Delhi

Delhi is the nations capital and is the third largest city. It is located in the northern part of India in her industrial hub. There is old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capitol between the 17th and 19th centuries. Here you will find lots of mosques, monuments relating to India's Muslim history.

New Delhi was built by the British. In this section of the city you will find government buildings embassies etc. Delhi is a major travel gateway and is one of the busiest entrance points for overseas airlines.

As Delhi is a sprawling Metropolis we suggest that the latest maps be purchased in order to help you get around.

Dont's:
When visiting mosques or temples shorts or sleeveless tops are not to be worn. Smoking and the holding of hands, the touching of carvings or statues and the touching of someone's head is not permitted. Removal of shoes prior to entry. These apply to both men and women. In some mosques you will be required to cover your head.

Never point the soles of your feet to another person or statue.

The right hand should be used for all occassions. The left is considered dirty.

When swimming nudity is not allowed, even in remote areas. Women should wear a sarong if they are in public view.

Some animals are considered sacred, please check with local authorities.

Extreme climate, warm inland from April to mid-June falling to almost freezing at night in winter, between November and February. Summers are hot with monsoons between June and September. The climate is pleasant between October and March, blast-furnace hot between April and June, and dripping with humidity between July and September.

Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens in summer with warmer clothes in winter and on cooler evenings. Waterproofing is essential during monsoons. Monsoon rains occur in most regions in summer between June and September.