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Taxis in Delhi

Traditional taxis in Delhi have black body and yellow top. They are also known as 'kaali-peeli' in the taxi drivers' parlance. Most of the taxis are made from hand Ambassador or Fiat cars. 

Metro Rail Service

Mass Rapid Transport also known as Delhi Metro rail service has changed the face of Delhi's transport system and has brought Delhi on the map of world class metros. 

Bus Transport in Delhi

Bus transport is the easiest option for commuting in the capital at affordable fares. It is a common man's transport. Unfortunately for the Delhiites, this mode of transport is beset with problems of over-crowding.

Auto-rickshaws in Delhi

An auto-rickshaw is a three-wheel motor driven rickshaw. It can conveniently seat three passengers-even four can be huddled -- besides the driver. It usually has a green body and a yellow top. The green body of the auto-rickshaw signifies that it is runs on compressed natural gas.

An Overview of Transport in Delhi

 Delhi has a population of 11.5 million, and with an extended metropolitan population of almost 22 million, is spread over a length of around 52 km and width of approximately 48km. 

Why is Delhi the best city in India?

There is still another reason why Delhi is the best city in India. Even some Delhiites themselves are not fully aware of its enviable feature.

Delhi, you do not know---Old Delhi—the Walled City

Delhi’s true history and heritage lie within its walled areas. In fact the whole walled city is a big heritage site. It is here that the Moughal emperors, queens, princes and princesses lived, ruled, held their courts, walked and shopped

Who built New Delhi?

Though designed by the British architects, a great part of the city of New Delhi was actually built by a father-son duo, Sujan Singh and Sobha Singh, who were building contractors.

Delhi, you do not know--Lutyens’ Delhi

 Those who have seen the Buckingham Palace in crowded London would testify that even now the area comprised of Lutyens buildings has vaster and more open vistas than those around the royal palace in London

Delhi, you do not know--South Delhi

South Delhi is the hub of its modern metropolitan life. It consists of five star luxury hotels, high tech hospitals, educational institutions, night clubs, bars, pubs, restaurants, discothèques, embassies and high commissions, malls, markets and all kinds of trendy spots which pulsate with rich and youthful exuberance.

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