Friday, May 16, 2008

New Delhi : Climate and Local Transport - 2

Perched on the brink of a desert, Delhi has an extreme climate. Summers are dry and scorching, Monsoons are short, followed by a brief pleasant spell. winters can be quite cold in December. Light cotton clothes, a pair of sunglases or a hat are good for the summer months. Light woollens or sweatshirt would suffice in November and February, while thick woollens and jackets are needed in December and January.

How to reach at Delhi :
Delhi can be accessed b air, rail and road. Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest international airports. The domestic airport is also a major one with flights to almost all Indian cities. Three important stations - Old Delhi, New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin have trains arriving and leaving in all directions of the country, while the Inter State Bus (ISBT) terminuses at Kasgnere Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan have long distance bus services to neighgourig states.

Local Transport :
Although, Delhi has a network of local buses, most are far too crowded for the tourist to use comfortably. Two types of taxi services are available. The metered black and yellow ones, and the private tourist tazis which can be hired on an hourly basis. Another option is the metered auto-rickshaw or three wheeler. Cycle Rickshaws are popular in the old city. Delhi Tourism and DTC organise sight-seeing tours in the city.

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