Museum of Natural History, New Delhi - 26

The Museum has a large collection of flora and fauna to the country. There are also regular film shows and illustrated lectures on wildlife and conservation for children.

National museum of natural history was introduced and committed to the public on 5th June 1978, on the world environment day. This museum was accomplished keeping in mind the a young persons as well as elders and their quest for knowledge related to development. This is the best available recourse in this country regarding the natural acquisition of India. Among others it works for the promotion of knowledge about vivid fauna and flora of this country. Working with the motto of 'Educating while entertaining', the museum has theme based galleries and hands-on activity areas.

National museum of natural history is divided into four galleries. The introductory section is fundamental in nature and talks about the evolution of life and basic introduction of the vivid fauna and flora of India. This gallery practically provides all possible information about the habitat and threat to the various members of animal and plant kingdom. The second gallery gives a glance about ecosystems and hazards they are facing. This section is a must visit to know about interesting facts related to dependence of man on flora and fauna and vice-versa.

The third gallery at the National museum of natural history talks at length about the exposed species of both plant and animal kingdom and gives stress on the conservation. These have been presented in eye-catching manner through various diagrams and models. The last gallery is dedicated to 'Cells and Tissues', the smallest unit of life. It explains the structure, functions, difference between plant and animal cells and many other related issues through large displays and models.

Tel.: 3314849

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24. International Dolls Museum, New Delhi - 24
25. The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi - 25

International Dolls Museum, New Delhi - 24

This museum houses six thousand dolls from eighty countries. There is also a section that comprises of five hundred dolls dressed in costumes worn all over the country. This museum set up by the renowned political cartoonist, K. Shankar Pillai (1902–1989). Shankar’s International Dolls Museum has one of the greatest and largest collection of costume dolls anywhere in the world.

Housed in the building of the Children’s Book Trust on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. This museum spread over 5184.5 sq. ft. area. The Museum is parted into two equal one-halfs. The two departments have over 160 glass cases, 1000 ft. long, mounted on the walls. One section has exhibits from European countries, the U.K., the U.S.A, Australia, New Zealand, Common wealth of Independent States and the other from Asian countries, the Middle East, Africa and India. There are also special displays besides a representative collection from the over 150 kinds of authentic Indian costume dolls made at the Dolls Workshop attached to the Museum.

Each doll is hand crafted after punctilious research into the physical attributes, dress and jewellery of individual characters. Little wonder then, the dolls won the First prize—Golden Peacock Feather—at the Dolls Biennale held in Cracow, Poland, in 1980.

The Museum’s collection of costume dolls was inspired by a gift of a single doll, which Shankar received from the Hungarian Ambassador in the early fifties, to be given away as a prize in the Shankar’s International Children’s Competition. Shankar fell in love with the doll. With the permission of the Ambassador, he kept the doll for himself. So fascinated was he with this Hungarian doll that Shankar, thereafter, began collecting costume dolls whenever he went abroad. His visits were frequent, he being a part of the group of journalists accompanying the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Guys do not miss the opportunity to visit an amazing museum at New Delhi.

Tel.: 3316970

Timings: 10.00 am to 06.00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays

Address:

Curator
Shankar’s International Dolls Museum
Nehru House
4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi 110002
Phone 91-11-3316970–74 (5 lines)
Fax 91-11-3721090
Email: cbtnd@yahoo.com

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23. The Archaeological Museum at the Red Fort, New Delhi - 23

The Archaeological Museum at the Red Fort, New Delhi - 23

This museum is located amongst the full of energetic and noisy activity of Old Delhi. It has been attestant to the impulses of history. It has been assembled to serve as Shah Jahan's palace in his new capital city of Shahajanabad. It was manufactured on the orders of the Emperor in 1639 AD.The architecture is a deduction of Persian, European and Indian art forms. The Lahore Gate is the main entrance. Diwani-i-Aam, Diwani-i-khas, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid are some of the major areas in the fort. After the rebel of 1857, Red Fort was becharmed by the British and the residential palaces demolished. It was made the headquarters of the British Indian Army. After India gained independence in 1947, the Indian Army took control over the fort. In December 2003, the fort was handed over to the tourism department. Red Fort is also the venue from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on 15 August every year. It also happens to be the largest memorial in Old Delhi.

