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Arrival and Departure Citizens of all countries (including Commonwealth) require a valid passport and an appropriate (entry, transit or tourist) visa. More Informations… |
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Custom Clearance Visitors who do not have any dutiable goods or ‘high-valued’ articles or foreign exchange in excess of US$ 2500 or unaccompanied baggage. More Informations… |
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Currency Regulation You can bring in any amount of foreign currency, travellers cheques, etc., and take out as much as you brought in. More Informations… |
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Export Regulation The visitor can take back all articles brought in by him. In addition, he can take out the following purchased in India. More Informations… |
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Banks in Delhi Banks in residential areas generally observe the weekly holiday of the area. More Informations… |
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Credit Cards Large establishments generally accept American Express, Visa and Diners Club credit cards. More Informations… |
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Tipping Tipping is optional, although cabbies and rickshaw drivers seem to expect tips from foreign tourists. More Informations… |
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Conducted Tour To see all the places of historical interest in Delhi, it is advisable to use a guided tour. Delhi is a round and widely spread out city. More Informations… |
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Shopping India is a shopper’s paradise. Delhi markets specialise in carpets, handicrafts, jewellery, readymade garments and leather goods. More Informations… |
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Bargaining Asking for a discount is part of the shopping experience – you might be lucky and the shopkeepers may oblige. More Informations… |
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Tourist Information Make sure that luggage is only given to a member of the hotel’s bell staff and a receipt is issued for stored luggage. More Informations… |
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Monuments Entry Fees here are several historical monuments in Delhi. Some of them bear an entry fees for the visitors. More Informations… |
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Suitcase Try to carry suitcases made of light material with wheels, or suitcases with number lock system. Keep your suitcases locked, and always carry an extra lock. More Informations… |
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Carry only Essential Taking cognisance of time, place and season of visit, carry only the most important things with you. Avoid unnecessary items like too much of eatables, bulky clothing, heavy items, etc. More Informations… |
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Important Documents Avoid carrying valuable things. Wear a money necklace or stitch a pocket inside your outfit to keep important documents like passport, credit cards. More Informations… |
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Taxi / Auto Rickshaw Always book your taxi inside the airport. If you take a pre-paid taxi, pay a stipulated fare while at the airport counter. After which you need not pay anything to the taxi driver. More Informations… |
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Hotel Booking For hotel bookings and other information, check out our Travel & Accommodation section. There is no dearth of hotels in Delhi. There are numerous touts offering hotel services at the airport. More Informations… |
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Emergency Lines In case of emergencies you can always contact to the under noted numbers: Women Help line No: 1091 Police: 100 More Informations… |
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Doctor / Chemist If you need a doctor, your hotel can contact a house physician. The medical stores in Super Bazar, Connaught Circus and in AIIMS and at some private hospitals such as Batra (Tughlakabad Institutional Area) . More Informations… |
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Food and Beverages Delhi has an amazing variety of non-vegetarian and vegetarian cuisine. Contrary to what you may have heard, all Indian food is not hot and spicy. Most dishes are only richly garnished to provide an exciting flavour. More Informations… |
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Beggars If you encounter beggars, who are rare in New Delhi, give in kind rather than in cash. More Informations… |
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Telephone & Telegraph You can direct dial to most cities in India, and to countries abroad. For elsewhere book a call through the operator. More Informations… |
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Safety Tips Leave valuables and important papers, such as jewellery and passports in your hotel’s safe deposit box. Never leave these items unattended in your room. More Informations… |
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Etiquettes By nature, Delhiites are affectionate. They will go all out to make you feel at home. While visiting temples / places of worship one should always leave one’s footwear outside. More Informations… |