How to Reach
New Delhi
Delhi has been the center of a succession of mighty empires and powerful kingdoms. Numerous ruins scattered throughout the territory offer a constant reminder of the area’s history. Popular lore holds that the city changed its locality a total of seven times between 3000 bce and the 17th century ce, although some authorities, who take smaller towns and strongholds into account, claim it changed its site as many as 15 times. All the earlier locations of Delhi fall within a triangular area of about 70 square miles (180 square km), commonly called the Delhi Triangle.
Reaching Delhi depends on where you’re starting from, but here’s a quick guide for the main options:
1. By Air ✈️
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the main airport.
It has direct domestic flights from all major Indian cities and international flights from most continents.
From the airport, you can take the Delhi Metro Airport Express, taxis, or app-based cabs to the city center.
2. By Train 🚆
Delhi has several major railway stations: New Delhi (NDLS), Old Delhi (DLI), Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM), and Anand Vihar (ANVT).
You can book trains via the IRCTC website or authorized travel agents.
Trains connect Delhi to every region of India, from Rajdhani Express to budget passenger trains.
3. By Bus 🚌
Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan have buses from nearby states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh.
Both government (Volvo, AC, Non-AC) and private buses are available.
4. By Car 🚗
Delhi is well-connected via highways like NH44, NH48, and NH9.
From Agra: ~3 hrs via Yamuna Expressway
From Jaipur: ~5 hrs via NH48
From Chandigarh: ~5 hrs via NH44
