Facts and Figures of Delhi
How to Reach Delhi:- Delhi being the capital of India is the main gateway to India and is connected with world’s major cities. International flights from all over the world fly to Delhi’s international airport. Delhi has an international and a domestic airport to manage the air traffic of International and domestic flights.
General Information
Connectivity of Delhi to and from major cities in India makes it an ideal to place to visit and relocate. Business, education, IT and ITES have flourished in Delhi at a brisk rate with the graph ever increasing. Interstate road connectivity from Delhi to neighboring states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttranchal (Uttrakhand), and Himachal Pradesh makes commuting an easy ride.
Delhi government has special cell which looks into the tourism aspect of the city. You can have all the information needed regarding tourist’s destination and major sites within Delhi. There are private tour and travel operators within the city which would provide you cheap and quality services. Online portals on Delhi also provide information on Delhi Tourism where you can also book or plan your travel in advance.
Delhi Basics
Time: GMT +5.5.
Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz. A variety of power outlets are used in India, but most plugs have two or three round pins.
Money: The currency is the Rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 paisa. Major currencies can be changed at banks, and authorized bureaus de change. It is impossible to obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart from the National Banks. It is advisable to keep and tender money into small denominations. Travelers cheque and major credit cards are widely accepted everywhere in the city whether it is shopping complexes, hotels, restaurants or a retail outlets.
Language: Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where you would find people from all over India. Hindi is the official and widely spoken language in Delhi, followed by Punjabi. However, English happens to be the official language for Business and official purposes. Urdu is the common language being spoken in Muslim community. There are sixteen other languages which are spoken by people from different parts of India.
