Most foreign visitors entering India from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, located around 20 kilometres from the city centre. The international terminal here services 35 airlines flying around the world, while the domestic airport houses three terminals catering to a variety of airlines from Indian Airlines and Alliance Air to Jet Airways and Air Sahara.

The international and domestic terminals are eight kilometres apart and the distance is served by a free shuttle bus leaving every hour. The domestic airport has two terminals, 1A (Indian Airlines) and 1B, also connected by free shuttle bus.

Getting from the airport to the city is easy by taxi. You can ask at the information desk for a prepaid taxi to avoid price haggling outside. There are also buses and rickshaws, but these are not recommended to the inexperienced visitor, or those who are not travelling light. There is a premium car park near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. Long- and short-term parking is available at the airport.

Auto-rickshaws ply the streets and typically don’t have meters, so be sure to negotiate your fare before getting in. There are usually extra charges for carrying heavy bags or stopping at multiple destinations.

Driving yourself around India can be quite an experience and many international car hire companies are present. Another good choice, if you don’t want to get behind the wheel, is to hire a chauffeur-driven car. The more travelled tourist highways provide some good facilities including frequent rest areas and petrol stations, as well as accommodation and places to eat.

There is a massive network of bus services and you can get bus schedules and routes from the local tourist offices. Delhi has a subway, but women travelling alone and inexperienced travellers should avoid this method of getting around.