Delhi (DEL)
DISTANCE FROM ALMATY
1635 km /1022 Miles
FLIGHT DURATION
3 hours 50 minutes
LOCAL TIME
GMT +05:30
CLIMATE
Summer starts in Delhi from April, the temperature climbs relentlessly to more than 45°C (113°F) in May and June and the heat doesn't really abate until October. Dust storms called loo sweep in from Rajasthan with considerable fury. The arrival of the monsoon, at the end of June, brings intense humidity.
From November to March is the best time to visit, with cool but sunny weather. Also, Holi, one of the most exuberant Hindu festivals, takes place around this time, in February or March. October sees the end of the monsoon, but is reasonably pleasant, although the days can still be pretty hot. Nights can be quite chilly in December and January.
AIRPORT
Delhi, India : Indira Gandhi International Tr-II, 23 KM from City Centre.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visitors are may enter for a maximum of 6 months stay in India provided there valid passports and visa. Sufficient funds, confirmed return or onward tickets and other relevant document are necessary for next destination.
CURRENCY
Indian Rupee (Rs)
BUSINESS HOURS
Government : 1000 to 1700 Monday- Friday.
Banks : 0940 to 1630 Monday to Friday
Shops : 0900 to 2100 (Sunday Closed)
LANGUAGE
English (essential)
English is widely spoken and written in most Indian states.
Hindi (official)
Although it is India's national language, Hindi is only spoken as a mother tongue by about 20% of the population, mainly in the area known as the Hindi-belt. Hindi language is the official language of the Indian government.
Urdu (official)
Urdu is the state language of Jammu and Kashmir. Along with Hindi, it evolved in early Delhi. While Hindi was largely adopted by India's Hindu population, the Muslims embraced Urdu, and so the latter is written in the Perso-Arabic script and includes many Persian words.
UTILITIES
230-240V 50Hz
TRANSPORTATION
From DELHI airport to City Centre
Bus: EATS service, operates 24 hours every 25 mins, fare INR 50, journey time 45-60 Minutes.
Taxi: fare INR 200, journey time 30- 45
POINTS OF INTEREST
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Humayun's Tomb | Mathura Rd. |
| Jama Masjid/Old Fort | Netaji Marg |
| Jantar Mantar | Parliament St. |
| National Gallery of Modern Art | Jaipur House India Gate |
| National Museum | Chankyapuri |
| National Zoological Park | Mathura Rd. |
| Purana Quila | Marthura Rd. |
| Qutab Minar Complex | Sri Aurobingo Marg |
| Red Fort | Net Ji Marg |
WEBSITE
www.delhitourism.nic.in
www.incredibleindia.org
