New Delhi Travel Forum

Hello,
I'm not sure if July and August are cricket season with all the rain but would there still be club matches on and how do I go about getting a ticket to attend?
I would also like to partake in a cooking course from one afternoon to a few days either in Delhi or Ladekh.
Thanks for info and I might have a few more questions over the next few weeks!

How much distance between Delhi Airport & IFCI Tower,61, Nehru Place,Next to Eros Tower),New Delhi - 110019 and how much time require in Taxi
Ranjan

When is the best weather for visiting.

My husband and I are planning to take our parents to visit Delhi/Agra/Jaipur at the end of the year. Unfortunately we have only 7 days to spare - 27th Dec to 4th Jan. We understand that fog plays havoc with flight arrivals and departures. We will be travelling from Chennai to Delhi and wondered whether it was safe to take a flight without the risk of having our flights cancelled or re-routed. Whatever happens we have to get back to Chennai by 4th Jan to fly out of India. We are wondering if we should travel by train to avoid flight disruptions caused by fog but this would eat up two whole days out of our 7 days although it would be a lot more fun. Any information and advice would be appreciated. Since we don't want to waste too much time on travelling around Delhi could you please recommend hotels or B&Bs in a central part of the city. Many thanks.
Cheers
Mara

How much should I expect to pay for a SIM card in India? Any company/provider in particular should I go with? Thanks.

Hello, I'm going from Jaipur to Varanasi via Dehli. The most convenient flights have 2:10 hours change: Indian that comes to Delhi at 12:20 and Spicejet that departs to Varanassi at 14:35.

However, I'm aware of flight delays that occur often in India according to travel reports. I believe if Indian is late, money for Spicejet burn. What would you suggest:
1. Booking both flights and hope Indian is in time
2. Booking only Jaipur-Dehli and purchasing Dehli-Varanasi flight at the airport
3. Instead, booking both flights of the same airline , Kingfisher (very inconvenient time though).

Will be traveling to Bangalore soon. What is the best rate method to exchange currency? Should I purchase rupees here in the US, or should I wait until I get to India, and go to a bank or currency exchange? How about selling back rupees? Thanks!

Joe and daughter Alex

Hi all,

I am going to Delhi for the 3rd time in 2 years with my hubby,we have our 1st wedding anniv to be celebrated there,so I have planned a surprise trip for my hubby, as he loves Delhi.We have seen most of the historic places in Delhi in our earlier trips, so I need to make this as a unique one.We are in UK now,I have some questions and hope you can answer......

1.I have Booked a hotel called 'Avalan Courtyard' near Airport on the Gurgon highway,how good is the hotel? Is it easily accessible to the city?

2. I want to show him some Offbeat places in Delhi,any suggestions?

3. Need suggestion for a good rooftop resturants,in an affordable scale price or any other good resturants?

4. Finally, how about the weather in July?

Sorry,i have too many questions, but I have planned this as a surprise trip for my hubby,everytime he took me there, but this time I wanna give him the much deserved surprise...Kindly please help me to have a good trip...

Regards,

Priya Manishankar.

We would like to find a driver to pick us up at the Radisson hotel around noon of January 24, drive us to Agra. We would like to return to Delhi late in the afternoon of the 25th.

Would this require two separate drivers? What is the best way to do this?
What do you suggest?

Thank you in advance. Jan

Hi

I am planning on being in Delhi for a couple of days, seeing the Old City, the national museum, etc...I will be returning after 2 weeks and was hoping to leave some luggage and return to teh same hotel..

Can anyone reccommend a hotel that is pretty centrally located for the things I'll be doing, fairly budget but not basic, and obviosly has a luggage storage facility?

Thanks!

I'll be leaving the country for the first time (ever) and I'm wondering if anyone will be in the area as well around that time? I wouldn't mind company. Also, is anyone familiar with Roshan Villa? I've looked alll over the place and can't seem to find any pictures or a good description:/ Any help is appreciated.
Cheers.

Hi, I'll be travelling to Kolkata. Most flights arrive in New Delhi in the middle of the night. The connecting flight to Kolkata is not until early morning. I'm wondering if anyone can give me tips if there are any hotel next to the airport or near the airport and the price range? Appreciate any tips. Thanks

hi there, i m a single woman planning to visit india - new delhi on my own sometime at mid to end of may (approximately 1 week)...followed by a flight to mumbai to meet up with my friends whereby we will continue our trip to goa, kerala,etc...ending our trip in bangalore..

my qns are :
1. is it safe for a single female to travel within new delhi?
2. what are the must see in new delhi?
3. should i buy a travel package (for the golden triangle)from home or should i go to new delhi and buy it?
4. I am looking at mid-range accomodation(costs not more than US$50/ nite). Which accomodations is recommended?

I guess thats all for now..
I greatly appreciate your help as i realise that my time is running up pretty soon...

