[143] Manufacturing also grew considerably as consumer goods companies established manufacturing units and headquarters in the city. [171] Delhi Bus Rapid Transit System runs between Ambedkar Nagar and Delhi Gate. The climate of New Delhi is a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) bordering on a dry-winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa) with high variation between summer and winter in terms of both temperature and rainfall. New Delhi hosted the 7th NAM Summit in 1983, 4th BRICS Summit[124] in 2012, IBSA Summit in 2015,[125][126] and 5th Global Conference on CyberSpace in 2017. Delhi (English: /ˈdɛli/; Hindi: [ˈdɪlːiː] Dillī; Punjabi: [ˈdɪlːiː] Dillī; Urdu: [ˈdɛɦliː] Dêhlī),[15] officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. 53,976 ($1,200). [3], In 2001, the Parliament of India building in New Delhi was attacked by armed militants, killing six security personnel. [243] University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia are the central universities, and Indira Gandhi National Open University is for distance education. In 1998, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all public transport vehicles in Delhi must be fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) to tackle increasing vehicular pollution. Also of note is the garden adjacent to the Jangpura Metro Station near the Defence Colony Flyover, as are the roundabout and neighbourhood gardens throughout the city. the biggest and best room ever. High-profile restaurants have gained popularity in recent years, among the popular restaurants are the Karim Hotel, the Punjab Grill and Bukhara. A number of state-owned and private radio stations broadcast from Delhi.[250][251]. [120][121], The Circles of Sustainability assessment of Delhi gives a marginally more favourable impression of the ecological sustainability of the city only because it is based on a more comprehensive series of measures than only air pollution. [24][25], There are a number of myths and legends associated with the origin of the name Delhi. The three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi, Qutb Complex, Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb are among the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. In 2004–05, approximately 1,529,000 students were enrolled in primary schools, 822,000 in middle schools and 669,000 in secondary schools across Delhi. According to the UN this makes Delhi urban area the world's second-largest, after Tokyo,[8] although Demographia declares the Jakarta urban area to be the second-largest. Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir) a Hindu temple in New Delhi. According to a study, Delhi Metro has helped in removing about 390,000 vehicles from the streets of Delhi.[112]. [139][11] [187] The corresponding population density was 11,297 persons per km2 with a sex ratio of 866 women per 1000 men, and a literacy rate of 86.34%. Soon Lutyens started considering other places. [116] The Delhi Metro has also been credited for significantly reducing air pollutants in the city. In 1526, he invaded India, defeated the last Lodhi sultan in the First Battle of Panipat and founded the Mughal Empire that ruled from Delhi and Agra. A total of 489 athletes representing 11 Asian National Olympic Committees participated in 57 events from eight sports and discipline. [16] The contract was given to Sobha Singh. The property is located at a distance of 2.2 mi from the Indira Gandhi International airport. At 240 MGD, the Bhakra storage is DJB's largest water source, followed by the Yamuna and Ganges rivers. [105], New Delhi has one of India's largest bus transport systems. The India Gate built in 1931 was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The New Delhi Railway Station opened in 1926, with a single platform at Ajmeri Gate near Paharganj, and was completed in time for the city's inauguration in 1931. [84] Other events such as Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami (the Spring Festival) are held every year in Delhi. Delhi hosted the first Asian Games in 1951 from 4 to 11 March. The highest temperature recorded in July was 45 °C (113 °F) in 1931. Indeed, the Delhi Town Planning Committee, set up to plan the new imperial capital, with George Swinton as chairman, and John A. Brodie and Lutyens as members, submitted reports for both north and south sites. Bahadurgarh; Faridabad [259] Events took place at 12 competition venues. New Delhi is home to Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, National Museum of Natural History, National Rail Museum, National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, National Philatelic Museum, Nehru Planetarium, Shankar's International Dolls Museum. The line was shifted to run along the Yamuna River, and it began operating in 1924. Delhi Metro was India's first modern public transportation system, which had revolutionised travel by providing a fast, reliable, safe, and comfortable means of transport. Besides construction and operation of Delhi Metro, DMRC is also involved in the planning and implementation of metro rail, monorail, and high-speed rail projects in India and providing consultancy services to other metro projects in the country as well as abroad. [255][256] The opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main stadium of the event, in New Delhi at 7:00 pm Indian Standard Time on 3 October 2010. [254], Delhi hosted the nineteenth Commonwealth Games in 2010, which ran from 3 to 14 October and was the largest sporting event held in India. Pop (2001) 302,363. There are 18 designated parking sites at Metro stations to further encourage the use of the system. Sita Lakshmi PMP, ITIL. The gardening and planning of plantations was in charge of A.E.P. [206] The majority of the slums have inadequate