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

India Gate

Another landmark of Lutyen's Delhi is the majestic stone archway set on the eastern end of Rajpath – India Gate. Everything about and around India Gate is grand. From the enormous road that circles it, the lovely lawns flanking it, and the 42 meter high archway itself, made of red stone with 'India' written on both sides. This stunning war memorial was built to commemorate the soldiers who died during World War I and the Afghan wars. Over 70,000 names of soldiers are inscribed on the arch and after Independence the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial, the eternal flame marking the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, was added as a tribute to all the unknown heroes who died while defending the country. Though the memorial is of a serious nature, India Gate and it's surroundings are picturesque and absolutely lovely any time of the day. Whether playing host to picnickers, who come to spend the day in the lawns, or in the freezing winter when everyone drops by to eat ice cream, this grand structure is quintessentially Delhi.

Nizamuddin Dargah

Nizamuddin is situated in a busy area and the change from the modern frenzy of the outside to when you enter this village from the Middle Ages, with its winding alleys and old buildings, is distinct. Dominating this area is Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga, one of the greatest Sufi shrines. This marble tomb was built for Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya, the fourth saint of he Chishtiya order, in 1325. It has been renovated several times and the actual tomb is enveloped by lattice screens, arches, a marble rail and covered by a mother-of-pearl canopy. The dargah is vibrant and alive, drawing devotees from all over the world. Evenings here are filled with religious songs and music, performed by qawwals, or poet-singers.

Rajpath

This grand avenue runs between Rashtrapati Bhavan in the west and India Gate and the National Stadium in the east. Flanked by manicured lawns and fountains, this is where the annual Republic Day Parade is held every year on January 26.