This museum features objects belonging to the Mughal period. Documents, royal decrees carrying stamps and signatures of the emperors along with maps, engravings and paintings are popular exhibits.

Phone:  011 23273703 , 011 23269410

Address: Mumtaz Mahal, Red Fort, Delhi- 110006

Landmark: Near Chandani Chowk Market

How to get there:

The Red Fort is situated on Netaji Subhash Marg, near Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this monument, which is located in Old Delhi, or they can hire autorickshaws and taxis or the metro rail.

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Tibet House Museum, New Delhi - 22

Tibet House Museum located in the Institutional Area of Lodhi Road. It dishes up as a imagination center on Tibet and its history. The collection of the museum includes those items that Dalai Lama had brought from Tibet, when he escaped from there. One of the major draws of the museum is a collection of Tankhas i.e., painted scrolls exemplifying the life of Buddha, dating back to as early as the 15th Century. 

Other items displayed inside the museum comprise of an dainty collection of Buddha figurines, old currency notes, prayer objects, musical instruments, age-old jewelry, ritual objects, and so on. Museum of Tibet House, settled in New Delhi area, also houses a library that has books on Tibet, its history and cultural heritage. Informative lecture sittings and give-and-takes are also held here on a regular basis. 

There is a shop selling Tibetan clothes, jewelry, medicines, infuriate, peculiar and a range of handicrafts. Some of the collected objects of the Tibet House Museum have been taken from the cloisters in Tibet. However, a number of others have been produced at the various Tibetan closures posited throughout the Indian landmass. For those mattered to knowing more about the past of Tibet, the museum is definitely the place to be.

This house contains ceremonial items from Tibet when the Dalai Lama fled following the Chinese occupation. There are also many Tibetan handicrafts on display.

Entry Fee: Adults Rs. 10/- and Children – Rs. 5/-

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The Nehru Memorial Museum, New Delhi - 20

This elegant colonial building was once the official residence of the British commander-in-chief of the Indian army and is a memorial to Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was India’s first prime minister who lived in this building for sixteen years. His life is depicted using rare photographs form his family album. Memorabilia and personal possessions for Nehru are also displayed here.

Teen Murti Bhawan, is the straggling prime ministerial residence of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This building was born-again into a museum after his death. The museum accordingly goes around the life and works of Nehru, especially those objects coming to the freedom battle. A collection of photographs and newspapers also help in cheering the agitating events that led to the birth of the Indian Republic. Yeah! One of the great place of New Delhi that one can must visit.

Tel.: 3016734
Timings: 09.30 am to 04.45 pm
Closed: Mondays and Public Holidays
Entry: Free

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The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi - 18

This museum in the heart of the nation’s capital has rare paintings dating from the 1850s.

Guys, the National Gallery of Modern Art, is the only institution of its kind in India. It is shelled out by the Government of India. It is settled very close to India Gate. It has some of the best works of modern Indian art. Here one can find some of the oldest works carried on here date back to 1850s.

This Gallery forms exhibitions, lectures, seminars and conferences to promote advanced studies and research in the field of art history and art admiration. It also maintains galleries for permanent display. This gallery was brought in on March 29, 1954. National Gallery of Modern Art displays paintings, sculptures, and graphics of both Indian and international modern artists. The collection admits the works of great artists such as Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Amrita Shergil and Raja Ravi Varma. The primary object of National Gallery of Modern Art is to guarantee and preserve excellency in fine arts. If you are on the way of New Delhi then do not miss the opportunity to visit the National Gallery of Modern Art.

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New Delhi : The National Museum - 17

The National Museum has a remarkable collection on Indian art and sculptures dating from the prehistoric era through the late medieval period. Relics of the Harappan civilization, paintings, manuscripts and mural paintings from Buddhist shrines in central Asia are on exhibit here. The rich and varied collection is spread over three spacious floors, and at least one day is required to see the exhibits.