provisions to the basic facilities and according to a DUSIB report, almost 22% of the people do open defecation. The New Delhi World Book Fair, held biennially at the Pragati Maidan, is the second-largest exhibition of books in the world. The city came under the direct control of the British Government in 1858. Map of New Delhi area hotels: Locate New Delhi hotels on a map based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. Other museums in Delhi include the National Museum of Natural History, National Rail Museum and National Philatelic Museum. [154] In 2010, IGIA was conferred the 4th best airport award in the world in the 15–25 million category, by Airports Council International. The city's classic dishes include butter chicken, dal makhani, shahi paneer, aloo chaat, chaat, dahi bhalla, kachori, gol gappe, samosa, chole bhature, chole kulche, gulab jamun, jalebi and lassi. [77] New Delhi with Beijing shares the top position as the most targeted emerging markets retail destination among Asia-Pacific markets. The Indian National Congress (Congress) formed all the governments in Delhi until the 1990s, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Madan Lal Khurana, came to power. The former director of the Archaeological Survey of India, Alexander Cunningham, mentioned that dilli later became dihli/dehli. In addition, there are the gardens in the Presidential Estate, the gardens along the Rajpath and India Gate, the gardens along Shanti Path, the Rose Garden, Nehru Park and the Railway Garden in Chanakya Puri. Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on 31 January 1948 after his assassination and his ashes were buried and make it a final resting place beside the sanctity of the Yamuna River. In 1757, the Afghan ruler, Ahmad Shah Durrani, sacked Delhi. Show Prices. [133] However, that government was short-lived, collapsing only after 49 days. [74], The National Capital Territory of Delhi covers an area of 1,484 km2 (573 sq mi), of which 783 km2 (302 sq mi) is designated rural, and 700 km2 (270 sq mi) urban therefore making it the largest city in terms of area in the country. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 declared the Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as National Capital Territory of Delhi. [227], As India's national capital and centuries old Mughal capital, Delhi influenced the food habits of its residents and is where Mughlai cuisine originated. [25], After the capital of India moved to Delhi, a temporary secretariat building was constructed in a few months in 1912 in North Delhi. New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of British colonial architecture, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Secretariat, Rajpath, the Parliament of India and Vijay Chowk. 830.85 billion (for the year 2004–05)[79] and a per capita income of Rs. Cellular coverage is available in GSM, CDMA, 3G and 4G. [157] The airport functioned until 2001; however, in January 2002 the government closed the airport for flying activities because of security concerns following the New York attacks in September 2001. [114] Since the mid-1990s, Delhi has undertaken some measures to curb air pollution—Delhi has the third-highest quantity of trees among Indian cities[115] and the Delhi Transport Corporation operates the world's largest fleet of environmentally friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. In March 2010, DMRC partnered with Google India (through Google Transit) to provide train schedule and route information to mobile devices with Google Maps. [172] Taxis, auto rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws also ply on Delhi roads in large numbers. Delhi's rapid rate of economic development and population growth has resulted in an increasing demand for transport, creating excessive pressure on the city's transport infrastructure. [8], Old Delhi had served as the political and financial centre of several empires of ancient India and the Delhi Sultanate, most notably of the Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857. [257] The ceremony featured over 8,000 performers and lasted for two and a half hours. The Rajpath, or King's Way, stretches from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate. New stock arrives every Tuesday, so it's best to go then. The first of these were in the southern part of present-day Delhi. Dwarka; Janak puri; Punjabi Bagh; Rohini; Central Delhi. [244] Personal vehicles especially cars also form a major chunk of vehicles plying on New Delhi roads. [213], Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. [118] Many elements of New Delhi architecture borrow from indigenous sources; however, they fit into a British Classical/Palladian tradition. However, the organisation is under administrative control of Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. It has an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of ₹1,595 billion (US$22 billion) in nominal terms and ~₹6,800 billion (US$95 billion) in PPP terms. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort. [181] Delhi Metro completed 10 years of operation on 25 December 2012. Under the second Khalji ruler, Ala-ud-din Khalji, the Delhi sultanate extended its control south of the Narmada River in the Deccan. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area was declared the cleanest in North India, based on solid waste management, access to sanitation and other parameters of cleanliness, under the zone-wise Swachh Survekshan 2017. [141], In 2001 the total workforce in national and state governments and the quasi-government sector was 620,000, and the private sector employed 219,000. [261] There are several cricket grounds, or maidans, located across the city. The Delhi Metro project was spearheaded by Padma Vibhushan E. Sreedharan, the managing director of DMRC and popularly known as the "Metro Man" of India. Delhi was captured and sacked by Timur in 1398,[47] who massacred 100,000 captives. GSDP in Delhi at the prices for 2012–13 is estimated at Rs 3.88 trillion (short scale) against Rs 3.11 trillion (short scale) in 2011–12.