Cheap Flights to New Delhi

When talking about India, its capital New Delhi is one of the cities that will come into your mind. This city was established in 1911 (foundations are laid) by British architects. In 1927, the capital was given the name of New Delhi and inaugurated in 1931 by the British India government. This city is one of the important cities in the entire world when it comes to commerce arts, education, fashion, finance, media, entertainment, tourism, research and development and many more and hence, it is the “microcosm of India”. According to the World Cities Study Group, New Delhi is said to be “?-world city”. In 2011, this city ranked as number 37th in the world city survey by Knight Frank. According to Traveler Magazine of NatGeo, this city is "one of the Ultimate Cities of a Lifetime to visit and explore."

Getting in this city is through the Indira Gandhi International Airport that is in the western part of the city. Many improvements had been made to this airport giving it a modern look. You can easily find cheap flights to New Delhi. From the airport, you can use the free shuttle bus, the Delhi Airport Metro Express train and public buses. From airport to the city center, the time of travel is around 50 minutes. Taxis from airport are the most comfortable, easiest and safest way to go from airport to your destination in New Delhi. Bus, taxi and trains are the means to get around this busy city. You can also walk around in the city center.

There are many things to do and see in this city. You may even want to spend a week here in order to explore the city and experience why it is one of the important city of the world. You can visit the Qutub Complex and Humayan’s Tomb in which both are World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built Taj Mahal). There are many museums and monuments all over the city, not to mention religious buildings and parks as well as shopping malls. Visit the tourist office of The Government of India to get more details about the tourist destinations and attractions all over the city.

Being an important city, you can find highly star-rated hotels in New Delhi and of course, prices are so high. There are still affordable hotels that are averagely rated as well as inns, lodgings and hostels. Make sure that you will use the online booking and travel websites in getting travel deals and cheap flights to New Delhi.

Top attractions in New Delhi

Humayun's Tomb

The beautiful red and white sandstone building was built in 1570 by Haji Begum, Emperor Humayun's senior wife, and has the distinction of being the first garden tomb in the subcontinent. Built in the Persian charbagh, quartered garden, style, the central tomb is surrounded by four squares separated by water pathways forming this typical Mughal garden. The building is topped with a soaring double dome, rising to a height of 38 meters.

Qutub Minar

Towering high over an assortment of Afghan architectural marvels is the iconic Qutub Minar. Built by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199, with three more storeys added later by his son-in-law, as a monument to give calls for prayer, the Qutub Minar is a 72.5 meter high tribute to Islamic architecture. It's a striking structure of red and buff sandstone, with intricate carvings and inscribed verses from the Koran.

Tughlaqabad Fort

Built by the Tughlaqs in a short span from AD 1321-25, this imposing fort may be crumbling, but its soaring walls, massive bastions and huge towers are absolutely magnificent. It's lovely at night when it's lit up and the soft glow gives it a haunting beauty. Steeped in tales of conspiracy, curses and political unrest, this fort built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq to protect his people from the Mongols, is one of the most captivating sights in the city.