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March, 2012
Delhi
by Metro
Jasola Apollo
As the front-runner of new-age mass rapid transit in India, Delhi Metro has transformed the landscape of India's capital, New Delhi, and its neighbouring satellite cities of NOIDA, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad. Connecting the heart of the city with every corner, Delhi Metro is your ideal ride to discover this metropolis. From historic landmarks to affordable shopping, from the right place to stay to exotic places to eat, this book is a guide to this historic city that has something to offer at every turn.
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Delhi Metro at your service How to use the Delhi Metro Instructions for commuters Metro Museum Tourist Trail Shopping Hubs Cuisine Trail Cultural centres Where to stay Railway Stations, Radio Taxi Services Foreign exchange points General information on Delhi 46 7 89 10 11 12 49 50 53 54 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 64
(Orange Line) New Delhi - Dwarka Sector 21 (Green Line) (Violet Line) Mundka - Inderlok / Kirti Nagar Central Secretariat - Badarpur
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Noida City Centre to Dwarka Sector 21 via Rajiv Chowk & Yamuna Bank
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Stations : Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil,Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate, Tis Hazari, Pulbangash, Pratap Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Inderlok, Kanhaiya Nagar, Keshav Puram, Netaji Subhash Place, Kohat Enclave, Pitampura, Rohini East, Rohini West, Rithala.
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HUDA City Centre (Gurgaon) to Jahangirpuri via Rajiv Chowk & Kashmere Gate
Stations : Noida City Centre, Golf Course, Botanical Garden, Noida Sector-18, Noida Sector-16, Noida Sector-15, New Ashok Nagar, Mayur Vihar Extn., Mayur Vihar-I, Akshardham, Laxmi Nagar, Yamuna Bank, Indraprastha, Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, R K Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Karol Bagh, Patel Nagar, Shadipur, Kirti Nagar, Moti Nagar, Ramesh Nagar, Rajauri Garden, Tagore Garden, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri East, Janakpuri West, Uttam Nagar East, Uttam Nagar West, Nawada, Dwarka Mor, Dwarka, Dwarka Sector-14, Dwarka Sector-13, Dwarka Sector-12, Dwarka Sector-11, Dwarka Sector-10, Dwarka Sector- 9, Dwarka Sector-8, Dwarka Sector-21.
Stations : HUDA City Centre, IFFCO Chowk, MG Road, Sikandarpur, Guru Dronacharya, Arjangarh, Ghitorni, Sultanpur, Chhatarpur, Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Race Course, Udyog Bhawan, Cental Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Civil Lines, Vidhan Sabha, Vishwavidyalaya, G.T.B. Nagar, Model Town, Azadpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri.
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Stations : Yamuna Bank, Laxmi Nagar, Nirman Vihar, Preet Vihar, Karkarduma, Anand Vihar ISBT, Kaushambi, Vaishali.
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Stations : Central Secretariat, Khan Market, JLN Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Kailash Colony, Nehru Place, Kalkaji, Govindpuri, Okhla, Jasola - Apollo, Sarita Vihar, Mohan Estate, Tughlakabad, Badarpur.
Smart Card for Tourists Two types of tourist cards, valid for unlimited travel for one day and three days respectively, are also available Value of 1-Day Card : ` 100 Value of 3-Day Card : ` 250 Security Deposit : ` 50 (Refundable on return of card)
Limit your baggage upto 15 Kgs., not exceeding 60 cms. (length)x45 cms. (breadth)x25 cms. (height) in size.
Some of the prominent Metro Stations where this facility is available : Vishwavidyalaya, Pragati Maidan, Patel Chowk & Indraprastha.
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Eatables are not allowed in paid areas of Metro stations & inside trains
Purchase token as per your scheduled destination and if your journey exceeds the token amount you will be charged the difference of fare for excess travel.
Metro Museum
Location : Patel Chowk Metro Station
Timing : 6 AM 11 PM (all days) Curator services
10 AM 4 PM (all days except Monday & Holidays) Ph.: 91-11- 23417910-12. Extn.- 33670 Fax : 91-11-23345851 Email : delhimetromuseum@gmail.com
Souvenir shop
9.15 AM 4.45 PM (all days except Monday & Holidays) Ph : 91-11- 23417910-12. Extn : 33662
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Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat is a combination of craft bazaar and food plaza located in the heart of Delhi. While one branch is located at Sri Aurobindo Marg (opp. INA market), another is at Netaji Subhash Place, adjacent to the Netaji Subhash Place Metro Station. Dilli Haat has craft and food stalls representing each state of India, giving a complete variety of tastes and arts available across the country. Metro Station: INA (Line 2), Netaji Subhash Place (Line 1) Distance from Metro Station : 200 mtrs.
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Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is the Mughal Emperor Humayun's final resting place, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. The complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 and since then has undergone extensive restoration work. Metro Station: Khan Market & Jangpura (Line 6) Distance from Metro Station : 1000 mtrs.