[76]. Answer 1 of 71: Hi, What area of Delhi should we stay in? [26][43] Razia Sultan, daughter of Iltutmish, succeeded him as the Sultan of Delhi. [182], Delhi Metro is being built and operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), a state-owned company with equal equity participation from Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. [9] The Government of British India felt that it would be logistically easier to administer India from Delhi, which is in the centre of northern India. The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by Emperor George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. Furthermore, no sermons can be delivered, and there can be no ritualistic ceremonies practised.[214]. It was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama. The warm season lasts from 21 March to 15 June with an average daily high temperature above 39 °C (102 °F). East of the river is the urban area of Shahdara. The city is home to numerous international organisations. Among the measures, the court ordered to stop registrations of diesel cars and sport utility vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000 cc and over until 31 March 2016. [192] The 2021 regional plan released by the Government of India renamed the Extended Urban Area from Delhi Metropolitan Area (DMA) as defined by the 2001 plan[193] to Central National Capital Region (CNCR). [48] Delhi's decline continued under the Sayyid dynasty (1414–1451), until the sultanate was reduced to Delhi and its hinterland. The earliest architectural relics date back to the Maurya period (c. 300 BCE); in 1966, an inscription of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (273–235 BCE) was discovered near Srinivaspuri. For many centuries Delhi has been a dominant trading and commercial centre in northern India, and after 1990s it has emerged as an important node in the international corporate and financial network.[23]. The Yamuna river was the historical boundary between Punjab and UP, and its flood plains provide fertile alluvial soil suitable for agriculture but are prone to recurrent floods. Buses are the most popular means of road transport catering to about 60% of Delhi's total demand. The Beating retreat takes place here two days later. [111] The director of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleged that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is lobbying "against the report" because it is "inconvenient" to the automobile industry. The Secretariat, which houses ministries of the government of India, flanks out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. [181] Delhi Metro completed 10 years of operation on 25 December 2012. Delhi has hosted many major international sporting events, including the inaugural 1951 Asian Games, 1982 Asian Games, 1989 Asian Athletic Championships, 2010 Hockey World Cup, 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2011 Cricket World Cup. According to the Indian constitution, if a law passed by Delhi's legislative assembly is repugnant to any law passed by the Parliament of India, then the law enacted by the parliament will prevail over the law enacted by the assembly.[74]. [136], Since 2011 Delhi has had three municipal corporations:[137], In 2017 the BJP emerged the victors in elections to all three corporations. The five main railway stations are New Delhi railway station, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Railway Station, Anand Vihar Railway Terminal and Sarai Rohilla. Cancel free on most hotels. New Delhi is home to several historic sites and museums. [144], Delhi's municipal water supply is managed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). [183], The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Noida in the National Capital Region of India. [28] A system was introduced under which the elected government was given wide powers, excluding law and order which remained with the Central Government. Full Address of property is 2 Taj Palace, New Delhi Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021, India View On Map This Hotel have 4.5 Out of 5 Rating where 4.6 /5 for Safety and Hygiene & 4.7 /5 for Location & 4.7 /5 for Cleanliness . The coldest day of the year is 4 January, with an average low of 2 °C (36 °F) and high of 14 °C (57 °F). The Yamuna, a sacred river in Hinduism, is the only major river flowing through Delhi. It has a combination of elevated, at-grade, and underground lines, and uses both broad gauge and standard gauge rolling stock. Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated to the south-west of Delhi, is the main gateway for the city's domestic and international civilian air traffic. During the partition of India, thousands of Hindu and Sikh refugees, mainly from West Punjab fled to Delhi, while many Muslim residents of the city migrated to Pakistan. [117], However, according to several authors, most of these gains have been lost, especially due to stubble burning, a rise in the market share of diesel cars and a considerable decline in bus ridership. Part of the reason that the city remains assessed at basic sustainability is because of the low resource-use and carbon emissions of its poorer neighbourhoods. verified listings, affordable, ready to move, resale, new properties [67], As of 2011, New Delhi city (the area under NDMC) has a population of 257,803 while New Delhi district has a population of 142,004. The anti-colonial sentiments amongst the public led to a complete boycott of British