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 New Delhi was established as the imperial capital
after the British moved here from Calcutta in 1911. The city beautifully blends
modernity with tradition with its towering skyscrapers and tree-lined avenues
as they meet the Mughal architectural excellence of Purani Dilli (old Delhi).
The foundation of Delhi was constructed by Shah Jahan, during the rule of the
Mughal empire. Much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out
a grand central administrative area during the British rule in the 1800s.
Today, Delhi has become a culturally colorful city combining contrasts with its
cosmopolitan character.
Fulbright House
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi - 110001
Tel: 42090909, Fax: 23329718,
e-mail: info@usief.org.in
USEFI's office is centrally located near Connaught Place, the center of
metropolitan Delhi.
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Eight miles (13 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport at Palam.
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One and a half mile (2.5 km) from New Delhi Railway Station.
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Less then half a mile (500 meters) from Cannaught Place.
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Walking distance (200 meters) from the nearest metro station* at Barakhamba
Road.
Population
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14 million
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Languages
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Hindi, English and
Punjabi
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Climate
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Summer
is hot and humid (104°F /35-45 º C) during April to June
Winter is generally cool around (45-65°F /7-20ºC) during December to February
Monsoon (rainy) season is from July to September.
Pleasant during October to December and February to April.
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International
Dialing Code
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+91
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Places
of Historical Significance
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Cannaught Place is a major commercial and shopping center located at the heart
of the city.
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Shah Jahan's seventeenth-century capital of Shahjahanabad lies 3km away from
Connaught Place. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Asia's largest mosque) and Chandni
Chowk (oldest market of Delhi) are located here, easily accessible by the Delhi
Metro.
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India Gate, India's only war memorial located near Cannaught Place.
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Jantar Mantar is also located near Cannaught Place. It has been an astronomical
observatory since the 18th century.
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Places of Religious and
Cultural Significance
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The Bahai Lotus Temple and the Akshardham Temple are few of the recently built
temples.
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India Habitat Center and the Sri Fort Auditorium regular
hold theatrical plays and art exhibitions.
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Dilli Haat and Janpath to buy traditional Indian arts and handicrafts.
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