Getting There

India's national carrier, Air India, is often the cheapest of the lot and is a good option for budget travelers
who don't mind mediocre food, cramped seats and frequent delays. In the old days, foreign airlines such as
Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways were more popular carriers.

However, in recent years, a number of Indian-owned airlines have shaken up the market, resulting in lower
prices and increasingly world-class service. The Mumbai-based Jet Airways recently launched its
international services, flying from JFK and Newark to New Delhi and Mumbai, with rates starting at $680
each way.

Climate

Delhi features an atypical version of the humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). Summers
are long and extremely hot, from early April to mid-October, with the monsoon season in
between. Early March sees a reversal in the direction of wind, from the north-western
direction, to the south-western. Extreme temperatures range from −0.6 °C (30.9 °F) to
46.7 °C (116.1 °F).[53] The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean
temperatures range from 13 °C to 32 °C (56 °F to 90 °F).[54] The average annual rainfall is
approximately 714 mm (28.1 inches), most of which is during the monsoons in July and
August.[10] The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Delhi is 29 June.[55]

Qutub Minar

The Qutub Minar is a tower located in Delhi, India. It is the world's tallest brick minaret
with a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft). Construction commenced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak who
won Delhi from the Prithviraj under Muhammad of Ghor as his commander in chief, and
finished by Iltutmish, The Qutub Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most
prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is surrounded by several other ancient and
medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutub complex

The Zoo The Delhi Zoo is located near the Purana Qila on the
Delhi-Mathura road. Delhi Zoo has many animals which includes the
rare and exotic white tigers. This place is particularly popular among
the children.
National Rail Museum Rail Museum is located In Chanakya Puri. It is
unique in its collection of rail engines and locomotives. India was
among the countries which had railway lines since 19th century. The
locomotives in the museums are displayed in open. But they also have
a small in house museum which gives the details of the progress and
development in the history of railway in India.

Dolls Museum unique museum of Dolls is located near the ITO

crossing on the Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg . These dolls are collected
from different parts of India as well as from other countries of the
world. These dolls reflect the tradition and culture of the region from
where they come. Children Book Trust of India is In the same building.
This is an organisation which is committed to provide quality books for
the little ones.

Humayun's Tomb built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the

mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the
predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of
Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and
white sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the
complex is free on Fridays.

India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of triumph. It bears the name of
the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died in the campaigns of WW1,
the North-West Frontiers operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco.
Below the arch is the memorial to the unknown soldier. India Gate is
surrounded by green grass lawns and trees.