Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India, blends an historic past and a vibrant present. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country, being on the route of most major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and road to all parts of the country. The remains of seven distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and Qutub Minar - can be seen. Here, museums, art galleries and cultural centers attract the finest exhibitions. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.

Karol Bagh (Monday closed) : One of the famous retail market of Delhi, Karol Bagh is known for household products and also for the items for whole family. It has approximately 1500-2000 shops in one long row. Look out for Ajmal Khan Road market in Karol Bagh as they contain lots of food-joints, jwellery and readymade garments.

Chandni Chowk (Sunday closed) : one of the oldest market, Chandni Chowk offers unforgettable shopping experience as one can find every conceivable item from wedding turbans and brass ware to bicycles and electronics. Besides eating joints some of the important streets are dariba kalan the gleaing kinari bazar with its tinsel glitter offering rich silk sarees of the bridel trousseau. The legendary Ballimaran with its hakims and one time colourful inhabitance the appetizing parathe wali gali, khariboli the aromatic spice market. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort.

South Extension (Monday closed) : South Extension is probably the most popular commercial shopping destination in Delhi. It is expansive and always teeming with business, generating the highest per square feet turnover in the entire city. Home to the entire major brands found in India, as well as the most number of departmental stores in one place.

Dilli Haat : A Food and Crafts Bazaar, opposite INA Market, Dilli Haat is a one-stop shopping place for tourists, which not only offers various arts and handicrafts of India, but also a taste of the ethnic cuisine. Visitors can also witness the different performing arts of the country.

Other major markets are Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas Village and more!

Qutub Minar : is not only one of the finest monuments in India, but also in the world. Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.

Jantar Mantar : The Jantar Mantar is an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen astronomer and a noble in the Mughal court, was dissatisfied by the errors of brass and metal astronomical instruments. Under patronage from the emperor, he set on himself the task of correcting the existing astronomical tables and updating the almanac with more reliable instruments. Delhi's Jantar Mantar is the first of the five observatories that he built with large masonry instruments. The observatory has the Samrat Yantra, a simple equal hour sun dial, the Ram yantra for reading altitudinal angles; Jai Prakash for ascertaining the position of the sun and other celestial bodies, and the Misra Yantra which is a combination of four scientific gadgets.

Humayun's Tomb : The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's Tomb was built by the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Constructed with red sandstone and ornamented marks the beginning of a new tradition of ornate style, which culminated in the Taj Mahal of Agra. Designed by the Persian architect, Mirza Ghyas, Humayun's Tomb shows a marked shift from the Persian tradition of using coloured tiles for ornamentation.

India Gate : Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. Located on Rajpath, the road that leads to the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet. Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.

Rashtrapati Bhavan & Mughal Gardens : Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of 130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms. At one time, 2,000 people were required to look after the building and serve the Viceroy's household. The lodge also has impressive garden called the Mughal Garden, which is open to public twice in a year, usually in February and March.

Old Fort or Purana Quila, Kabuli or Khuni Darwaza, Feroz Shah Kotla, Tughlaqabad, Humayun's Tomb, Lodi's Tomb Safdarjung's Tomb, Jama Masjid are some of other remarkable Moghul Monuments in Delhi. Other monuments of modern Delhi are Dilli Haat, Akshardham Temple Complex, The Supreme Court, Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, Vijay Ghat, Vigyan Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave.

The International Trade Fair : The International Trade Fair starts on the 14th day of November every year. This trade fair is held at the Pragati Maidan. This fair is a major event for the Business community. Corporate houses from all over the world come in this fair and business deals are finalised in a big way. This fair is also a major tourist attraction and lakhs of people visit the fair, which ends after thirteen days.

Pragati Maidan : Pragati Maidan is also host to many other fairs, which includes the Auto Expo and the leather Fair. Through out the year Pragati Maidan is the venue for fairs and expositions. The Shakuntalam theatre is located in Pragati Maidan and regular film shows are held here.

Handicrafts Fair : The months of September, October and November are busy with various types of fairs. The Handicrafts Fair at Delhi Haat is a major attraction for the lovers of handicrafts. The business fair held by the Delhi Government is also a major attraction for the Business community. The Diwali fairs around the Diwali festival is held in almost every community.

The Surajkund Handicraft Mela : Surajkund is a small ancient kund (pond) in Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi. This picturesque place is the venue for the annual Handicrafts fair. This handicraft fair gives the artisans an opportunity to show their skills on the spot and customers get to see the working style of the artisans. The fair is held on a particular state theme. There are fashion shows and puppet shows, which represent the amalgamation of the traditional art with the modern trends.