When is the best time to visit Humayun’s Tomb? Sunset or Sunrise? I only have limited time to slip away, so I'd like to make the most of it.

Thanks for all input

Hello I was wondering if anyone can help?
I am travelling to New Delhi in 2 weeks (April) and have heard rave reviews about Bukhara Restaurant in New Delhi, at the Sheraton Hotel. It will be my partners birthday when travelling so I would love to take him here for a lovely meal. I have searched the internet for hours and cannot find any way to book/reserve this restaurant. I live in England so would therefore struggle to ring, but if I could email that would be great! Please, please, please could anyone advise me whether this is possible or whether I will have to just cross my fingers and hope we can go without a reservation.

Thank you.

I'm planning to take the bus to Jalandhar from the Delhi airport which I will pre-book from home (probably Indo Canadian). However, I heard you can no longer catch the bus from the airport, you have to go to the bus station. Can anyone tell me how much the taxi ride will cost from the airport to the bus station. Also how safe is it for me to take the taxi alone, my flight lands at 11pm. I'm hoping to find someone on my flight who is taking the bus too but in the event I don't, do bus companies offer to pick you up from the airport?

Also, returning I have a several hours before my flight departs from Delhi - is there anywhere I can safely and securely store my luggage at the airport while I do some shopping? Any recommendations on where to go shopping would be appreciated too - purses, shoes, tops, shawls, decorative piece, etc.

Thanks!

I shall be visiting New Delhi by end of April 2008. I am quite excited and happy to visit one of the most high ranking tourist place in the world. Looking forward to have tips on how to get the maximum in least time as I only have one week. Any VT'er for a meet up....Many thanx and best regards, A

Could anyone advise how far the train station is from Delhi airport and the name of the station please? I know I can catch the train which takes 4 and half hours. I just need the above information before I acually book.

hello
i have the opportunity to go on a trip to mid-northern india and nepal early march for 15 dyas. But i've heard that weather might be dodgy these days, rainfalls etc.is it true?somebody else told me that rainy season starts mid-april so i am a bit confused.thank u

Dear VT members ,
Hi , we are a group of 8 persons and would like to travel to Inida on March.
We want to rent an apartment with three bedrooms for one week. We had some look at internet but couldn't find any. Can you help us and advice some good apartments ? Which part of New Delhi is a good place to stay ?
Thanks

Hi everyone,

I am planning to spend around 3 weeks in Delhi from the end of December onwards. As far as I can tell, it's the coldest time of the year - but how cold does it actually get? Being from Cape Town, and having lived in Europe, I know there can be a huge difference between winters! So, can anyone give me advice as to whether I will need to bring boots / scarves / gloves / a winter coat, or will a light jacket and some sensible shoes do? Also, is there much going on in and around the city that time of year?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Karen

Hi
Can anyone please suggest how and where to get a visa for India.
I've heard there are ques for visa at the embassies.
Thanks in advance
Balram

Can anybody recommend any good buget hotel near Laparoscopy Hospital in Tilak Nagar, New Delhi which is very clean, safe, and new.
Thanks.
Mehmet, Turkey.

Because the train times are so awkward we are thinking of taking an AC car to get us to Delhi by lunchtime. Have been quoted RS3500 - anyone interested in sharing? Email nigel @laclef.co.uk or phone 0044 7968 784108

Wondering if anybody can suggest a nice hotel in Connought Place? I am a woman travelling alone...arriving at 1:30am. I am looking for a reliable hotel to arrange pick up from airport. Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

We will be arriving in New Delhi on a Monday evening and by the time we have picked up luggage and cleared customs it will be 10:30 or 11PM local time. Will there be a currency exchange open then, and are traveller's checks or U.S. cash preferred? Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a decent budget hotel near New Delhi station. Are there any first class waiting rooms at the station and would you recommend them for an overnight stay for a family.

Thanks

Hi.. i will be in Delhi in the next week with my family and i have onward journeys to mumbai,goa.. Im staying in Grand sartaj hotel in a place called Aurobindo Marg. I have only one and a half day to see Delhi.They say the hotel is near Qutub minar and lotus temple. I just want to plan my sightseeing(places to see in the evenings and day)We arrive on one evening,stay for the full next day and depart the day after.Is is advisable to hire a taxi for a day or make instant arrangments?

Hello,

By any chance does anyone know if there is a sports bar, or any place that would possibly have a satellite dish to broadcast US sporting events like football in New Delhi?

Thanks

Hello,
I'm landing in Delhi next week, and would like to buy a cheap cell phone. I've rented SIM cards in the past, but my current phone (Sprint) doesn't use SIM's. Any advice on prices, and where I can go to shop. I'm looking for a basic phone, I don't mind a used one, and want to spend less than $100.00 USD.
Thanks!