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Delhi is one of the major international gateways to India. Being the capital, Delhi is connected to most of the leading cites of the world. Even domestically it’s the hub of any connectivity within the country.
Flying into Delhi during peak winter months (Dec-Feb) and summer months (May-July), can get real busy and one will need to book their international tickets well in advance to secure fair deals.
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It is imperative to check and confirm (or even double check during peak times) your air bookings especially during busy vacation travel time.
By Air :
Indira Gandhi International airport, caters to both international and domestic flights. Located at 45 minutes drive from South Delhi or half-hour drive from Gurgaon, the airport get real busy during peak travel.
On Landing at the Delhi airport, after you get out of the immigration and walk through the crowded hall you will see two exits, one on the right (coffee shop side) and the other on you left. Make sure you co-ordinate with your pickup about which exit to meet at.
When departing from the airport, please ensure that your departure tax is paid. Usually this is included in your ticket prices these days. Once you enter the airport gate, you might not be able to come out. So exchange your goodbyes right before entering the gate (the one with security guard outside).
Most of the domestic flights leave from the same airport. The other airport is Palam, which is very rarely used. Justly make sure where your flight is from.
To view details on the various airlines running and their schedules and contact information, check our ‘Air Travel In India Chart’ .
By Train :
Delhi is connected to nearly all train stations is India. Although most of the train leaves from New Delhi Railway station at Paharganj, the other stations are at Nizamuddin, Old Delhi and then there are some train from Delhi Cantt (West Delhi).
New Delhi Railway station is nearest to CP, and Nizamuddin is nearer to South Delhi. There is a Foreign Tourist Booking office at New Delhi Railway station right above the main entrance platform 1. You can use this office and avoid the touts for special tourist-quota allocation or if you are a holder of Indian Rail Pass or are interested in buying one. If you want to buy tickets here you will need either US dollars or Pounds Sterling.
There are other booking offices at Okhla (South Delhi) or Chelmsford Road ,between the New Delhi station and Connaught Place, however, these are very busy as well.
Its recommended to either use Train Booking Travel Agents who book for a minimal service charge (usually $1.5). It’s a well worth the nominal fee.
For details on all trains to and from Delhi check our “Train Travel in India Chart”.
By Bus :
Delhi is well connected to North India by buses. Buses to various places run fairly regularly from the ISBT (Main Bus Station).
The local buses running within the city are best avoided. Private buses to Rajas than are also available from outside Bikaner House near Indian gate area.
You should read the ‘Travel’ by Buses’ section to understand how to use buses in India.’ ‘Tourist coaches’ are also available but these are recommended for city tours or small distance (under 5 hour) rides.
Getting Around The City :
Getting around in Delhi, thru heavily trafficked roads of a widely spread out city can be a task. Local buses are not recommended. ‘Metro’ is the recent choice, however getting to Metro station can still be a task and might call for a Rickshaw or Auto Rickshaw ride.
If you intend to do a fair amount of distance or sight seeing, hiring a cab is a great choice. At an average cost of $15-$20 a day for 80 kms. It can be a unmatched convenience. Auto rickshaws, although widely available can be bumpy and not the best solution for longer distances. Haggling for your ride can be a big task with ‘Auto’ drivers. For short distances, it’s a great option. Cycle Rickshaws do not run everywhere in his city. They are harder to come by and can only work for inner city ride for very shot distances and can only be sought as a replacement of walking. Rickshaws however are not suggested in this crazy traffic.
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