Delhi has been the center of power for most Muslim dynasties that ruled the subcontinent from the 12th century onwards

Delhi is divided into two parts—Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is packed with narrow streets that surround the Red Fort's imposing walls. This area epitomizes the architectural beauty of the Mughal Empire. South Delhi is the newly-constructed, posh district, with broad boulevards and spacious bungalows. India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and other Government and administrative buildings can be found here.

The National Capital Territory of Delhi is spread over an area of 1,484 km2. Delhi has a maximum length of 51.9 km (32 mi) and the maximum width of 48.48 km (30 mi).

Due to Delhi's large cosmopolitan population, cuisines from every part of India, including Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, Bengali, Hyderabadi cuisines, and South Indian food items like idli, sambar and dosa are widely available. Local delicacies include Chaat and Dahi-Papri

Cricket is the most popular sport in Delhi. There are several cricket grounds located across the city, including the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, one of the oldest cricket grounds in India also has the status as venue for international cricket matches

Delhi is preparing itself to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, projected to be the largest multi-sport event ever held in the city.

Best Time to visit: October to March