How to Reach Delhi

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Delhi, the true heart of India is not only the center of governance or commercial hub, but also one of the finest tourist destinations of India. This capital city of India is known for its older existing cities around the world. Researchers said that this city has the history over 5,000 years, which also shows up in the Indian mythological epic known as Indraprastha. This is why New Delhi is one of the many historical destinations, without a tour of which an Indian trip might seem to be incomplete, both for an overseas visitor as well as for an Indian national. A place famous for its historical monuments and equally infamous for its climate, still remains to be traveler's delight. A number of tourists travel to Delhi every day. Delhi definitely enjoys convenience of connectivity - air, rail and road depending on your pocket and your desired destination. These conveniences make the city accessible easily, both nationally and internationally.

Reach Delhi by Airways

This capital of India is connected to all the main cities in the world by airways. The main air terminal for the city is called the Indira Gandhi International Airport. After privatization, the airport has been extensively renovated and transformed into totally modern facilities, equal to the finest airports in the world. The airport has three terminals. The domestic terminals are called 1A and 1B whereas the Terminal 2 is used both for domestic and international arrivals and departures. The domestic terminals are also known as Palam Airport. Terminal 1A handles flights operated by Go Air, Kingfisher, and Indian Airlines. On the other hand, the Terminal 1B handles flights by other national carriers except these three. The Terminal 2 takes care of all the international flights and domestic flights by Air India. 

Reach Delhi by Trains

Delhi is well connected by a superb network of rail connections. Delhi has three main rail stations. One is the Delhi Junction, also called the Old Delhi railway station, the New Delhi Station, and the third one is located at Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station. From all these stations, long distance trains are available for all the other cities. The super fast Rajdhani Express connects Delhi with Kolkata. The luxury tourist trains like Palace-on Wheels, Royal Orient Express, and Fairy Queen are also available in Delhi. They can be boarded from New Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.

Reach Delhi by Roads

Good conditions of the roads facilitate traveling by bus to and from Delhi to other destinations across the country. For hilly areas especially, buses are the best way to commute from Delhi. Both private operators and State run services are available from Delhi. The Delhi Transport Corporation is the major operator in the capital city. Tourists inclined to take a bus ride can head for any of the three bus terminus. For destinations in the Eastern direction, buses are available from Anand Vihar ISBT. The Kashmere Gate ISBT bus station is the largest of all and provides for buses in the Northern direction.

Buses to Nepal are available from here. Lastly, the Sarai Kale Khan ISBT located near the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station provides buses heading towards the south. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has inter-state buses too. DTC also has biweekly service to Pakistan. So you can also reach Delhi by bus from Lahore; the sister city of Delhi. You can also travel by taxi cabs as they are also available, but buses and railways are inexpensive options.

With the travel information given above, you can easily get around the city and can truly experience India's historical heritage.