Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to New Delhi from $162

New Delhi is the capital of India, a mega-city, located in the larger Delhi both of which are part of the much larger National Capital Region. New Delhi is the seat of power since 1911 when the British moved the capital from Calcutta to here. Delhi is an amazing blend of ancient and modern and has a very long history. The ancient monuments are also well preserved and are major tourist attractions along with modern structures. This place has seen habitation since 6^th-century BC, been the capital since the time of Mahabharata to the Mughals and up to now. Visit the city and get bewitched by its architectural splendor, art, heritage, culture, exciting monuments, and get bowled over by its gourmet food and shopping experience.

Getting Around in New Delhi

Delhi Metro is the most convenient, economical, and safe mode of transportation in the city. Metro covers 348 km along 11 lines and has 258 stations in the city. The public transport bus network with around 2000 buses is cheap and convenient, but overcrowded.

Taxi is another convenient option for commuting in the city but rely on services like Uber and Ola for safety. Rental cars are also on offer, but driving here can be hazardous for those unfamiliar with New Delhi traffic. 

Tips: Delhi can get highly polluted during some months, so carry quality masks.

Flight to New Delhi

Indira Gandhi International airport, IGI, located about 16 km from the city center, is the international gateway to Delhi. IGI handles about 69 million passengers a year with 85 airlines operating to 149 destinations across the world. There are about 120 weekly direct flights to New Delhi, DEL which takes about 6 hours from Hong Kong. Airlines including Emirates, Malaysian Airlines, Air India, Ethihad, Hong Kong Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific operate on the Hong Kong to New Delhi route.

Cheap Flights from Hong Kong are offered by low-cost airlines like Indigo, Spice Jet, Go Air, and Thai Air Asia. 

You can reach the city from the airport by Metro in 15 minutes, airport shuttle, bus, airport taxis, and rental cars. A taxi ride takes more than 30 minutes to the city center and costs around Rs 20 / Km. 

Tips: Always take a taxi from the designated counters in the airport for safety and to avoid rip-offs.

Places of Interest in New Delhi

The city has a glorious history and has many amazing attractions for a visitor.

1.    Rashtrapathi Bhavan

The residence of the President of India is an architectural marvel housed in a 330-acre plot and constructed in 1929. The main building covers 5 acres, has 340 rooms on four floors, and 2.5 km of corridors. The garden area spreads over a huge 190 acres, with the famous Mughal gardens covering 15 acres. 

2   Akshardham Temple

This is an amazingly beautiful temple of the Swaminarayan sect. This colossal temple complex built in 5 years and inaugurated in 2005 is an architectural beauty showcasing the Hindu traditions, heritage, culture, practices, art, and carries its spiritual messages. It houses three exhibition halls, a Lotus Garden, a 60-acres Garden of India, and musical fountains.

3. Red Fort

This massive awesome structure was built in 1638 entirely of Redstone. India’s independence history is recreated during the sound and light shows every evening. This large complex has multiple buildings, from a bazaar to a drum house, palace of color, royal bath, and white marble hall. 

Tips: You can also choose a conducted tour from reputed agencies to cover more interesting places.  

Shopping and staying in Delhi

Delhi has multiple shopping bazaars for bargain hunting including Dilli Haat, Janpath Market, the high-end Khan Market, the famous Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Market, Paharganj, Connaught Place and Palika Bazaar, and also multiple top-end luxury malls and shopping centers. 

Delhi has something for every class of traveler, from high-end 5-start hotels to mid-level 3 or 2-star hotels to budget accommodation for backpackers. 

Tips: Shop for local handicrafts, jewelry, handbags, and fashion apparel.

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