Commonwealth Games - Good Time to Catch Flights to Delhi - Some Tips
The Commonwealth Games are here and Delhi is all geared up to host this gala sporting extravaganza.
In fact, from 3rd October, 2010 to 14th October, 2010, a celebratory milieu would be engulfing the entire city.
After all, the government had been preparing for this event since years and has put in billions of pounds to get Delhi in top shape.
With Commonwealth Games being a major sporting landmark, it is quite logical to assume that millions of enthusiasts would converge upon Delhi.
The fact that the swanky Commonwealth Games Village on the banks of the River Yamuna was put up in record time speaks volumes about the enthusiasm backing this iconic festival.
Here are some tips that might come in handy for travellers visiting during the games.
Flights and Deals Book your flights to Delhi at the earliest before tickets get sold out.
Check out with the travel companies if they are offering any specific games package deals.
Sporting Categories The different sporting events are Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Shooting Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Different Venues The games would be played across many venues.
These are Dr.
Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dr.
S.
P.
Mukherjee Swimming Stadium, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, R.
K.
Khanna Tennis Complex, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Thyagaraj Sports Complex, and Yamuna Sports Complex.
There are many other interesting locations that you can plan and schedule to visit while looking for cheap tickets to Delhi from UK.
Where to Stay During the Games Accommodation facilities run into thousands in Delhi.
Visitors have a world of choice ranging from family run guest houses and bed and breakfast facilities to lavish hotels and serviced apartments.
Those looking for dirt cheap hotels usually end up at Paharganj.
The tariff is often as low as â,¤10.
Some of the Top Luxury Hotels in the Delhi/NCR region:
The city is full of grand remnants of Muslim and colonial architecture.
Many of these have acquired heritage status.
The most famed attractions include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar complex, Old Fort, Lodhi Gardens, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Parliament House, India Gate, Rahtrapati Bahavan, and Indira Gandhi Memorial.
The city is so famed for its charms that many tourists book air tickets to Delhi during their holidays in India.
Shopping in Delhi Delhi has a chequered shopping scene, which can serve as a welcome break from the games.
Be it malls or traditional bazaars, there are scores of options for the avid shopper.
Overseas visitors usually stake out Connaught Place and Janpath.
Some of the most popular shopping haunts are Cottage Industries Emporium, Crafts Museum, Delhi Haat, and Fabindia.
In fact, from 3rd October, 2010 to 14th October, 2010, a celebratory milieu would be engulfing the entire city.
After all, the government had been preparing for this event since years and has put in billions of pounds to get Delhi in top shape.
With Commonwealth Games being a major sporting landmark, it is quite logical to assume that millions of enthusiasts would converge upon Delhi.
The fact that the swanky Commonwealth Games Village on the banks of the River Yamuna was put up in record time speaks volumes about the enthusiasm backing this iconic festival.
Here are some tips that might come in handy for travellers visiting during the games.
Flights and Deals Book your flights to Delhi at the earliest before tickets get sold out.
Check out with the travel companies if they are offering any specific games package deals.
Sporting Categories The different sporting events are Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Shooting Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Different Venues The games would be played across many venues.
These are Dr.
Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dr.
S.
P.
Mukherjee Swimming Stadium, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, R.
K.
Khanna Tennis Complex, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Thyagaraj Sports Complex, and Yamuna Sports Complex.
There are many other interesting locations that you can plan and schedule to visit while looking for cheap tickets to Delhi from UK.
Where to Stay During the Games Accommodation facilities run into thousands in Delhi.
Visitors have a world of choice ranging from family run guest houses and bed and breakfast facilities to lavish hotels and serviced apartments.
Those looking for dirt cheap hotels usually end up at Paharganj.
The tariff is often as low as â,¤10.
Some of the Top Luxury Hotels in the Delhi/NCR region:
- Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon
- Maurya Sheraton
- Taj Palace
- The Claridges
- The Oberoi
- Tourist Holiday Home
- Sun Star Heritage
- Hotel Metro Continental
- Hotel Florence Inn
- Hotel R Blues
The city is full of grand remnants of Muslim and colonial architecture.
Many of these have acquired heritage status.
The most famed attractions include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar complex, Old Fort, Lodhi Gardens, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Parliament House, India Gate, Rahtrapati Bahavan, and Indira Gandhi Memorial.
The city is so famed for its charms that many tourists book air tickets to Delhi during their holidays in India.
Shopping in Delhi Delhi has a chequered shopping scene, which can serve as a welcome break from the games.
Be it malls or traditional bazaars, there are scores of options for the avid shopper.
Overseas visitors usually stake out Connaught Place and Janpath.
Some of the most popular shopping haunts are Cottage Industries Emporium, Crafts Museum, Delhi Haat, and Fabindia.
