New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India and a major travel hub of the northern India. With a truly fascinating history, the city is ideally houses spacious tree-lined avenues, imposing government buildings, striking architectural monuments, colorful and glamorous markets etc. The interesting places to visit in Delhi are: Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila, Lotus Temple, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Birla Mandir etc.

Delhi - The Conference Venue

Delhi (28° 38' N, 77° 10' E) is the third largest city in India. Its multi - layered existence is tantalizing, and can entice the curious traveller into a fascinating journey of discovery. Delhi is one of the most historic capitals in the world and two of its monuments- the Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb - have been declared World Heritage Sites. It is also one of the greenest capitals. For the visitor, it serves as a perfect introduction to the cultural wealth, the complexities and dynamism of India.

Delhi, besides being the seat of the Central Government, has an economy supported by agriculture, tourism, commerce and a growing industry. With the development of infrastructure facilities, Delhi plays host to a number of national and international events including sports - related events, conferences and seminars.

Some quick facts about Delhi:
Population: 10.1 million
Area: 1,483 sq km
Area code: 011 (drop the 0 when calling from outside India)
Languages spoken: mainly Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu

Climate
Winter: October to March - 20°C (average).
Summer: April to September - 38°C (average).