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With geographical 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. Geographically Delhi is divided into three statutory regions with the following area Municipal Corporation of Delhi (area is 1,397.3 km2 or 540 sq mi), New Delhi Municipal Committee (42.7 km2 or 16 sq mi) and Delhi Cantonment Board (43 km2 or 17 sq mi).

At present Delhi owes the pride of recognizing itself as the capital having the largest geographical area with second highest populated capital. There are nearly 22.2 million residents in the greater National Capital Region urban area (which also includes the cities Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad along with other smaller nearby towns). The NCT is a federally administered union territory.

The migrants from all over the country in search of bread and shelter have made Delhi a multi cultural city.

With the formation of New Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) in July 2007 the boundaries of Delhi are expanded and comprises nine districts, 27 tehsils, 59 census towns, 165 villages and three statutory towns – the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD); the New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC); and the Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB).

Delhi has four major satellite cities, which lie outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These are Gurgaon and Faridabad (in Haryana), and New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) and Ghaziabad, in Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi is divided into nine districts. Each district (division) is headed by a Deputy Commissioner and has three subdivisions. A Subdivision Magistrate heads each subdivision. All Deputy Commissioners report to the Divisional Commissioner. The District Administration of Delhi is the enforcing department for all kinds of State and Central Government policies and exercises supervisory powers over numerous other functionaries of the Government.

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For centuries Delhi has been the centre of power for the ruling class of India and the food reflects this exotic character of the cuisine found here. Restaurants in Delhi offer some of most unforgettable dining experiences in India.  The amalgamation of traditional India food with cuisine brought to the subcontinent with the various invaders and court visitors, created a palate that is as varied and distinct as the people of this metropolis.  The combination of ancient cooking styles with modern day techniques brings out the best of North Indian cuisine.

The restaurants in New  Delhi serve and endless range of cuisines to suit the palates of one and all. From Punjabi to Mughlai, South Indian to Italian, Continental, Mexican, Hyderabadi to Chinese and from Kashmiri to Japanese, the wonderful assortmentof Delhi restaurants makes it the gastronomical capital of India.

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Hotels in New Delhi

New Delhi being the capital of the country all big hotel chains have their operations in New Delhi. These hotels offer world-class hospitality across all of the categories for every kind of traveller. Ranging from the iconic ITC Maurya Sheraton to the heritage hotels in Old Delhi, Hotels in New Delhi have been categorized under various headings like five star deluxe hotels, five star hotels, four star hotels, three star hotels, two star hotels, budget hotels and others.

Home Stay option is also popular with certain section of travelers but more and more of such accommodation options are available

Some Notable hotels with their categories are: -

5 Star Hotels in New Delhi

• Ashok Hotel
• Taj Palace Hotel
• Hotel Le Meridien
• Imperial Hotel
• Hyatt Regency
• InterContinental
• Hotel Shangri-La
• Nirula’s Hotel
• Radisson Hotel
• Aman Resort
• Jaypee Vasant Continental
• Grand Hotel
• Hotel Taj Mahal
• Metropolitan Hotel Nikko
• Maurya Sheraton
• Marriot WelcomHotel
• Hotel Crowne Plaza Surya
• Oberoi Hilton
• Claridges Hotel
• Park Hotel

4 Star Hotels in New Delhi

• Hotel Siddharth
• Hotel Ramada Plaza Delhi
• Jukaso Inn
• Ashok Country Resort
• Hotel Diplomat
• Hotel Oberoi Maidens
• Hotel Janpath
• Hotel Shervani
• Hotel Marina

3 Star Hotels in New Delhi

• Hotel Broadway
• Nirula’s Hotel
• Hotel Shanti Palace
• Hotel Tourist Deluxe
• Hotel Metro Heights
• Hotel Good Times
• Sun Star Grand
• Sun Court Yatri

2 Star Hotels in New Delhi

• Hotel Indraprastha
• Hotel Sunstar
• Hotel Tourist
• Sunstar Residency
• Sun Star Heritage

Budget Hotels in New Delhi

• La Sagrita Tourist Home
• Hotel Metro City
• South Indian Hotel
• Hotel Metro Continental
• Hotel Chand Palace
• Hotel Pallavi Palace
• Hotel Yuvraj Deluxe
• Hotel Mohan International
• Hotel Pallavi Palace
• Hotel Asian International

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New Delhi the capital of India, has a rich history. The city is dotted with historical monuments such as mosques, forts, and Mausoleums left over from the Mughal rulers that once occupied the city. The city is a living contrast between the nostalgic Old Delhi and well planned New Delhi, and it’s interesting to spend time exploring both.

Here are some of top Attractions in New Delhi. Most of them are accessible through Delhi Transport Corporation buses or the swanky Delhi Metro

• Red Fort
• Old Fort
• Jama Masjid
• Chandni Chowk
• Qutab Minar
• Lotus temple
• Humanyun’s Tomb
• Lodhi gardens
• India Gate
• Raj Ghat
• Garen of Five Senses
• Delhi haat