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India Gate
India Gate is India's most venerated war memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as a tribute to the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the British Empire in India during World War-I and the Afghan Wars. Originally known as All India War Memorial, it is situated in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi. Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Line 2, 6). Distance from Metro Station : 900 mtrs.
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Jama Masjid
The historic Friday Mosque, a grandiose Muslim place of worship was commissioned by the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shahjahan, in 1656 AD. Truly an architechtural marvel, the courtyard of the mosque can be reached from the east, north and south by three flights of steps, all built of red sandstone. Metro Station: Chandni Chowk (Line 2) Distance from Metro Station : 500 mtrs.
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Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar, literally the 'Instrument and Formula', consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh-II of Jaipur, in 1724. The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tables and to predict the time and movement of the sun, moon and planets. Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Line 2, 3) Distance from Metro Station : 300 mtrs.
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Lotus Temple
The Baha'i House of worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flower like shape was completed in 1986. It has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspapers and magazine articles. Metro Station: Nehru Place & Kalkaji Mandir (Line 6) Distance from Metro Station : 300 mtrs.
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National Museum
Situated in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi, the National Museum is the largest museum in India. It holds a variety of articles ranging from pre-historic era to modern works of art. The museum houses over 200,000 works of art, of both Indian and foreign origin, covering more than 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage. Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Line 2, 6) Distance from Metro Station : 800 mtrs.
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Parliament House
Parliament House, earlier called the Circular House, is situated at the end point of the Sansad Marg in Lutyens' Delhi. It is a circular structure with 247 pillars and was designed by Herbert Baker. This is the venue from where the world's largest democracy functions. Metro Station: Central Secretariat (Line 2, 6) Distance from Metro Station : 100 mtrs.
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Qutab Minar
The Qutab Minar is a 72.5 meters tall tower, the world's tallest brick minaret. Construction commenced in 1193 under India's first Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak, and the top-most storey of the minaret was completed in 1386 by Firoz Shah Tughluq. The Qutab Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Metro Station: Qutab Minar (Line 2) Distance from Metro Station : 300 mtrs.
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Red Fort
Red Fort (or The Lal Quila) is one of the most spectacular pieces of Mughal architecture. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Even today, the Fort remains an impressive testimony to Mughal grandeur, despite being attacked by the Persian Emperor Nadir Shah in 1739, and by the British soldiers, during the War of Independence in 1857. Metro Station: Chandni Chowk (Line 2) Distance from Metro Station : 300 mtrs.
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Safdarjung's Tomb
Safdarjung's Tomb is a spectacular garden tomb in a marble mausoleum built in 1754 in the style of late Mughal architecture. The garden, in the style evolved by the Mughal Empire known as a Charbagh (four gardens), is accessed through an ornate gate. Its facade is decorated with elaborate plaster carvings. Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Line 2) Distance from Metro Station : 200 mtrs.
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Tughlaqabad Fort
Tughlaqabad Fort was built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. The fort, spread over an extensive area is a piece of architectural marvel. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq built the Tughlaqabad fort as part of Tughlaqabad, the third city of Delhi. Even though the fort is in a state of ruin, it bears testimony to its past glory and might of the Delhi Sultanate. Metro Station: Tughlaqabad (Line 6) Distance from Metro Station : 300 mtrs.
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Shopping Hubs
Ansal Plaza
Ansal Plaza is a new age shopping destination for shopping connoisseurs in the city. It constantly and consistently organizes music programmes, art exhibitions, poetry sessions, fashion shows, etc, to make your shopping experience a memorable one. Metro Station: Moolchand (Line 6)
Connaught Place
Connaught Place is one of the largest financial, commercial and business centres in Delhi, a nostalgic shoppers' paradise reminiscent of the opulence and grace of the bygone Victorian era. Its surroundings occupy a place of pride amongst the heritage structures of the city. Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Line 2, 3)
Janpath
Janpath, translated the "People's Path", is a haven for budget travelers and shoppers, buyers of curio, handicrafts and garments. There are numerous silver and inexpensive jewelry stores, which are not only popular with foreign visitors but also the local crowd. Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Line 2, 3)
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk, originally meaning moonlit square or market, is the oldest and busiest surviving market in Old Delhi. There are a number of by-lanes in Chandni Chowk Market, each offering their own specific specialties like garments, jewellery, street foods, electronic goods, etc. Metro Station: Chandni Chowk (Line 2)
