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About New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India, the world's largest democracy. A cosmopolitan city on the move, Delhi still carries an extensive history of thousands of years of empires, built by local kings and invaders, plunderers and colonialists. Today's Delhi represents the vibrancy of a free and modern nation with its diverse people and rich cultural heritage.

Weather

February is spring time in Delhi. The temperature in Delhi is pleasantly cool in the daytime and cold in the evenings. The temperatures range from 74F to 50F. Average is 62F.

Some Facts

• Area: 1,483 sq km
• Population: 11,680,000 (2000)
• Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi
• Long distance city code: 011
• Time Zone: GMT +5:30 hours
• Altitude: 216m above sea level
• Best time to visit: February-April and August-November

Indian Visa Requirements

All foreign nationals are required to present a valid passport and an appropriate (entry, transit or tourist) visa, upon arrival in India. As a visitor to India, you need to get a visa from the Indian Embassy or High Commission. Citizens of Bhutan, Nepal do not require a passport to travel to India. Visa regulations, forms and list of Missions abroad are available on the website of Ministry of External Affairs at http://passport.nic.in

Letter of Invitation

In case you need to submit a letter of invitation for participating in the conference from the organisers, please send us a request as early as possible.

Immigration and Customs

Visitors will have to fill out a immigration and customs form when entering India. They may be asked to declare the amount of foreign currency in their possession at the time of entering the country. For international flights, it is usual practice to report three hours before departure from IGI International airport at New Delhi.

Immunisation

Valid Yellow Fever inoculations are required for all visitors entering India from endemic yellow fever countries.

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