Savings Tips for a Remarkable Vacation in New Delhi, India

New Delhi is India's capital city. It is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Traveler's Magazine of the National Geographic describes the city as one of the "Ultimate Cities of a Lifetime to visit and explore." New Delhi has not been primarily India's capital city. Nonetheless New Delhi has played a significant role in India's history. The former capital of India was Calcutta, but in 1911, the British colonizers moved it to Delhi and installed their own administrator. The inauguration of New Delhi as the country's capital did not happen until 1931. Sixteen years later, the British were ousted from India.


To this day, New Delhi has continued to prosper as the country's capital, providing home to nearly 300,000 inhabitants. Two UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in New Delhi: the Qutub Complex and Humayun's Tomb. A number of heritage structures are also located in several areas throughout New Delhi. The city is a true cultural melting pot. As such, there are so many interesting things to see and do in a day.


Furthermore, the vast array of cultures congregating in this megacity is an opportunity to sample the different cuisine from the various cultural representations found within the city. All you need are a good appetite and the spirit of adventure.