Delhi
IndiaIN
Megacity and union territory of India
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,787,941
- Coordinates
- 28.652, 77.231
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 221 m
Overview of Delhi
Located in India, Delhi is best described as a major metropolis. With 16,787,941 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for adventure, nature and water sports.
Things to do in Delhi
Adventure in Delhi
(2)Delhi records Parachute and Skydiving under adventure. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Delhi. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Delhi
(2)Under nature, Delhi is tagged with Lakes and National Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Delhi.
Water Sports in Delhi
(2)Delhi's water sports entries include Canoeing and Surf. Everything listed here comes from what Delhi is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Delhi
(1)Nightlife lovers get Casinos. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Delhi. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Delhi
Coast and water plans belong in June to September. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
Getting there & around
Delhi sits on major routes, so arrival options are broad and moving around is easy. Delhi runs on Asia/Kolkata time.
Similar destinations
Places near Delhi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Delhi known for?
- In India, Delhi stands out for adventure, nature and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 16,787,941-strong destination.
- What can you do in Delhi?
- Options in Delhi run to Parachute, Skydiving, Lakes, National Parks and Canoeing — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Delhi?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
- Where is Delhi located?
- You will find Delhi in India. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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