Delhi India

Semi-arid

• Airport

  Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · 16 km southwest of central Delhi

• Transfers

  Airport Express Metro (20-25 min, ₹60 ($0.75)) · Prepaid Taxi (30-60 min, ₹450-700 ($5.50-8.50)) · Uber/Ola (30-60 min, ₹350-600 ($4.25-7.25)) · Airport Bus (60-90 min, ₹75-100 ($1-1.25))

• Transit

  Delhi Metro (12 lines), Bus, Auto-rickshaw, Uber/Ola

• Tips

  Metro is best way to navigate Delhi - clean and efficient · Get Smart Card if staying 3+ days · Download Delhi Metro Rail app for routes · Avoid rush hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) - extremely crowded · Women-only metro cars available (first and last car) · Use Uber/Ola for areas not covered by metro

• Walkability

  low

• Language

  Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu (multi-lingual city)

• Currency

  Indian Rupee (₹, INR)

• Customs

  Namaste greeting - hands together with slight bow · Remove shoes when entering temples, mosques, gurdwaras, homes · Head wobble means yes/acknowledgment (confusing for visitors) · Right hand used for eating and giving/receiving · Cows are sacred - never harm or disrespect · Diverse religions - Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian

• Etiquette

  Don't touch people's heads · Don't point feet at people or religious icons · Don't touch people or religious objects with left hand · Cover head at Sikh gurdwaras and some mosques · Remove shoes at religious sites

• Visa

  Visa required for most. E-visa available online for tourism (60 days). Apply in advance.

• Power

  230V, 50Hz · C, D, M

• Healthcare

  Good private hospitals (Apollo, Fortis, Max). Public hospitals overcrowded. Air pollution severe - bring mask.

• Safety

  CAUTION · Exercise high caution - scams very common · Avoid walking alone at night, especially for women · Use prepaid taxis or Uber/Ola - negotiate rickshaw fares firmly · Persistent touts and beggars - polite but firm refusal · Watch food/drinks - "Delhi belly" very common · Air pollution severe Oct-Jan - consider mask · Dress modestly, especially in religious sites · Be very careful with valuables and bags

• Emergency

  Police 100 · Ambulance 102