New Delhi ( , Hindi: [ˈnəiː ˈdɪlːiː], ISO: Naī Dillī), historically known as Indraprastha, is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court. New Delhi is a municipality within the NCT, administered by the NDMC, which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger administrative district, the New Delhi district.
Although colloquially Delhi and New Delhi are used interchangeably to refer to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, both are distinct entities, with the municipality and the New Delhi district forming a relatively small part within the megacity of Delhi. The National Capital Region is an even larger entity, comprising the entire NCT along with adjoining districts in the two neighbouring states forming a continuously built-up area with it, including Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Meerut, YEIDA City, Gurgaon, and Faridabad.
The foundation stone of New Delhi, south of central Delhi was laid by George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General Irwin.
File:Tomb of Safdarjung..JPG|thumb|Safdarjung's Tomb The staff at the Delhi tourist office is very helpful and the office has a lot of free information.
If you come from a Western country, it may be interesting to eat at a fast food restaurant like McDonald's or Burger King. The menus are different and, unlike in the west, very vegetarian friendly - even KFC has a veg option.
One of the best places to buy in New Delhi is the Connaught Place, officially known as Rajiv Chowk. It is a unique cross between a European shopping arcade, an Indian bazaar and an upmarket shopping mall. With all shops laid out in 2 circles, it's easy to get around and explore.
For places to sleep near Delhi Airport, see Indira Gandhi International Airport#Sleep.
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New Delhi is a 20- to 30-minute ride by road from the airport. The trip from the airport station to New Delhi station via costs ₹60.00 and takes 23 minutes with trains running every 15 minutes.
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