Astana , General info:
5/10

Formerly Tselinograd, later Akmola. Nowadays it is called Astana. Previously Astana was the oblast's center (administrative unit in Kazakhstan). Now it is a capital since 1997. The capital was transferred from Almaty. Since that time Astana is growing fast. It is situated on both sides of Esil river. The right bank is called old town, whilst the left bank is a new administrative center of the new capital.

Astana , Cheap stuff:
5/10

Astana is one the most expenssive cities in Kazakhstan along with Almaty (financial and cultural center), Atyrau (oil and gas capital) and Aktau (sea port on Caspian). Cheap stuff can be found in bazaars and large markets like "Eurasia", "Arman" and etc.

Astana , Food:
4/10

Eating is a problem in Astana though there are lots of cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, most of them can not be considered to be cheap or good. Usually, food is expenssive and fairly good. A usual lunch for a person might cost starting from 1500 tenge (13 USD). And it is not a good lunch at all.

Astana , Hotels:
5/10

There are many hotels and lots are being built. Astana can boast Intercontinental hotel, Rixos President hotel and a few more 5* hotels. There are also 2-3 hotels with 4* grading. And lots of 2* hotels. But prices usually high inspite of fair service. A single room in 2-3* hotel might cost 40-50 usd. 6* hotels cost from 200 Usd.

Astana , Safety:
5/10

It is quite safe to walk in the downtown in midnight. Though it is highly not advised to walk somewhere in the suburbs. There lots of police cams and police booths all over the city.

New Delhi , General info:
7/10

A historic city that was rebuilt again and again, with some marginal changes in geographical extent, it has three estates of the Indian government. In Mahabharata era, it was Hastinapur. The Purana Qila is said to be the site of Pandavas. The British contributiion is Lutyens' Delhi, a stately regal splendid magnificent city, with Rasjtrapati Bhavan, built for the Viceroy, in 1930s. He never stayed thre. the President of India has by convention shunned the main quarters reserved for the head of State.

New Delhi , Don't miss:
7/10

The Qutb Minar, The Red Fort (Lal Qila), Purna Qila, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Lodhi Gardens, Jantar Mantar and Rashtrapati Bhawan. Connaught Circus and Janpath have their own charm.

New Delhi , Food:
8/10

Both Punjabi and North Indian cuisine, Moghlai. Exotic cuisine is the craze now. Continental Italian, the list goes on...One has cheap roadside dhabas, eateires. . and expensive hotels.

New Delhi , Hotels:
5/10

Many hotels, to suit every pocket and palate

New Delhi , Safety:
2/10

Well, it depends on which sector of the city you are in. They could ride rough-shod over you.