GETTING THERE BY AIR
Airport : Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL),
Tel: 011-2565-2010/11
The Airport is located 23 km (14 miles) southwest of central Delhi
and is the main international gateway to India. If you are flying
to Indian destinations beyond Delhi, please be aware that the Domestic
Terminal at Palam is located 5 km (3.1 miles) from the international
terminal.
Major Airlines
Almost all major international air services fly to Delhi on a regular
basis.
Approximate Flight Times To Delhi
From London : 8 hours 25 minutes
From New York : 16 hours
From Los Angeles : 24 hours
From Sydney : 17 hours
Airport Facilities include foreign exchange (but no ATM), tourist
information counter, snack bars, bookshop, duty-free shops, restaurant
and resting rooms. There is a Business Centre with office facilities
including fax, telephones and photocopiers.
Transport To The City
Metered taxis are available outside the airport. The Delhi Traffic
Police Pre-Paid Taxi Booth issues a ticket, which is given to the
allocated driver in lieu of a cash payment. Fares should be about
Rs 200 - 250 for the 30 - 45 minute drive to central Delhi. The
Ex-Servicemen's Air Link Transport Service (Tel: 91-11-331 6530)
operates a 45-minute shuttle to and from Connaught Place for Rs
25.
GETTING THERE BY CAR
Routes To The City
North : Grand Trunk Road (National Highway 1) from Amritsar
South : Mathura Road from Agra
East : National Highway (N2) from Kolkata
West : Gurgaon Road (National Highway 8 / N1)
Driving Times To Delhi
From Agra : 2 hours 15 minutes
Jaipur : 2 hours 45 minutes
Amritsar : 4 hours 45 minutes
Coach Services
Delhi is linked by bus services - air conditioned, deluxe and ordinary
- to all major destinations in northern India. The Interstate Bus
Terminus (Tel:011-2386-0290), at Kashmir Gate, north of Old Delhi
Railway Station, is the terminus for all intercity bus services.
Facilities include left-luggage, bank, post office, pharmacy and
restaurant.
GETTING THERE BY TRAIN
Delhi is the hub of the Indian Railways (Tel: 1330, 1335; http://www.indianrail.gov.in)
network, and has two major railway stations, one each in New Delhi
and Old Delhi. New Delhi station, east of Pahar Ganj (Main Bazaar)
is within walking distance of Connaught Place. Main Delhi station
(Old Delhi), west of Red Fort, is about 7 km (four miles) from Connaught
Place. All stations have basic waiting room and restaurant facilities.
Online Booking Service (http://irctc.com/displayServlet) is also
available now.
Rail Services
The International Tourist Bureau (Tel:011-23346804, 2340-5156) at
New Delhi station is for foreigners only and takes payment in US
Dollars or Pounds Sterling. The main ticket office is at IRCA Building,
Chelmsford Road, Pahar Ganj. The Indrail Pass, valid for seven to
90 days and costing US$ 80- 1060, allows unlimited travel for the
period of validity.
