The best time to visit New Delhi is during the spring seasons when the city is at its full beauty.

During the months of February to April and August to November the city of Delhi has a pleasant climate. The city witnesses warm weather with temperature in summer rising up to 45 Degrees C and the winters are also quite cold with temperature dropping as low as 5 Degrees C.

The cold wave from the Himalayan region makes winters very chilly. New Delhi is placed at an elevation of 215 meters. In addition to this, most of the festivals in New Delhi take place in the months of October to March, which adds to the beauty of the city.

Many different cultures, traditions and festivals form a part of the metropolitan city of New Delhi. All the major Indian festivals are celebrated here with full vigor. Color, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and rituals characterize festivals here. The multiplicity of the festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land attract most of the visitors who come on tour to New Delhi.

All the major festivals of India are celebrated in New Delhi. The streets are a riot of color for Holi; they are brilliantly lit up for Diwali; giant effigies for Ravana are burnt on Dussehra, Durga idols are worshipped and immersed for Durga Puja, Santa clauses and Christmas trees make their presence felt around Christmas, Id-ul-Fitr, Guru Nanak’s birthday and other religious days of the Muslims and Sikhs are celebrated with joy and friendship. You can enjoy all these festivals on your tour to New Delhi.

Major tourist attractions on your tour to New Delhi include Lotus Temple, Dilli Haat, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, National Science Center, Nehru Planetarium, Parliament House, Purana Quila, Qutab Minar Complex, Rajghat, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Red Fort.

A cultural tour to New Delhi would take you to the interiors of the Old Delhi where you can take a look at some of the most beautiful designs of Zardozi, embroidery done with gold thread. The craftsmen work intricate designs on silk, velvet, and even tissue materials. The famed meenakari work still forms a part of the day for some of the craftsmen here. Lacquer work bangles are one of the old art forms still living in Shahjahanabad. Bright shades of yellow, red, and blue are perked up with tiny pieces of mirrors and gold-colored borders with beads to add that extra touch. If you are keen of buying all this you can visit the crafts museum in Pragati Maidan and Dilli Haat.

Kinari Bazaar at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi displays a dazzling array of gold embroidered garments. Available in the numerous small shops here are multiple applications of zardozi or intricate hand embroidery done with gold and silver threads.
The festivals in New Delhi form a great part of the ethnic culture of the city. There is an endless list of festivals in New Delhi, which includes, Id-Ul-Fitar, celebrated to mark the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion for fasting and rejoicing. Makar Sakranti is a major harvest festival of India. This festival is not only celebrated in Delhi, but in Tamilnadu, Karnataka, and AndhraPradesh also. Republic Day is also one of the main festivals in New Delhi; the celebrations include a magnificent parade of the armed Forces, folk dances, and floats from all the different states of India.

Other festivals like that of Maha Shivratri, Holi and Ram Navmi are celebrated all over New Delhi with full vigor, here you can see a glimpse of the culture of the city. There are also music and dance performances to mark these festive occasions.

Lotus Temple:
It is a lotus shaped structure made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand The temple is located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. You can visit the Lotus Temple on your tour to New Delhi. The temple is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. It is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith. The lotus shape of the temple represents the Manifestation of God, and is also a symbol of purity and tenderness. Its significance is deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of the Indians. In the epic poem Mahabharata, the Creator Brahma is described as having sprung from the lotus that grew out of Lord Vishnu’s navel when that deity lay absorbed in meditation, there is a deep and universal reverence for the lotus, which is regarded as a sacred flower associated with worship throughout many centuries.

Janpath:
On New Delhi tour you can visit the popular shopping area of Janpath at Connaught Place. Here you will find all items from jewellery to paintings and furniture. Nearby Janpath there are many government State Emporia popular which affords a glimpse of the handicrafts of each state. So does the recently- inaugurated new Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath. Janpath is a perfect place for shopping in New Delhi, where you can bargain at reasonable rates. You can buy jewellery and ritual objects from the Tibetans along with some of the rare embroidered dress-materials from Janpath.

Lodhi Gardens:
Lodhi Gardens are situated at a distance of about 3 Kms to the west of Humayun’s tomb and adjoining the India International Center are the Lodhi Gardens. You can visit these well-kept gardens on your tour to New Delhi. Here you can also visit the tombs of Sayyid and Lodi rulers. Mohammed Shah’s tomb was a prototype for the later Mughal-style tomb of Humayun, a design that would eventually develop into the Taj Mahal. Other tombs include those of his predecessor, Mubarak Shah, Ibrahim Lodi and Sikander Lodi.Tour to Pragati Maidan

Nehru Planetarium:
You can visit the Nehru Planetarium on your tour to New Delhi. The Planetarium is situated in the sprawling surroundings of the Teen Murti House, better known as the official residence of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The planetarium was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister, Smt.Indira Gandhi, on 6th February, 1984.The Planetarium is a popular place of visit specially for those who take keen interest in the astronomical studies.

Pragati Maidan:
On your tour to New Delhi you can visit the Pragati Maidan, a world-class exhibition center located in the heart of New Delhi. Pragati Maidan hosts a series of high quality International and National Trade Fairs. Crowds of people visit the place especially at the time of Trade Fair, which takes place every year in the month of November. Nearby Pragati Maidan is the Crafts Museum Shop, which is also one of the best places for shopping while on tour to New Delhi.

New Delhi offers a different variety of cuisines from all over the world. On tour to New Delhi you would find some of the best restaurants offering great meals. For those who are Fond of food made of Pure Ghee may visit crowded bazaars of Chandni Chowk.The city of New Delhi offers an experience of a perfect holiday.
To enjoy your holiday in New Delhi you can visit the Lodhi Gardens, situated at a distance of about 3 kms to the west of Humayun’s tomb. Here you can also visit the tombs of Sayyid and Lodi rulers. Visit the Mughal Gardens are located in the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, the official residence of the President of India. The gardens comprise of the Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and the Circular Garden. The small flowerbeds, the four waterways and the mown lawns produce a virtual paradise. The gardens are open to the public from February to March every year in New Delhi.

General Information
Connectivity of Delhi to and from major cities in India makes it an ideal to place to visit and relocate. Business, education, IT and ITES have flourished in Delhi at a brisk rate with the graph ever increasing. Interstate road connectivity from Delhi to neighboring states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttranchal (Uttrakhand), and Himachal Pradesh makes commuting an easy ride.
Delhi government has special cell which looks into the tourism aspect of the city. You can have all the information needed regarding tourist’s destination and major sites within Delhi. There are private tour and travel operators within the city which would provide you cheap and quality services. Online portals on Delhi also provide information on Delhi Tourism where you can also book or plan your travel in advance.

Delhi Basics
Time: GMT +5.5.
Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz. A variety of power outlets are used in India, but most plugs have two or three round pins.
Money: The currency is the Rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 paisa.    Major currencies can be changed at banks, and authorized bureaus de change. It is impossible to obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart from the National Banks.    It is advisable to keep and tender money into small denominations. Travelers cheque and major credit cards are widely accepted everywhere in the city whether it is shopping complexes, hotels, restaurants or a retail outlets.
Language: Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where you would find people from all over India. Hindi is the official and widely spoken language in Delhi, followed by Punjabi. However, English happens to be the official language for Business and official purposes. Urdu is the common language being spoken in Muslim community. There are sixteen other languages which are spoken by people from different parts of India.