goods, which forced the colonial government to reunite Bengal and immediately shift the capital to New Delhi. The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tables, and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets. Print journalism remains a popular news medium in Delhi. The temperature varies from 46 °C (115 °F) in summers to around 0 °C (32 °F) in winters. Best New Delhi Hotels on Tripadvisor: Find 94,800 traveller reviews, 40,134 candid photos, and prices for hotels in New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. [55][56][57] Nader eventually agreed to leave the city and India after forcing the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah I to beg him for mercy and granting him the keys of the city and the royal treasury. Some roads and expressways serve as important pillars of New Delhi's road infrastructure: National Highways passing through New Delhi. [235] Delhi has several famous places of worship of various religions. Delhi Metro was India's second modern public transportation system. In 1966, Delhi was converted into a union territory and eventually the Chief Commissioner was replaced by a Lieutenant Governor. [79] The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 13 to 32 °C (55 to 90 °F). It has nearly become a tradition that almost every prime minister of India has visited the street to eat paratha at least once. [233] There are numerous tourist attractions in Delhi, both historic and modern. 4.11% of the Delhites speak other languages. [62], During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Delhi fell to the forces of East India Company after a bloody fight known as the Siege of Delhi. [16][17] Four types of rolling stock are used: Mitsubishi–ROTEM Broad gauge, Bombardier MOVIA, Mitsubishi–ROTEM Standard gauge, and CAF Beasain Standard gauge. It has a combination of elevated, at-grade, and underground lines, and uses both broad gauge and standard gauge rolling stock. Subsequently, housing for them has developed around Gole Market area in the 1920s. [94], Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated to the southwest of Delhi, is the main gateway for the city's domestic and international civilian air traffic. The Games was the successor of the Far Eastern Games and the revival of the Western Asiatic Games. [103] The airport was rated as the Best airport in the world in the 25–40 million passengers category in 2015, by Airports Council International. [69], Delhi is located in Northern India, at 28°37′N 77°14′E / 28.61°N 77.23°E / 28.61; 77.23. New Delhi is jointly administered by the federal government of India and the local government of Delhi, and serves as the capital of the nation as well as the NCT of Delhi. The Marathas again occupied Delhi in 1758, and were in control until their defeat in 1761 at the Third Battle of Panipat when the city was captured again by Ahmad Shah Durrani. [253], Delhi hosted the ninth Asian Games for the second time in 1982 from 19 November to 4 December. [29], With a total area of 42.7 km2 (16.5 sq mi),[1] New Delhi forms a small part of the Delhi metropolitan area. The name 'New Delhi' was given to the capital city in 1927, and on 13 February 1931, Delhi was officially inaugurated as the capital of India. [237] Major shopping malls include Select Citywalk, Pacific Mall, DLF Promenade, DLF Emporio, Metro Walk and Ansal Plaza. [8] [87], In the year 2019, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Government of India introduced the Central Vista redevelopment project proposing the redevelopment of over 440 Hectares,[119] costing ₹20,000 crore (US$2.8 billion)[120], The city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games and annually hosts Delhi Half Marathon foot-race. Examples include: The area around Delhi was probably inhabited before the second millennium BCE and there is evidence of continuous inhabitation since at least the 6th century BCE. The lowest index recorded was in the Anand Vihar district with an index of 319. Since then, the club only carries out aircraft maintenance courses and is used for helicopter rides to Indira Gandhi International Airport for VIP including the president and the prime minister. [67] India suspected Pakistan-based militant groups were behind the attack, which caused a major diplomatic crisis between the two countries. There are 70 assembly constituencies and seven Lok Sabha (Indian parliament's lower house) constituencies in Delhi. New Delhi is connected by road to the rest of India through National highways: New Delhi is a major junction in the Indian railway network and is the headquarters of the Northern Railway. Under the Afghan Lodi dynasty (1451–1526), the Delhi sultanate recovered control of the Punjab and the Gangetic plain to once again achieve domination over Northern India. The people of Delhi are referred to as Delhiites or Dilliwalas. Safdarjung's Tomb is an example of the Mughal gardens style. He returned to Afghanistan leaving a Mughal ruler named Alamgir II in nominal control. He began construction of the Qutb Minar and Quwwat-al-Islam (Might of Islam) mosque, the earliest extant mosque in India. [186], According to the 2011 census of India, the population of NCT of Delhi is 16,753,235. The Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Baháʼí Faith's Lotus Temple and the ISKCON temple are examples of modern architecture. As of 2008[update], about 16% of all Delhi residents possessed at least a college graduate degree. Gole Market (0.0 Km), Paharganj (2.01 Km), Connaught Place (2.62 Km), Karol Bagh (3.5 Km), Rajinder Nagar (3.95 Km) are the nearby areas to DIZ Area. [28] According to Panjab Notes and Queries, the name of the city at the time of King Prithviraj was dilpat, and that dilpat and dilli are probably derived from the old Hindi word dil meaning "eminence". However, by moving away from Delhi he lost control of the north and was forced to return to Delhi to restore order. "Edwin Lutyens, New Delhi, and the Architecture of Imperialism,", This page was last edited on 30 December 2020, at 19:41. [9] The land for building the new city of Delhi was acquired under the Land Acquisition Act 1894. