Delhi Heritage Information System

Delhi Heritage and History is a technology-enabled documentation project of the urban social technology firm, Mapunity, focused on the local history of the city. It combines information on different aspects of the heritage of cities - the built form, a chronology, cultural distinction, and more - to make it easier to know and celebrate the heritage of the city and the region around it.

Mapunity's HH platform is also available for the following cities.

INDIA (100+ cities)

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GLOBAL (50+ cities)

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Available features :

Places of interest, shown on a local map
Directions to key places, along with travel information
A chronology of the past in the region around the city
Examples of vernacular architecture from the region
Local cuisine and popular dishes
Local crafts that are distinctive to the region
Local folklore, art, and dances
A quick learning platform the local language of the city
Museums and galleries where local history can be understood and experienced
An events calendar listing the dates on which different notable events are scheduled
Books about the city that are sold in stores and online
Walking tours in the city
Bus tours of the city
Day trips from the city to places of historical interest nearby.
Pictures, videos and audio clips of historical interest
Maps of the city at different times in the past
A social toolbox for users to create and maintain their own memories linked to history and heritage.
Information about governance of history-related matters in the city.

BOOKS

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Trees of Delhi

A highly useful naturalist's guide on Delhi's Flora. This book not just identifies 250 trees in Delhi but also tells you how the vegetation has changed in and around the city. It's a favourite of all the tree lovers as well as botanists.