How to Reach Delhi
Besides being the capital of India, Delhi is also the chief entry point for visitors traveling to India. Emerging as a travel hub of northern India, the city is an excellent base for visiting Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal and the colorful state of Rajasthan. If you have the glorious Himalayas in your mind or wish to proceed eastward to experience spiritualism in the sacred city of Varanasi, then Delhi is the convenient stopover.
Delhi is connected to the major cities of the world by international flights. It is also connected by domestic air flights to other Indian cities. The city has two airports, one international Indira Gandhi International Airport and the other domestic named Palam airport. Buses from different states of India converge to the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Old Delhi and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal in trans-Yamuna area. Well connected to different parts of the country by flight and rail, the city has two main railheads in Old or New Delhi. The transport facility has also contributed to the growth of Delhi as an important tourism destination in India.
By Air
Delhi is connected to all the major cities of the world with almost all the major airlines operating out of here. It has two airports catering to domestic and international flights, located 4 km apart. The international airport (known as Indira Gandhi International Airport) is situated 20 km from the Cannaught Place. You can find taxis and coaches at the airports.
By Rail
Indian Railways connect Delhi to almost all the important places in India by super-fast and express trains. The city has three major railheads at New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be boarded 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.
By Road
Delhi is connected to almost all the major cities of the north India through road. Buses ply between important destinations in other states and Delhi. You can take the buses from inter-state bus terminals at Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan.
Travel in New Delhi
As far as transportation within the city is concerned, Delhi has almost all kinds of accommodation such as buses, taxis, the Metro train, auto-rickshaws, cycle- rickshaws and last but not the least tangas (horse drawn chariots) which are available in different parts of the city.
