Medical Treatment Specialties in DELHI
Cardiovascular, Cosmetic, Dental Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss, MAS & Bariatric Surgery, Hair Transplant, etc.

Delhi's Leading Hospitals & Clinics:
• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Clinic Dermatech Laser Centre
• MAS & Bariatric Surgery Centre
• New Look Laser Clinic
• Sunetra Eye Centre
• Hair Transplant Centre
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
• Soni Dental Clinic
• Rancan Gamma Knife Centre

Medical Standards and Accreditation:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Indian Medical Association, Indian Health Care Federation, JCI.

DELHI as a treatment city at a Glance:
Most health travelers heading to India come to Delhi for super-specialty cardiovascular or orthopedic treatment. Apollo Hospitals, India’s largest healthcare provider owns 37 hospitals and 7,000 beds.

Health travelers willing to undergo the long flight and endure the bustling capital city will find nearly every treatment specialty available, including knee replacements, cosmetic surgery, heart bypass surgery, valve replacement, prostate surgery, spinal rehabilitation, dental care, cataract removal, bone marrow transplants, neurosurgery, radiotherapy for brain tumors, hair restoration, and preventative healthcare checks.

New Delhi is sprawling, busy, noisy, and as the name implies, relatively new. Although startling cultural and economic contrasts exist, travelers are likely to find themselves more at home in Delhi than I other Indian cities such as Mumbai or Chennai. Delhi is the nearest medical center and point of departure for those patients willing and able to visit India’s star tourist attraction, the Taj Mahal in Agra (about 200 kilometers, or 120 miles, away).

About Delhi:
Delhi, the capital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries and one can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the imperial city created as India’s capital by the British, intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying various modern style of architecture.

The Old Delhi is famous for the historical sights. Here one can visit The Jama Mosque- built in 1650 AD - the India’s largest mosque, which is made of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Drive past the northern gate of the mosque which leads to fabled Chandni Chowk (Moonlight square) and is the main area of the old city. Also visit the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of the Taj Mahal – Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal chambers. Thereafter proceed on to Raj Ghat –the cremation site of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi, who died in 1948.

The sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to Humayun’s Tomb (1565 AD). Drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) and visit the Qutab Minar 73 meters high which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consist intricately carved quotations from Koran (the holy book of the Muslims) and is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque stands the Iron pillar, which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. The drive through New Delhi, includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Rastrapati Bhawan (The President’s House –1929 ) and the Government buildings (1921-30 ).

GETTING THERE:
Access by Air:
Being the capital city of India New Delhi is well connected to all the major Indian cities through airways. Delhi has an international and domestic airport. It has regular flights to all the major Indian cities.

Access by Rail:
Regular train services connect Delhi to all the major cities in India.

Access by Road:
Delhi’s large network of roads and National Highway connects it to the major cities of India.

Location Map of New Delhi:

Climate:
Delhi's climate is, sad to say, infamously bad, combining the scorching aridity of Rajasthan's deserts with the frigid cold of the Himalayas. From April to October, temperatures are scorching hot (over 40°C is common), and the monsoon rains deluge the city in July and August. In winter, especially December and January, temperatures can dip to near-zero and the city is blanketed in thick fog, causing numerous flight cancellations. The shoulder seasons (Feb-Apr and Sep-Nov) are comparatively pleasant, with temperatures in the 20-30°C range, but short.

Sightseeing places in and around Old & New Delhi :

Lotus (Bahai) Temple : The Bahai faith was founded in 1844 by The BAB, who along with Baha’Ullah are the twin prophets of this faith with the BAB as the forerunner. This faith stands for unity of God, unity of all religions and unity of mankind. The Lotus temple signifies the oneness of the mankind, purity and world harmony. There are 9 doors in this temple which symbolizes each of the major religions of the world which leads to the common prayer hall. This temple unlike all other religion temples is open to the people of all religions.

Qutab Minar, Built by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, this tower standing 72.5 m tall, dates back to the 13th century, and is one of the greatest bequests of Islamic culture.

Red Fort, One of Delhi's magnificent monuments, the Red Fort was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, the architect of the Taj Mahal, in 1648.

Rail Museum : This museum is unique of its kind and it houses one of the oldest steam engines in addition to a large number of unusual locomotives and coaches that belonged to Indian Maharajas. The exhibit traces more than 140 years of Indian Railways.

India Gate, The 42 m high arch was raised as a memorial to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the great world war.

Suggested Hotels for stay at New Delhi during your Medical Treatments :

The Connaught Hotel: The Connaught Hotel is strategically located in the Central Business District of New Delhi. The hotel is preferred by the discerning business traveler and the tourists alike. The hotel is in the vicinity of New Delhi Railway Station and is well connected to International and Domestic airports. The well-appointed rooms of The Connaught hotel are spread over 6 floors. The guest room equipped with shower, direct dial telephone, 4-channel hi-fi music, individual thermostatically controlled air-conditioning and colour TV with in-house video facility prove to be cocoon of comfort.

HOTEL AMENITIES : Board room, 3 conference rooms with facilities, business centre, travel desk, shopping arcade, bank, currency exchange.

Suggested Service Apartment for stay at New Delhi during your Medical Treatments :

Ahuja Residency: Located in Delhi's finest colonies, Ahuja Residency's guesthouses and service apartments are renowned for their high standards of cleanliness and service. They offer a great "value-for-money" experience for both the business and the leisure traveler. No hotel, however grand, gives you the feel of home like the Ahuja Residency does. From the privacy of an affluent residential colony, down to home-cooked food, everything at the Ahuja Residency has a touch of home to it. It has all the comforts of home with the conveniences of a hotel.

Facilities & Services
Ahuja Residency offers a quiet, relaxing and un-intruding atmosphere. All our properties have attractive and spacious lounges and dining rooms. The guest houses are absolutely safe with reliable night security arrangements.

Each elegantly appointed room comes air-conditioned so you don't have to suffer the great Indian summer. Beautifully done up interiors open up to private balconies. Sunlight floods through airy windows and gingerly settles on polished floors. Add to this the spacious squeaky - clean bathrooms. And cable television, a telephone for your local and overseas calls, 24-hour internet connectivity and faxing facilities, laundry and room service that make up for creature comforts.

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