India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
1. By Air – Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Location: 16 km from Connaught Place
Domestic & International Flights: Well-connected to all major cities worldwide.
✅ Best Airlines: Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines.
✅ Airport Express Metro: ₹60 (New Delhi Metro Station in 20 min).
✅ Uber/Ola from Airport: ₹400 – ₹800 (varies with distance).
✔ Pro Tip: Use Plaza Premium Lounge for a VIP airport experience.
2. By Train – Major Railway Stations in Delhi
Main Railway Stations:
✅ New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) – Best for long-distance & Rajdhani trains.
✅ Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI) – Close to Chandni Chowk, best for northbound trains.
✅ Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM) – Ideal for Rajasthan, Agra & southbound trains.
Best Trains to Delhi:
✔ Rajdhani Express (Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore)
✔ Shatabdi Express (Jaipur, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Agra)
✔ Vande Bharat Express (Varanasi, Katra, Bhopal)
✔ Pro Tip: Book tickets in advance via IRCTC (www.irctc.co.in).
3. By Road – Highways & Bus Terminals
✅ Major Highways:
✅ Best Bus Terminals:
✔ ISBT Kashmere Gate – Long-distance buses (Agra, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Himachal).
✔ Anand Vihar ISBT – Buses to Uttarakhand & UP.
✔ Sarai Kale Khan ISBT – Buses to Rajasthan & Haryana.
Best Luxury Buses to Delhi:
✔ Volvo AC Buses – ₹500 – ₹2,000 (Jaipur, Agra, Chandigarh).
✔ Uttar Pradesh & Haryana Roadways Buses – Budget options.
✔ Pro Tip: Book buses on RedBus or Paytm for discounts.
Getting Around Delhi
Transport Mode |
Best For |
Estimated Cost |
Delhi Metro |
Fastest & safest travel |
₹10 – ₹60 per ride |
Uber/Ola Cabs |
Comfortable long-distance rides |
₹100 – ₹800 per trip |
Auto-Rickshaws |
Short local rides |
₹30 – ₹150 per ride |
DTC AC Buses |
Budget-friendly city travel |
₹10 – ₹25 per ride |
Cycle Rickshaws |
Exploring Old Delhi |
₹20 – ₹50 per ride |
E-Rickshaws |
Metro station to market rides |
₹10 – ₹40 per ride |
✔ Pro Tip: Get a Metro Smart Card for unlimited cashless travel.