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Get the hotel and travel reservations done well in advance and do not forget to check for confirmations.
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The city climate will be quiet amicable during the month of October when Commonwealth Games 2010 will take place. Add Casual sporty wear, a pair of sneakers and sunglasses to your wardrobe and carry a bottle of mineral water with you wherever you go.
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Since using credit cards is not much in practice in India (except in chic shopping complexes) keeping local currency especially loose change along is a must.
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One should get the tour arrangements done by authorised travel agents only to avoid any kind of hindrance by local touts.
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Tipping is a matter of personal choice and not at all a compulsion; tip only when happy with the services.
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Check out local pubs and funky nightclubs to get a hang of the city's nightlife after a day of sightseeing tour. These places serve a tantalizing array of international liquor and you will surely be returning drunk, take your driver along to drive you back safe.
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Delhiites (people of Delhi) are a cheerful bunch of people they would love to get clicked however; it is only wise to first ask for permission and they will surely pose with the widest smile possible.
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English is the one of the state languages, widely spoken in Delhi. However, learning a few phrases in Hindi will always help and give you that extra mileage as it shows respect for the local language. Learn the local phrases for addressing people to begin a conversation and people will surely come out of their way to help you.
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Those belonging to non-English speaking countries of the world can hire services of Government's approved guides.
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Tennis courts to squash chambers and cricket stadiums to golf grounds try your hands at the games you love in Delhi.
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North Indian food comprising of vegetarian curries to kebabs is the main food of the city and food joints serving such meals are located in almost every corner of the city.
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Foreign visitors also get to choose from a wide range of both cheap and luxurious dining options. Ranging from Mc Donalds, Subway and cheap American dinners to five star hotels serving a la-carte inter-continental menu all is available in Delhi.
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To pay respect to the residing deities, Indians remove their footwear before visiting a holy place or a mausoleum. You can deposit them in the cloakroom of the temple before getting inside the temple.
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Buy your medicines from home, as most of the medicines in India are manufactured locally. Thus finding the same brands here can be a tricky business, while you may get substitutes for them it is advisable to get prescriptions from a reputed medical practitioner only.
