Destinations

Overview

The capital of India, Delhi, blends an historic past and a vibrant present. The Imperial city planned for the British by Lutyens is set in parks and shaded avenues. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.

Here, museums, art galleries and cultural centers attract the finest exhibitions and performances from India and abroad.

Shopping encompasses virtually everything that can be bought in the country; hotels range from the deluxe to the more modest.

Most fascinating of all is the character of Delhi which varies from the 13th century mausoleum of the Lodi kings set in a sprawling park to ultra modern chrome and glass skyscrapers; and from imperial India’s Parliament House and the President’s Palace to the never ending bustle of the walled city surrounding Jama Masjid.

Delhi also makes the ideal base for a series of short excursions to neighbouring places, all connected by road.