Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation
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Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is an undertaking of the Government of Delhi
, India
, that was established in December 1975 for the purpose of promoting tourism and related services in the city of Delhi. It has an authorized share capital of Rs
. 10.00 crores and a paid up capital of Rs. 6.28 crores. It is involved in several other activities, some of which do not fall under the core activity of promotion of tourism, such as the selling of liquor. This particular activity, however, provides the corporation with revenue that can be utilized in tourism or other related development activities for the National Capital Region of Delhi.
Other activities include boating at nearby lakes and arranging for parasailing and mountaineering activities in India.
Connaught Place is a favourite shopping destination and Jan Path has shops lined on either sides of the road. There are shops selling brassware, silk shawls and stoles, fashion jewellery and Indian bric a brac.
Karol Bagh is a shopper’s delight and it has abundant shopping. In south Delhi are Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar market where shops sell Indian clothing and jewellery.
South Extension is an up market shopping area and several global brands are available here. There are several little places to eat the local cuisine and it is easy on the pocket.
Chandni Chowk is India’s largest whole sale market and tiny kiosks have brisk sales. It is located in Old Delhi. According to the history of Delhi Shah Jehan had planned the market for his daughter to shop at her will for whatever she wanted.
Dilli Haat is an addition to the magnificence of Delhi where artisans from various corners of India showcase their talent and sell their wares. It is a must visit for every tourist.
All localities are self sufficient for daily needs.
(IMFL) and Country Made Liquor (CL).
Delhi
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. 10.00 crores and a paid up capital of Rs. 6.28 crores. It is involved in several other activities, some of which do not fall under the core activity of promotion of tourism, such as the selling of liquor. This particular activity, however, provides the corporation with revenue that can be utilized in tourism or other related development activities for the National Capital Region of Delhi.
Publicity literature
The Corporation promotes tourism whether or not the activities provide any short-term benefits in terms of revenue. The gains from the promotion of these activities is reviewed regularly as part of a longer term strategy. The use of published literature for publicity and the promotion of tourism is limited to the publication of the following:- Tourism Map of Delhi
- Eicher City Guide
- CD-ROM on Delhi to provide vital information for the tourist
- Annual Calendar and Diary
- First Mini Booklet for Distribution in inbound flight
Tourist facilitation
A large number of tourists arrive at the capital of Delhi every year. Activities provided to tourists regarding include:- Package Tours - limited to very few choices, or sometimes to only one destination.
- Travel Services - travel services in the form of international air ticketing and foreign exchange banking.
- Tourist Transport - taxi services are also provided by the transport division.
- Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus service www.hohodelhi.com|HOHO DELHI - Known as HoHoDelhi, provides sightseeing service to tourists who are willing to explore Delhi with a more flexible schedule. These tours are conducted in specially designed buses which move continuously along a route, allowing tourists to board or alight at any of the pick up/drop off points.
Other tourist activities
The Corporation provides several other activities for tourists. They are:- Garden of Five SensesGarden of Five SensesThe Garden of Five Senses is a park spread over 20 acres, in Saidul Ajaib village, opposite Saket, near the Mehrauli heritage area in Delhi, India. The park was developed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation , Government of Delhi at a cost of Rs 10.5 crore, over a period of...
- a beautiful landscaped park near Saket Metro Station and 2 KMs away from Qutub Minar. - Azad Hind Gram - a rural tourist complex with amphitheater and a museum in the memory of the freedom fighter Subhash Chandra BoseSubhash Chandra BoseSubhas Chandra Bose known by name Netaji was an Indian revolutionary who led an Indian national political and military force against Britain and the Western powers during World War II. Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement and is a legendary figure in...
- four Coffee Homes - run by the Catering Division of DTTDC are located at prime locations in Delhi.
- Dilli HaatDilli HaatDilli Haat is a open-air food plaza cum craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation . At present Delhi has two such bazaars, one near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite INA Market on Sri Aurobindo Marg...
- a market providing items for sale directly by the craftsmen from different parts of the country at one place, recognized as an art, crafts and cultural centre of Delhi, which was visited by approximately 16 lakhs visitors in 2001. Work on Delhi's second Dilli Haat, in Pitampura, close to Pitampura TV Tower and spread over 3 hectares, began in 2008. - Exhibition and Conference
- Musical Fountain - located at Ajmal Khan Park with water cascades synchronized to coloured lights, each show lasts 20 minutes.
