Flights from Seattle to Delhi
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Airports in Seattle
The city of Seattle in Washingto is served by three airports. They are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Boeing Field or King County International Airport, and Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (also known as Sea-Tac Airport or Sea-Tac) is the primary airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area. Located about 13 miles away from Downtown Seattle, it is the largest in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Passengers can avail scheduled flights to most of the major destinations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
One can connect to the airport from the city (or vice-versa) by driving along State Route 99 highway, or by using rail service (offered by Seattle's Central Link light rail line) or bus service (offered by the King County Metro bus system and Sound Transit regional express bus service). Another option is to use door-to-door shuttle services (Shuttle Express and Speedi Shuttle), taxis, Limousines, app-based transportation network companies and rental cars facility.
Explore Delhi
Delhi (officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi) is a city and a union territory of India. Continuously inhabited since 6th century BC, it is one of the oldest existing cities in the world and ranks next to Jerusalem and Varanasi in terms of antiquity. Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires over its existence till date, and its long list of architectural monuments are a clear reflection of the same. Some of the most famous architectural monuments here include India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jama Masjid. The city is the largest commercial centre in northern India, it also hosts Asia's largest auto show (the Auto Expo) and the world's second largest exhibition of books (New Delhi World Book Fair). Traversing through the city is also a breeze with its well-rounded transit system, Delhi Metro - ranks among the top 10 largest metro systems in the world and Delhi Transport Corporation (or DTC) - operates the world's largest fleet of CNG-powered buses.
Things to do in Delhi
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar was built during 1193 and 1368, and used to rank as the world's tallest skyscraper then. It was constructed along with Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque around 1198 and this mosque complex is one of the earliest surviving Islamic structures in the Indian subcontinent. The Qutub Minar is 72.5 meter high minaret tapering into 5 storeys. It is best described as a subject of delightful artisanship and ornate Persian architectural styles.
Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historical fort named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and situated in Delhi. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1659, it served as the residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years before being serially subdued by Marathas, Sikhs and British. The Indian Prime Minister gives a speech on the country's Independence Day (15 August) and then hoists the Indian Tricolor flag here ever since 1947. The Red Fort also houses several museums that contain artifacts related to the former emperors.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid or Masjid-i Jahan-Numa (literally translating to the World-Reflecting Mosque) is one of the largest mosques in India. This mid-17th century mosque is one of the last monuments built under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's aegis and had then cost 1 million rupees. It is bounded by three great gates, four towers and two 40 meter high minarets, and it can accommodate over 25000 people at a time.
Best Time to fly to Delhi
The best times to fly to Delhi are the late autumn, winter, and early spring seasons that together run from October to March. The weather is at its supreme best as the temperature ranges between 20 and 33 degree Celsius with occasional rains. This translates into lots of time for sightseeing and enjoying cultural festivals like Baisakhi and Holi. Budget travelers can visit Delhi during the summer and early monsoon season from May to August. It is hot and humid at 33 to 40 deg C with a good amount of rainfall, a combination that attracts fewer tourists and thus affordable flight and accommodation rates.