Tel.: 3019272
Timings: Open 10.00 am to 05.00 pm
Closed on Monday and Public Holidays.
Entry Fee: Rs. 5/- Only

The National Museum has in its self-control over 2,00,000 works of recherché art, both of Indian and Foreign origin covering more than 5,000 years of our cultural heritage. Its rich holdings of various originative customs and disciplines which represents a unity amidst diversity, an unmatched blend of the past with the present and strong perspective for the future, brings history to life.

Apart from the collections of Pre-historic Archaeology, Archaeology, Jewellery, Paintings, Decorative arts, Manuscripts, Central Asian Antiquities, Arms and Armour, etc. , the Museum today has a separate branches of publication, Hindi, Public Relations, Education, Library, Exhibition cell, Display, Modelling, Photography, Security and Administration.

It has a well equipped Conservation Laboratory not only puts up refurbishment to all the organic and inorganic art objects but also training facilities to students and meriting professionals, including restoration of oil-paintings in India.

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India : New Delhi : Food & Accommodation, Shopping and Foreign Exchange - 10

Delhi is renowned for its tandoori or barbecued meats and fish, as well as the rich Mughlai cuisine, which also goes by the name of "North Indian Food". Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer and Daal Makhni are signature dishes. Apart from this, its cosmopolitan character ensures that all other cuisines including Chinese, Continental, Iralian and Thai, as well as fast foods are commonly available.

A wide range of acommodation is available in this city ranging from the International standard 5-star hotels, to medium range hotels, right down to budget guest houses that have mushroomed all over the city especially near the airport and railway stations.

Note :

01. Always drink mineral water and check that the bottle is sealed on buying.
02. Eat at restaurants where the turn over is high and the food is hot.
03. Avoid all touts and agents; book through approved tourist agencies.
04. Look after your bags and purses particularly in crowded areas. Do not carry large amounts of cash with you, credit cards are accepted in most stores these days and are safer to carry.
05. Change money at authorised money changers only.

Shopping at New Delhi :

Central Cottage Industries is the largest government-run emporia selling the entire gamut of Indian Handicrafts, Saris, silk ties and shirts, furniture, jewellery, curious, silver and brass ornaments. All of the highest quality and guaranteed rates. Handloom HOuse is a government-run outlet for handloom saris, textiles and readymade garments. The collection is from all over the country. State Emporia complez at Baba Kharak Singh Marg is a row of governement run emporia from the different states of India - an excellent place to buy ethnic Indian mementoes. Dilli Haat, an open-air shopping arcade houses temporary exhibitions and sales by craftsmen from all over India. The ethnic food stalls make it a good shopping venue.

For branded shops and trendy international products, visit Ansal Plaza, South Extension and the stretch of malls on MG Road, Gurgaon.

New Delhi : Foreign Exchange

01. Citibank N.A.,Jeevan Bharati Building, 124, Connaught Circus, New Delhi - 110 001

02. American Express, 'A' Block, Wenger House, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, Tel : 23716151

03. Thomas Cook (I) Ltd., Rishyamook Building, 85-A, Panchkuian Road,
New Delhi - 110 001, Tel : 23747404 - 13

04. State Bank of India, 11, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001, Tel : 23368231, 23734493

NOTE :

01. Foreigners entering India on a Student, Employement, Research or Missionary Visa, which is valid for more than 180 days, are required to register with the Foreigners Registration Officer under whose jurisdiction they propose to stay. This should be done within 14 days on arrival in India, irrespective of their actual period of stay.

02. Extension of visa in Delhi : Ministry of Home Affairs, Director (F) Lok Nayak Bhawan (Ist Floor) Khan Market, New Delhi - 110 003

03. Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Delhi, East Bloc - VIII, Level - II, Sector - 1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066.

04. AFRRO (Departure) Tel. No. : 011-25652389, AFRRO (Arrival) Tel No. : 011-25696075

Republic Day Parade : Ever since India became a sovereign nation, the occasion is marked on January 26 with a spectacular parade of the Armed Forces, comprising regiments and their bands, armoured tanks, cavalry, as well as an aerial display by fighter jets. Different states participate by creating enormous floats show-casing their local culture.

