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Climate:
Temperature in Delhi can drop to 5 'C, so carrying woolens is a must for Delhi Travel in case you are traveling there in winters. For Tours to New Delhi in summers, carry cotton and light clothes. Avoid traveling to Delhi in the rainy season that lasts from July to September.
Shopping:
Try buying goods from well-known and established shops of New Delhi. Going on shopping in Delhi and missing out the locals markets like Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh is a strict no. Grab discounts and bargain at these local bazaars of New Delhi.
Food:
Feel free to savor upon any kind of cuisine at the restaurants of Delhi. From Chinese to Continental, from Indian to Mughlai, you will find all types of cuisines in a variety of restaurants in New Delhi. You can also spot popular eating joints like Mc. Donald's, Nirula's, Pizza Hut and KFC while dining in New Delhi.
Tourist Guides:
Get an insight of all the attractions you visit in New Delhi by hiring English speaking guides approved by the Government of India. Rest assure of having knowledgeable tour of New Delhi once you hire a guide who knows to speak either in English or your foreign language.
Time Difference:
IST, the Indian Standard Time for India is calculated from Allahabad and is taken the same for the rest of the country. IST moves 10 hours and 30 minutes behind New York, 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo, 4 hours and 30 minutes behind Sydney, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London and 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
Health Regulations:
Tourists coming from Africa or Papua New Guinea or South America need to have a valid yellow fever certificate during the last week. There is no need to acquire immunization against smallpox and cholera in India. You can find inoculation centers for Yellow Fever at the Palam Airport, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and the International Inoculations Centre.
Airport Transfer:
One of the most important Tips for Delhi travelers is the information about transport they can hire for a transfer from the airport. You can easily hire a prepaid taxi or auto to avoid from been overcharged. Fairs for buses are fixed in New Delhi. You can hire taxis, autos and buses, as per your wish and budget for a transfer from the airport in New Delhi.
Visa Requirements:
Visa along with a valid passport is a must for foreign tourists to travel to New Delhi. For any visa related queries, feel free to visit the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO) that is located at Hans Bhavan, Tilak Bridge in New Delhi. This office is closed on weekends and on national holidays.
Money Exchange:
Indian currency, Rupee is divided in to 100 paise. You can easily exchange money at the authorized moneychangers at the airport and in most of the banks and hotels. Do take a receipt for the same that will help you to get your original currency in case you wish to have your own currency in place of the unused Indian currency.
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