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. [13][14] The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by King George V and Queen Mary at the site of Delhi Durbar of 1911 at Kingsway Camp on 15 December 1911,[15] during their imperial visit. [202], According to the 50th report of the commissioner for linguistic minorities in India, which was submitted in 2014, Hindi is Delhi's most spoken language, with 80.94% speakers, followed by Punjabi (7.14%), Urdu (6.31%) and Bengali (1.50%). Remains of several major cities can be found in Delhi. As of 2015[update], the government structure of the New Delhi Municipal Council includes a chairperson, three members of New Delhi's Legislative Assembly, two members nominated by the Chief Minister of the NCT of Delhi and five members nominated by the central government. [26][27][28] Another legend holds that the name of the city is based on the Hindi/Prakrit word dhili (loose) and that it was used by the Tomaras to refer to the city because the iron pillar of Delhi had a weak foundation and had to be moved. [76] In early March, the wind direction changes from north-westerly to south-westerly. The city is bordered on its northern, western, and southern sides by the state of Haryana and to the east by that of Uttar Pradesh (UP). On India's Independence Day (15 August) the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from the Red Fort. It scored 3.6 out of 10 compared to the national average of 3.3. The national capital of India, New Delhi is jointly administered by both the Central Government of India and the local Government of Delhi, it is also the capital of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Opening Hours: Daily except Mondays. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. Babur was a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, from the Fergana Valley in modern-day Uzbekistan. [79], The gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Delhi at prices for the year 2011–12 has been estimated at Rs 3.13 trillion (short scale), which is an increase of 18.7 percent over the previous fiscal. [26] According to the Mahabharata, this land was initially a huge mass of forests called 'Khandavaprastha' which was burnt down to build the city of Indraprastha. [80][81] The average annual rainfall is approximately 886 mm (34.9 in), most of which falls during the monsoon in July and August. [68] There were further terrorist attacks in Delhi in 2005 and 2008, resulting in a total of 103 deaths. [123] New Delhi is home to most UN regional offices in India namely the UNDP, UNODC, UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP, UNV, UNCTAD, FAO, UNFPA, WHO, World Bank, ILO, IMF, UNIFEM, IFC and UNAIDS. Large parts of New Delhi were planned by Edwin Lutyens, who first visited Delhi in 1912, and Herbert Baker, both leading 20th-century British architects. [110], The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida in the National Capital Region of India. [26] The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Delhi is 29 June. [61], During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, The water quality of the Yamuna and Ganges river basins have improved as industries are closed due to the lockdown. [97][98][99] Air quality index of Delhi is generally moderate (101–200) level between January to September, and then it drastically deteriorates to Very Poor (301–400), Severe (401–500) or Hazardous (500+) levels in three months between October to December, due to various factors including stubble burning, fire crackers burning during Diwali and cold weather. [134] Delhi was then under President's rule until February 2015. [3] Hindi is the most widely spoken language in New Delhi and the lingua franca of the city. [178] As of August 2018[update], the metro consists of eight operational lines with a total length of 296 km (184 mi) and 214 stations, and several other lines are under construction. In the years following the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388), the Delhi Sultanate rapidly began to lose its hold over its northern provinces. [240], Schools and higher educational institutions in Delhi are administered either by the Directorate of Education, the NCT government or private organisations. The network consists of eleven lines with a total length of 311 kilometres (193 miles) with 214 stations, which are a mix of underground, at-grade and elevated stations. As of December 2016, the metro consists of six operational lines with a total length of 213 km (132 mi) and 160 stations. ), Life Science Experience IBM September 2012 - Present Society of … New Delhi lies on several fault lines and thus experiences frequent earthquakes, most of them of mild intensity. [170] Kashmiri Gate ISBT, Anand Vihar ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT are the main bus terminals for outstation buses plying to neighbouring states. [220][221] Over the centuries, Delhi has become known for its composite culture, and a festival that symbolises this is the Phool Walon Ki Sair, which takes place in September. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Former Regional and Professional Sports Teams from Delhi, Megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital, "National Capital Territory" redirects here. However, it was rejected by the Viceroy when the cost of acquiring the necessary properties was found to be too high. 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