Delhi is a very cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system, and now expanding economy. There are more than 160 embassies and an ever-growing expatriate population.

Delhi derives its historic importance from its position in Northern India between the Aravalli Hills to the southwest and the Yamuna river on whose western banks it stands. This enabled it to dominate the old trade routes from northwest India to the plains of the Ganges. As a result, it has always been an important cultural and intellectual centre.

With a steadily-increasing quality of life, a booming economy and consumer market, and being the nation’s capital, Delhi’s cultural and intellectual life too are burgeoning. Delhi also has hosts many of India’s major educational institutions, and many quality schools. It is home to a number of think tanks, museums, art galleries, parks and theatres.

Delhi is at its best in winter between November and February. The days are usually sunny-perfect weather to enjoy the many parks, gardens and historic monuments.

New Delhi is the capital of India and also the third largest city. The city actually consists of two parts. Delhi or ‘Old’ Delhi was the capital of Moslem India between the 12th and 19th centuries. In Old Delhi you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India’s Moslem history. The other Delhi is New Delhi, the imperial city created as a capital of India by the British. It is a spacious open city and contains many embassies and government buildings.

New Delhi has a third important factor apart from its historic interest and role as the government centre - it is also a major travel gateway. New Delhi is one of India’s busiest entrance points for overseas airlines, is on the overland route across Asia and is also the hub of the north Indian travel network.