About Delhi
Delhi, capital city of the Republic of India, is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan between 1636 & 1658. The streets of Old Delhi are narrow and bustling, whereas beauty and serenity can be found inside the courts of the main buildings.
Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), and is tree-lined and spacious.
Climate
In early November the temperature is relatively mild, with an average high of 28°C and an average low of 13°C. There is normally very little rain in November with average precipitation only 11mm for the month.
The summer season lasts from mid-March to the end of June, with average maximum and minimum temperatures of 36°C and 25°C. The monsoon season, following the hot summer, continues until the end of September, with an average rainfall of about 660 mm. The winter season extends from late November to mid-February. The coldest month is January, when both the mean maximum temperature and the mean minimum temperature are at their lowest: 21°C and 7°C, respectively.
Visitor Information
- Most museums in India are closed on Mondays. The Taj Mahal at Agra is closed on Friday.
- Smoking is not allowed in public places; some restaurants have designated smoking areas.
- Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always conform to readings on meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card, available from the driver, and pay accordingly. Insist that your taxi/auto rickshaw driver begin the meter in your presence or agree on a fare before starting the trip
Safety and Security
- Most hotels have hotel safe deposit boxes for essential documents.
- Keep travel documents in your hotel or with you at all times when moving about.
- Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel.
- Keep photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport with you at all times.
- Be wary of impostor porters or guides. They should be properly uniformed and carry an identity card. Never leave your luggage, briefcase or other items unattended.
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31/10/2014
Schedule of Shuttle Buses from Hotels to JNU Convention Centre is -
20/10/2014
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