New Delhi is a true assault on the senses, and it may take a bit of acclimatising, but it’s also a really exciting destination, which you can visit for yourself with our cheap flights here at Globehunters.
With vivid colours around every corner and the sweet smell of street food, there’s a lot to take in amongst the twisting streets of New Delhi, with its historical sights and bazaars.
Make sure you’re ready to haggle before heading to the street markets, where you can pick up some genuine hand-crafted gifts to take home as souvenirs or try some of the famous street food, including traditional kebabs and sashimi.
After spending some time exploring at your own pace, it’s definitely worth visiting some of the many museums that New Delhi is home to, to learn a little more about the history and culture of the city.
The Loli Gardens is one of the city’s most beautiful parks, where you can head for a little bit of peace and quiet amongst the hustle and bustle of city life.
Other major sights we recommend seeing include the Tomb of Muhammad Shah and Humayun’s Tomb, both of which are great examples of local architecture.
5 Things You Need to Know About New Delhi
Here are five of the most important things you need to know before visiting New Delhi:
Time Difference: UTC +5:30 hours
Currency: Indian Rupee
Native Language: Hindi
Weather: Temperature varies a lot, from 46°C in summer to 0°C during winter, but summers are long and the winters are dry. Dust storms and monsoons are known to happen too though.
Sales Tax: Depends on product (28%, 18%, 12%, 5% or 0%)
Flying to New Delhi from Australia
If you’re heading to New Delhi for the first time from Australia, here’s everything you’ll need to know about the flight.
Flight Times
Direct flights are available from Melbourne and Sydney and generally take around 13 hours, while indirect flights will obviously take longer depending on the route which is being taken.
Entry Requirements
Australia citizens travelling to India will require an eVisa, which you can simply apply for online before your journey.
Simply head to this site to begin your application, which will allow you to stay in the country for a maximum of two 30 day stays within a year.
Airlines That Fly to New Delhi
Currently, Air India is the only airline offering direct flights to New Delhi, although others such as the following offer indirect services:
- SriLankan
- Thai
- China Southern
- Qantas
- Singapore Airlines
The Airport
Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
The local airport is located about 9.3 miles south-west of New Delhi railway station. You can into the city by the nearby Palam or Shahabad Mohammadpur railway stations, or the Delhi Airport Metro Express train line. There are also regular bus services and metered taxis available too.
10 New Delhi Must-Dos
The following are our ten top picks for things to see and do while you’re in New Delhi:
- The Red Fort
- Qutb Minar
- India Gate
- Jama Masjid
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Chandni Chowk
- Lotus Temple
- Akshardham
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Purana Qila
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