The Conference is being organised in Delhi, the National Capital of India.The capital city of modern India has behind it centuries of history, which has enriched its culture.

Delhi is a city of marvellous contrasts. Its past and present mesh seamlessly to make it an exciting place to visit. The sprawling modern metropolis of Delhi enfolds within its limits the remains of seven earlier cities. Today the imposing forts and tombs of these earlier times co-exist comfortably with the elegant edifices of the British Raj and modern high-rise buildings. Cool tree-lined avenues with their white-washed bungalows are as much a part of the city’s charm as the ordered chaos of the narrow lanes and busy bazaars of the walled city.

Delhi is one of the World's best shopping centres. From handicrafts and antiques to all modern utilities — Delhi's shopping centres offer you everything under the sun.  Delhi’s fascinating bazaars and markets spill over with the finest that India has to offer - handicrafts, garments, fabrics and jewellery - making shopping a special delight.

Some of the places of interest include the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Purana Qila, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Presidential Estate, Humayun’s tomb, National Gallery of Modern Art, Lodi Gardens and the Bahai temple, among others.

Delhi is an excellent base for visiting Agra to see the world famous Taj Mahal and the historic city of Jaipur which are both five hours away.

To experience the colour and history of Delhi, custom-designed sightseeing tours have been arranged. For bookings please contact us at info@IndiaCore.com or tel- 0 98185 22517 or contact the travel partner of the Conference- International Travel & Tourism at travel@vsnl.net .

General Information

Weather

At the time of the conference and exhibition, Delhi will be in the midst of winter. Winter is generally pleasant and sunny in Delhi though at times it gets foggy. In December, the Average temperature is 20 Degrees Celcius, with daytime temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celcius. Nights can however be quite chilly, with temperatures falling to as low as 5 degrees Celcius. Carrying warm clothes is recommended.

Arrival & Departure at Airport

All international flights arrive at Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (19 Kms from city center). The terminal has 24 hours currency exchange, left luggage facility, first aid and pay phones.

If you arrive off a domestic flight (national), you will arrive at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi (Domestic) airport- 12 Kms from city center. Pre-paid taxi service is available at fixed rates at the airport.

The Conference venue is situated 16 kilometres from the International airport and 12 kms from the domestic airport. It takes approx. 30 minutes by car from the International Airport to reach the Hotel under ideal driving conditions.

Airport reception and transfer to a designated hotel can be arranged by the Conference Travel Partner. For details contact International Travel & Tourism at travel@vsnl.net .

Currency

The Currency in India is the Rupee, which comes in denomination of 1, 2, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Please use authorized moneychangers and banks to exchange currency. They will issue a certificate of exchange, which is required at the time of re-conversion of any unused currency.

Banks are generally open from 10 am to 3 pm from Monday through Friday and from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday. Most international banks have branches in Delhi and have 24-hour ATM facility.

Insurance of Liability

The Conference organizers do not take the responsibility for any individual, medical, traveler, personal insurance. Participants are advised to secure their own insurance policies as necessary.

Language

A host of languages are spoken in Delhi and the rest of the country. Hindi is the national language. English is widely spoken except in most rural areas.

Electricity

The Voltage in India is 220 volts. Should you wish to use appliances of 110 volts, the Conference hotels may provide adaptors on request.

International Dialing

The country code for India is '91' followed by the Delhi City code '11' followed by the telephone number, e.g. 91 11 zzzz zzzz.

Personal Property

Please take good care of your personal property. The Conference organizers and staff at the venue are not responsible for any loss or damage to your personal property.

Public Transport

New Delhi is a very large city. We advise delegates to use cars or taxis. Metered taxis (yellow and black) are available at all hotels, the venue, from taxi stand or off street.

Metro Rail services are operational in select areas in Delhi.

Local Time

Indian Standard time (IST) is GMT +5.30.

Tips

You are not compelled to tip anyone for any service rendered. The normal tip to your waiter in a restaurant is 10% of the bill.

Disclaimer

All information provided is accurate to the best of our belief at the time of including it here and is subject to change. The Conference Organising Committee and the Organizers are not responsible for any changes that may take place subsequent to the inclusion of these details.