New Delhi, the capital of India is visited by a large number of tourists all through the year. Reaching the city is not a mammoth’s task, given its stature as the largest metropolis in the country. There are several continuous flights, trains and buses to the city from different parts of the country and abroad.
How to reach Delhi by Air
Delhi Airport
: Indira Gandhi International AirportDelhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
Following are the major International Airlines that connect New Delhi to rest of the world.
- British Airways – from London (Heathrow Airport)
- Air France- from Paris (Charles De Gaulle Airport)
- China Airlines- Rome-Fiumicino
- Japan Airlines- Tokyo
- Sri Lanka airlines- Colombo
Following are the domestic airlines that connect New Delhi from other Indian Cities.
From Mumbai
- Air India
- Jet Lite
- Jet Airways Konnect
- Indigo Airlines
From Kolkata
- Go Air
- Indigo Airlines
- Spice Jet
From Bengaluru
- Indigo
- Spice Jet
- Go Air
How to reach Delhi by Rail
The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from New Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect New Delhi from the state capitals. Shatabdi Express trains connect New Delhi to the neighboring cities.
Below is the list of trains that head towards Delhi from Major Indian cities.
From Mumbai
- Ernakulum- Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
- Paschim Express
- Kerala Sampark Kranti Express
From Kolkata
- Kalka Mail
- Janata Express
- New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
From Bengaluru
- Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
- Bangalore Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
- Kongu Express
How to reach Delhi by Road
Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. The three major bus stops in the state are Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar. There are several other points in the city from where various state-managed and privately run transport facilities like air-conditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate.
How to travel in Delhi
For travel in Delhi there are buses, the Metro train, auto-rickshaws and cycle- rickshaws. Tourist taxis ply interstate while the yellow and black taxis can be used to commute anywhere within the city Delhi and are safe but relatively expensive. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses go anywhere in the city and are the cheapest mode of transport. Auto rickshaws are another option, but it is always important to bargain for a reasonable fare.
Luxurious special tourist buses are also available with packaged tours to all the tourist attractions in Delhi. The recently introduced Delhi Metro railway line is a convenient and efficient mode of transport connecting all major places within the city Delhi.
Last Updated on 2/22/2012
