindavan |