FACTS OF NEW DELHI
Delhi is the capital of India, its third largest city, and
the industrial hub of northern India. In addition to being the epicenter of
power, Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country. Built
on the banks of the Yamuna river, the city is a beautiful blend of a historical
past and a vibrant present. The National Capital Territory of Delhi was divided
into nine districts in 1997. They are Central, North, South, East, West,
North-East, South-East, North-West, and South-West District.
Central Delhi/New Delhi
The capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1912. At that
time, the area from Willingdon Crescent, Connaught Place, and Lodhi Gardens
were covered by villages. The...
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NEW DELHI:
Green Facts:
1. Delhi is one of the 'greenest' cities in the world with a
green cover of almost 20%.
2. The entire public transport of the city runs on
environment friendly Compressed Natural Gas.
Interesting Facts:
3. Qutub Minar in Delhi is the world's tallest brick
minaret.
4. The walled city of Delhi originally had fourteen gates.
Five are still standing. Here's the provenance behind their names.
Ajmeri Gate: Facing Ajmer in Rajasthan; Lahori Gate: Facing Lahore in Pakistan.
Kashmiri Gate: Pointing North to Kashmir. Delhi Gate: Road to earlier cities of
Delhi Turkman Gate: Named after pious saint Hazrat Shah Turkam.
5. In between the rubble of the fifth city of delhi – Freoze
shah Kotlastands the 3 century B.C. Ashokan Pillar. Emperor Feroz Shah Tughlaq
brought this 27 tonne pillar to Delhi from Topar in Ambala, where the great
Emperor Ashoka erected it.
Weird Fact:
6. Delhi has an International Toilet museum.
Spicy Fact:
7. Khari Baoli is the Asia's largest wholesale spice market.
A must visit for the once-in-a-lifetime overdose of a spice cocktail high.
Random Facts:
8. Traffic in Delhi is like traffic in London. Drivers
sit on the right side of the car.
9. Three-wheeled contraptions called Autos are a great way
to see the city over short distances. And test your faith in God.
10. Delhi has not always been the capital of India. Under
the British, Kolkotta had the honor for a long time till Delhi was reinstated
in 1912.
11. Delhi has a rail museum with steam-age behemoths.
Fun fact:
12. Every Delhite is ever ready to help you out with
directions. They will direct you even when they do not know what you are
talking about. So check, crosscheck. And check again.
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