Sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, New Delhi is India's capital and a hub of political and cultural activity.Delhi has served as the capital of India since December 1911. Home to a wide variety of museums, galleries and gardens, the National Capital Region (NCR) is truly a representation of the new and the old combining right on its streets. In Old Delhi, centred at the Red Fort, you will experience shades of the region's Mughal Empire past as you wind through the narrow streets around the mosques and forts. In New Delhi, you will enjoy the British-built tree-lined boulevards as you visit top institutions and world-renown landmarks. From the Lotus Temple to Humayun's Tomb to India's Gate, there is no shortage of marvels to experience while in Delhi. 

Time: GMT + 5:30

Currency: Rupee (INR)

Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Population: 1,38,50,507

Literacy Rate: 81.67%

STD Code: 011

Religion: Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian

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