Average Temperatures:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
14 |
16.5 |
22.5 |
28 |
33.5 |
33.5 |
31.5 |
30 |
29 |
26 |
20 |
15.5 |
The capital city of modern India has behind it centuries of history which has enriched its culture. No where has tradition blended with modernity on a scale as evident in New Delhi: age old monuments stand side by side with ultra-modern hi-rise buildings.
Broad tree-lined avenues and vistas suddenly give in to narrow alleys taking you to an age of Kings, Princes, velour and bravery. Small shops huddled together, groan under the burden of age; small "dhabas" (roadside restaurants) selling freshly prepared delicacies; a wonderful collection of curios, handicrafts, jewels and jewellery. All within a few metres of fast-food restaurants and shopping plazas with air-conditioned designer boutiques. After all these years, New Delhi still retains its imperialistic hues and colours. Stately lawns and fountains, the colonial edifice of Rashtrapati Bhavan - the residence of the President of India, the sweeping drive from the Bhavan to the India Gate a monument dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in the Southwestern region of the city.