Rickshaws

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document with a valid visa. A visa is required for most nationalities, with the exception of Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives (if not arriving from mainland China). The visa has to be requested through an online application, and the instruction for filling …

Though many places such as large hotels, shops, and restaurants will accept international credit cards, such as American Express, MasterCard and Visa, many small family-run shops still operate on only cash. It might be troublesome for you to find an ATM in your vicinity since they're not evenly distributed. A fee is almost always …

A trip to New Delhi would be perfect around October and November or February and March when the pleasant autumn makes it for a comfortable tour around the city's famous landmarks. This is also the period when festivities like 'Diwali' Festival (in October) and other genres of festivals (ranging from drama to literature to …

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a major hub for domestic and international air travel. The domestic terminals (1A and 1B) are located 15 kilometres from the city centre and the international terminal is a further 8 kilometres out. All international visitors must have a valid visa for entry. A free shuttle bus service operates between …

The Delhi Metro is a network running from the north to south and east to west, crossing at Connaught Place. It is by far the easiest way to get around this traffic-choked city. The Tourist Cards offer unlimited travel for one day or three days. You can also buy a normal card. Delhi also has …

The bus system in New Delhi is cheap and serves many routes. According to western standards, this might not be the most comfortable way to travel around town. There are both red and green buses. The main bus station is called Delhi Inter State Bus Terminal and is located north of the Old Delhi train …

The rickshaws, also called “auto”, are like tuk-tuks. This is an affordable way to travel around the city if you are going short distances. Remember to negotiate on the fares before getting …

Stamps can be purchased from post offices, newsagents and some travel stores. Local post offices are generally open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-12pm. The large General Post Offices have longer opening hours, Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm and Sat 9.30am-1pm. General Post …

It is easy to hail a taxi or rickshaw on the street, especially in the city centre, at the airport or train stations. To avoid the hassle of haggling for a price, try the Delhi Traffic Police Pre-Paid Taxi Booth at the airport or book taxis through your hotel. For short journeys around the …

In New Delhi, you will find pharmacies in most shopping centres. Some of the best pharmacies are: - Rx Pharmacy (online service available) Address: 214, Anarkali Complex, Jhandewalan Extn Telephone: +91 95822 00602 Opening hours: 9 am–9 pm - Apollo Pharmacy Address: Vasant Kunj, Connaught Place, West Patel Nagar & Other Outlets Telephone: +91 1860 500 0101 Opening hours: 24 …

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The power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 …