The President takes the salute from the armed forces, and large crowds gather despite the freezing cold to view this magnificent spectacle.

Guys enjoy the memorable moments at New Delhi .... Here are my best wishes to all you.

India : New Delhi : Museums - 9

The National Museum :
On Janpath is the largest museum of the country. Its various galleries cover 5,000 years of art and culture, from the Indus Valley civilisation, spanning over the various empires and dynasties that ruled over different parts of India, right to the present day. Artefacts, sculputres, paintings, household articles, textiles, military implements, manuscripts and texts, priceless collections of jewellery, and much more showcases India's rich and caried history. Ph. 23018415 / 9272.

Crafts Museum :
It exhibits the 'masterpieces' created by India's village artisans. Apart from the permanent collection, regular exhibitions and sales of handicrafts are held at the stalls situated there, with craftspeople demonstrating their skills on the spot.

Gandhi Smriti :
Situated on Tees January Marg, where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, this is a tribute to the Mahatma.

National Gallery of Modern Art :
It houses paintings from the mid-19th century to present day Indian artists.

Nehru Memorial Museum and Library :
Teen Murti Bhavan, the residence of Jawaharlal Nehru has been turned into a museum with a rich collection of manuscripts and books on Indian history and the freedom movement.

Rail Museum :
It traces the development of the Indian Railways that played a major role in the history of Colonial and modern India. Locomotive enthusiasts can see various relics of the past including a stream engine of 1855 vintage.

Ph. : 26881816 / 26880939

Timings : 09:30 - 10:30 (Summer)
09:30 - 12:30 (Winter)

All Museums are closed on Mondays.

India : New Delhi : Festivals - 8

Id-Ul-Zuha :
An Important Muslin Festival occurring in January / February, this commenmorates Abrahma's willingness to sacrifice his own son to God.

Dussehra :

Observed in October this festival celebrates Ram's victory over the demon God Ravana. Spectacular ten-headed effigeies of the demon are burnt with a colourful display of fireworks.

Diwali :

This is the festival of lights and the Goddess of wealth Lakshmi is worshipped on this holy evening. Houses are lit up with oil lamps and colourful patterns of rangoli are etched on the floor.

Guru Parab :

A fortnight after Diwali, the sikhs observe the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak the founder of their religion.

India : New Delhi : New Delhi Tours - 7

Guys, Delhi Tourism organizes tours which leave from the Central Reservation Office, Coffee Home 1, Baba Kharak Singh Marg (Ph No. : 23365358 / 23363607)

Daily Tours :

0900 to 1400 hrs., for a visit to Jantar Mantar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutub Minar, Bahai House of Worship (Lotus Temple), Safdarjung's Tomb.

1415 to 1715 hrs., vial Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Rajghat and Humayun's Tomb.

Night Tour :

Wednesdays & Fridays 1830 to 2130 hrs., for a visit to Ferozeshah Kotla, Humayun's ttomb, Qutub Minar, Bahai House of Worship, Lal Qila, India Gate, Parliament House, Teen Murti, Dandi March, Embassy Area.

Day Tour to Agra :

Visit Akbar's Tomb, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The bus leaves at 0700 hours on all days except Mondays, and returns to Delhi by 2200 hours.

3 Day Tour of the Golden Triangle :

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur departs on Tuesdays and Fridays at 0700 hours and returns on the evening of the third day. Places covered include, Akbar's Tomb, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Amer Fort, driving past Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, the City Palace & Jantar Mantar.

2 Day Tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh :

Leaves Delhi on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 0715 hours, and returns the evening of the next day, covering Har-ki-Pauri, with a trek up to Mansa Devi Temple (a ropeway is also available at an extra cost), Aarti at the temple on the banks of the river Ganges, Ashrams, Geeta Bhavan and Ram Jhoola in Rishikesh.

Sound and Light show at Purana Quila :

The sound and light show brings alive Delhi's cultural heritage with episodes from its rich past.