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Khadi Gram Udyog
Khadi Gram Udyog showcases and retails traditional Indian handloom fabrics like khadi, arts and handicrafts straight from the craftsmen. It preserves and promotes the organic concepts on which India's arts and crafts are built. Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Line 2, 3)
NOIDA Sector 18
NOIDA Sector 18 is one of National Capital Region's most bustling commercial & entertainment addresses. Find leading national and international power brands and some of the country's most happening F&B joints here. Metro Station: Noida Sector 18 (Line 3)
Rajouri Garden
Rajouri Garden market is a popular shopping hub for many global brands and it is also home to many western style indoor shopping malls conveniently located next to the Rajouri Garden Metro Station. Metro Station: Rajouri Garden (Line 3)
Khan Market
Khan Market is one of the most upscale places to shop in Delhi. It is one of the greenest pockets of the city, very close to the famed Lodhi Gardens. It has a wide variety of stores, including modern showrooms of well-known brands. Metro Station: Khan Market (Line 6)
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Cu i s i n e Tr a i l
Indian Cuisine
Paranthewali Gali Metro Station : Chandni Chowk Karim's Metro Station : Chawri Bazaar Bukhara, Maurya Sheraton Metro Station : Dhaula Kaun Sarvana Bhawan Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk Sagar Ratna Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk China Fare Metro Station : Khan Market
Fast Food
McDonald's Help line: 66000666 Dominos Help line: 011-6888-6888 Pizza Hut Help line: 011-3988-3988 Nirula's Help line: 011-440-10101 011-23412844, 011-23416694(CP) 9953556533(Saket) Subway : 011-26536050(Saket) 011-41757606 (Khan Market) 011-28727261(Karol Bagh) 011-47027733 (Rajouri Garden) KFC : 011-40534530(Saket) 011-41516307(CP) 011-64673646(Rajouri Garden)
For information about other tourist attractions, shopping hubs, hotels and restaurants please log on to delhitourism.nic.in, incredibleindia.org
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Continental Cuisine
Smoke House Grill Metro Station : Nehru Place La Piazza Metro Station : AIIMS Lebanese Point Metro Station : Saket La Rochelle Metro Station : Jangpura LaBelvedere Metro Station : Patel Chowk
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Cultural Centres
American Centre 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Ph: 011- 23316841 India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road, Ph: 011- 43663333 India International Centre 40, Lodhi Estate, Max Mueller Marg, Ph: 011- 24619431 British Council 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Ph: 011- 23711401 Lalit Kala Akademi 35, Feroze Shah Road Rabindra Bhavan, Ph: 011- 23387241/42/43 Max Muller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Ph: 011- 23329506 National School of Drama Bahawalpur House, Ph: 011- 23382821 Siri Fort Auditorium Asian Village Complex, Ph: 011- 26499370 Shri Ram Centre Mandi House, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Ph: 011- 23714307
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Where to Stay
Luxury Hotels
Ashok Hotel 50-B, Chanakyapuri Ph: 91-11- 26110101 (Nearest Metro Station: Race Course) The Imperial Hotel Janpath Ph: 91-11- 23341234, 23345678 (Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk) Le Meridien 1, Windsor Place, Janpath Ph: 91-11- 23710101 (Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk) Maurya Sheraton Sardar Patel Marg Ph: 91-11- 26112233 (Nearest Metro Station: Race Course) Oberoi Maidens 7, Sham Nath Marg Ph:91-11- 23975464, 23890505 (Nearest Metro Station: Civil Lines) Taj Mansingh 1, Mansingh Road Ph: 91-11- 23026162 (Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market) Taj Palace 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Ph: 91-11- 26110202 (Nearest Metro Station: Race Course) The Claridges Hotel 12, Aurangzeb Road, Ph: 91-11- 39555000 (Nearest Metro Station: Race Course) The Lalit Barakhamba Avenue Connaught Place Ph: 91-11- 44447777 (Nearest Metro Station: Barakhamba Road)
Budget Hotels
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Ph: 91-11- 26116285 (Nearest Metro Station: Race Course) YMCA Tourist Hostel Jai Singh Road Connaught Place Ph: 91-11- 23746031 (Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk) YWCA International Guest House 10 Sansad Marg Connaught Place, Ph: 91-11- 3361662, 3361561 (Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk)
For information about other tourist attractions, shopping hubs, hotels and restaurants please log on to delhitourism.nic.in, incredibleindia.org
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Railway Stations
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (Nearest Metro Station: Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium) New Delhi Railway Station (Nearest Metro Station: New Delhi) Sarai Rohilla (Nearest Metro Station: Shastri Nagar) Subzi Mandi (Nearest Metro Station: Pratap Nagar) Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (Nearest Metro Station: Anand Vihar ISBT)
R a d i o Ta x i S e r v i c e s
Megacab Radio Taxi 24x7 Customer Care Service : 91-11- 41414141 Easy Cabs 24x7 Customer Care Service : 91-11- 43434343 Eco Rent a Car 24x7 Customer Care Service : 91-11- 24642222 (5 Lines) Quick Cabs 24x7 Customer Care Service : 91-11- 45333333 Email: info@quickcabs.in
Old Delhi Railway Station Meru Cabs (Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk) 24x7 Customer Care Service : 91-11- 44224422
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Disclaimer:
? The information compiled in this folder has been derived from various sources. Though sincere effort has been made to provide accurate and correct information, DMRC does not take any responsibility for any kind of error or omission. ? The distance given from the nearest Metro Station is only indicative; actual distances may vary.
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