Delhi is a city that bridges old and new, with Old Delhi once being the capital under Islamic rule and New Delhi created by the British as the capital. The document provides facts about Delhi such as its population, average temperatures, and rainfall. It lists popular tourist destinations like Akshardham Temple, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort. Information is also given on how to travel to Delhi by road, train, or air.

1. Delhi
• Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi,
once the capital of Islamic India. New Delhi created by the
British Raj.
• The Pandavas of the Mahabharata had their capital at
Indraprastha, which is believed to have been
geographically located in today's Delhi.

2. Delhi Facts
Area: 1,483 sq km
Latitudinal parallel: 28.3oN
Longitudinal meridian: 77.13oE
Altitude: 293 m above sea level
Population: 1.68 Crores as per census 2011
Average Temperature: 45oC (Max) -
usually in May - Jun, 5oC (Min) - usually in
Dec – Jan.
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 011
Rainfall: 714 mm
Monsoon: July to mid-Septembe

3. Tourist places in Delhi
• Akshardham Temple
• India Gate
• Jama Masjid
• Jantar Mantar
• Qutab Minar
• Red Fort

4. Akshardham Temple

5. India Gate

6. Jama Masjid

7. Jantar Mantar

8. Qutab Minar

9. Red Fort

10. How to reach Delhi
By road ,By Train , By Air.