Use this handy guide during your stay in India.
Best Food
Use Zomato - www.zomato.com or download mobile App
Find best food near you. Read Reviews. Get delivered to your hotel or guest house.
Taxi
There are pre-paid taxi booking counters at Airport. Use them if pick-up not arranged
For daily/in-city travel use Ola Cabs, Uber Cabs- download the mobile app for booking them
Use them to Book cab from any place in the city at any time
Cheapest and most reliable taxi service in India
They accept payment by cash
Local mobile number will be required. (Get the local SIM card)
To travel in the city
Prefer using taxi apps like ola or uber. They have standard rates, and very reliable
Or, use Delhi Metro
Air-conditioned world-class coaches and facilities
Inexpensive and connects entire Delhi region
Know about Metro Routes and stations - visit DMRC website www.delhimetrorail.com
Maps of routes are also available in all trains and stations and on google maps
Or, Pre-book a taxi through hotel
Or, Use a 3-wheeler. Ensure you take an idea of fares beforehand. They are available everywhere in the city
Places to visit, review of hotels, things to do in the city
Use www.Tripadvisor.com or download its mobile app
World’s most preferred tourist site
Use Google Maps to search for locations and distances. All Indian cities are mapped very well.
Mobile Connection
Top Telecom Operators in India- Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance
Keep few photographs, photocopy of passport for pre-paid SIM Card
Internet 3G packs, International calling plans are easily available with all the operators
Your hotel room should have free wi-fi connection
Movie Tickets
www.Bookmyshow.com or download mobile App
See list of movies, seat availability at nearby cinemas
Payment online through credit or debit card or net banking
Collect ticket at the cinema counter by showing your online booking number
1-Day Tours
For Delhi - Ministry of Tourism’s 1 Day guided tour is inexpensive and very good.
For Taj Mahal, Agra - Cheapest and preferred way to take Air Conditioned buses for 1 day or 2 day trip to Agra. Very easily available.
Taxi can also be booked for trip to Taj Mahal
Train Tickets online
Book for travelling to other citiesby train
Booking flight tickets and hotels online
Mobile Apps also available
These are India’s largest online travel booking companies
Online Shopping
www.flipkart.com, www.amazon.in, www.myntra.com website and mobile Apps
Reliable and well priced. Easy cancellation and Returns.
They also have options to deliver within 24-48 hours
Police Helpline
Dial 100
Online Ordering of Medicine - 1mg.com
Restaurants, ATMs, Pharmacies, General Stores, Shopping Malls are easily available and have products of all range
Clothes and weather
March to October- light clothes.
December to February - Woolen clothes (needed in North India only)
Check www.weather.com for weather updates
India has 2-pin and 3-Pin circular electricity plugs. Check your mobile chargers, laptops’ compatibility before travelliing. Mobile chargers and accessories shops are there everywhere