Contact Information : Delhi Tourism

Ph. No. : 23314229 / 23315322 / 23730416 / 25675609 / 25691213

India : New Delhi : Sight Seeings - 4

Red Fort :
The Mughal citadel of power carved in red sandstone dominates the cityscape on the way to Old Delhi. It houses the Diwan-e-Aam or public audience hall of the emperor, the Diwan-e-Khas or private hall, the Rang Mahal (queen’s palace) with the royal baths (Hamams) and the exquisite Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque. A sound and light show traces the history of Delhi through the ages in the evenings.
Jama Masjid :
A short distance away from the Red Fort, is one of Asia’s largest mosques built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Daily prayers are still here by debout Muslims keeping alive the Mughal herigage of the Old City.

Old Fort (Purana Qila) :Built by the second Mughal emperor Humayun, this fotress precedes the Red Fort. It is imposing structure housing the emperor’s living quarters, library (from the steps of which he fell and died), the soldier barracks, and a mosque built by Sher Shah Suri, who had temporarily dethroned Humayun.

India : New Delhi : Useful Numbers - 3

Guys, here are some useful numbers of New Delhi I have collected during my visit at this beautious place.

NSD Code : 011

Police : 100

Fire : 101

Ambulance : 102

Accident and Trauma Service : 1099

AIIMS Hospital : 26561126

Apollo Hospital : 26925858

Moolchand Hospital : 26835306

Batra Hospital : 26083747

Indiatourism : 23320005

DTTDC : 23363607 / 5358

ITDC : 23412336

Railway Enquiries : 131 / 1330 / 1335

Air India : 23731225 / 23736446

Indian Airlines : 24622220 / 141 / 142 / 143

Jet Airways : 51641414

Air Sahara : 23359801 / 23188512

Airport Information : 25675433

International Airport : 25636021

Domestic Airport : 25675181

ISBT Kashmere Gate : 23868836

ISBT Sarai Kale Khan : 24358092

ISBT Anand Vihar : 22149089

New Delhi : Climate and Local Transport - 2

Perched on the brink of a desert, Delhi has an extreme climate. Summers are dry and scorching, Monsoons are short, followed by a brief pleasant spell. winters can be quite cold in December. Light cotton clothes, a pair of sunglases or a hat are good for the summer months. Light woollens or sweatshirt would suffice in November and February, while thick woollens and jackets are needed in December and January.

How to reach at Delhi :

Delhi can be accessed b air, rail and road. Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest international airports. The domestic airport is also a major one with flights to almost all Indian cities. Three important stations - Old Delhi, New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin have trains arriving and leaving in all directions of the country, while the Inter State Bus (ISBT) terminuses at Kasgnere Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan have long distance bus services to neighgourig states.

Local Transport :

Although, Delhi has a network of local buses, most are far too crowded for the tourist to use comfortably. Two types of taxi services are available. The metered black and yellow ones, and the private tourist tazis which can be hired on an hourly basis. Another option is the metered auto-rickshaw or three wheeler. Cycle Rickshaws are popular in the old city. Delhi Tourism and DTC organise sight-seeing tours in the city.

New Delhi : A city of modern days - 1

The capital of India, Delhi, has a history that spans over several millennia. Situated at the nerve center of the ancient Asian trade route, Delhi has accumulated extraordinary wealth, but repeatedly lost it to successive foreign invaders who have come knocking at the door.

It is said that there is a monument anywhere within a stone's throw of Delhi. And this would not be a false claim considering the number of rulers and dynasties who have established their capitals here.

The walled city of Old Delhi was at one time Shahijahanabad the capital of the Mughals, while the heritage sites dotting South Delhi from Siri Fort, to Hauz Khas, Mehrauli, and Tughlakabad are mute witness to the various smaller Muslim rulers who preceded th Mughals.

New Delhi with Lutyen's architecture, on the other hand, is stamped by the mark of British rule, while the concrete suburbs rapidly progressing in all directions are the ultimate submission to modern India's tryst with its global destiny.

The population of Delhi is cosmopolitan in nature. The lure of a better life has brought the population of this city to a burgeoning 14 million.