- Sound and Light show (Son-et-lumiere) - takes place at the Old Fort, DelhiOld Fort, DelhiPurana Qila , is the inner citadel of the city of Dina-panah, founded by the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun in 1533 and completed five years later...
and projects the Fort's history realistically through weekly one hour shows in HindiHindiStandard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
and English covering the history of Delhi over a period of 5000 years.
Other activities include boating at nearby lakes and arranging for parasailing and mountaineering activities in India.
Shopping
Delhi is also the hub of shopping. It has various local markets, malls and ensconced in its narrow lanes and by lanes are tiny shops which cater to every pocket.Connaught Place is a favourite shopping destination and Jan Path has shops lined on either sides of the road. There are shops selling brassware, silk shawls and stoles, fashion jewellery and Indian bric a brac.
Karol Bagh is a shopper’s delight and it has abundant shopping. In south Delhi are Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar market where shops sell Indian clothing and jewellery.
South Extension is an up market shopping area and several global brands are available here. There are several little places to eat the local cuisine and it is easy on the pocket.
Chandni Chowk is India’s largest whole sale market and tiny kiosks have brisk sales. It is located in Old Delhi. According to the history of Delhi Shah Jehan had planned the market for his daughter to shop at her will for whatever she wanted.
Dilli Haat is an addition to the magnificence of Delhi where artisans from various corners of India showcase their talent and sell their wares. It is a must visit for every tourist.
All localities are self sufficient for daily needs.
Selling of liquor
Besides the core activity of promotion of tourism, the Corporation directly sells liquor all over Delhi, which is one of the few activities that provides net profit to the corporation. The sale of liquor is carried out through liquor shops, which number over one hundred, and includes the direct selling of Indian Made Foreign LiquorIndian Made Foreign Liquor
Indian Made Foreign Liquor, often abbreviated IMFL, is a term used to denote western-style hard liquors such as whisky, rum, vodka, etc., which are manufactured in India...
(IMFL) and Country Made Liquor (CL).
Infrastructure
The Corporation constructs flyovers as part of the development of infrastructure for easy commuting by tourists in Delhi. The revenue for the construction of some of the flyovers in Delhi has been generated from a share of profit that the Corporation earns from the sale of Country made Liquor (CL). The Corporation charges a flat rate of profit, a margin of Rs.6 per bottle of country liquor, of which a share of Rs.5/- has been fixed as a contribution towards the construction of flyovers. The construction is carried out by the Engineering Division of the Corporation.Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (Delhi Chapter) provides short-term diploma programmes in Tourism and Travel Management on a continuous basis, which assists development of tourism by transferring knowledge in areas of tour and tourism.Proposed projects
DTTDC has several projects planned:- Garden of Five SensesGarden of Five SensesThe Garden of Five Senses is a park spread over 20 acres, in Saidul Ajaib village, opposite Saket, near the Mehrauli heritage area in Delhi, India. The park was developed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation , Government of Delhi at a cost of Rs 10.5 crore, over a period of...
, Saidul AjaibSaidul AjaibSaid-ul-Ajaib is a census town in South district in the Indian state of Delhi. Today it is most known for the Garden of Five Senses park developed by Delhi Tourism.-Demographics:...
, near Saket - Development of Four Dilli HaatDilli HaatDilli Haat is a open-air food plaza cum craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation . At present Delhi has two such bazaars, one near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite INA Market on Sri Aurobindo Marg...
s. - Water Sports Tourism Complex at Bhaalswa Lake
- Establishment of Wayside Amenities at N.H.-8.
- Development of a Mini India Heritage Complex
- Restoration of denotified monuments
- Refurbishment of monuments
- Tourist reception centers
- Meet and Assist Services
- Radio Cabs
- Photo Identity Cards .
- Illumination of Monuments
- Development of Lakes
- Use of Information Technology-Helpline/ call center
- 52 Episode tele-serial on tourism
- Handy Audio reach kit
- Computer kiosks with WLL phones.