Travel to Delhi: Delhi Indira Ghandi International Airport, (DEL), is around 10 miles west of New Delhi’s city center and is the busiest airport in India. It has three huge terminals and more in process. The airport is reachable by rail system. The nearest railway station is Palam. Terminals 2 and 3 are served by the Delhi Airport Metro Express train line that runs from the Airport metro station to the New Delhi metro station railway station every 10 minutes.
Travel to Delhi: Getting Around
Delhi Metro is the quickest and most affordable mode of transportation in Delhi outside of bicycle taxis, depending on how far you need to travel. The network has air-condition coaches and even coaches reserve for women. There is also Uber in Delhi; just book a ride via the app.
Best Time to Travel to Delhi
The best time to travel to Delhi is October to March. Winter is sunny and pleasant. In the fall, there are numerous festivals, such as Diwali, as well as music, film and literature festivals and cultural holidays when elephants are dress on marigolds and parade out. From April to June the weather heats up considerably.
Top Things to Do in Delhi
Qutab Minar
Visiting this UNESCO world heritage site is among the top things to do in Delhi. The tomb was build in 1192 by the first ruler of Delhi and it stands at 240 feet tall – a five story marvel of marble and sandstone.
Lotus Temple
The whole Lotus Temple was carve from pure marble and into the design of a lotus flower. Unfortunately, photography is not allows and there is a strict code of silence to maintain at all times. This is a great place to go if you want to meditate or contemplate and get clarity on certain problems.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
This is the official residence of the President of India and features more than 400 rooms. The palatial building houses bodyguards, administrative staff as well as the president. Among the highlights of this site is the legendary Mughal Gardens.
Pragati Maidan
These grounds are use exclusively for national and international exhibitions, but you can browse the souvenir stalls as well as exhibitions on electronics, furniture, food and textiles.
Delhi Zoo
Adjacent to the Old Fort and ramparts, the zoo brings 2,000 different species of avian and animal life that can explore the zoo by foot or battery-operate car. The zoo also houses a library and cafeteria.
Old Delhi
Take a pedicab through this crowded part of Delhi to see, touch and feel the real India amid narrow alleys and colorful shops.
Delhi: Travel Tips
+ Be mindful of personal belongings at all times.
+ Be cautious when taking taxi alone at night in New Delhi
+ Expect crowds, throngs of them, as the city is among the most populated cities in India.
+ Most bars in Delhi close by 12:30 am, and beer or wine shops close by 10 pm.
+ You should drink only bottled water in Delhi and make sure the water is not water from a recycled bottle – which may not contain filtered water at all. Similarly, avoid milk products and if a sensitive eater, do not venture out of international hotels for meals.
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