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![]() We opt different mediums to travel from one place to another. Some opt to travel through Rail, Road and few through Air. And Delhi as a capital city of India endorse a state of art airports that link this city from different part of the country as well as world. Located in New Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport forms one of India's main domestic and international gateways. The International Terminal (Terminal II) has 35 airlines flying to major cities across the world. Domestic Airport provide us with three terminals - Terminal 1A & Terminal 1B and Domestic Arrival terminal. Terminal 1A caters to domestic flights of the national Indian Airlines and its subsidiary, Alliance Air. Flights of other scheduled private airlines viz. Jet Airways and Air Sahara operate from terminal 1B, along with other executive aircraft/private aviation activities. The road distance between the two terminals is eight kilometers. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a major gateway to India. Located in the national capital, Delhi, it is a vital link between India and rest of the globe. The International Terminal (Terminal II) has 35 airlines flying to major cities across the world. The Airport is equipped with state-of-the-art category - IIIA landing system making it operational even during dense foggy weather. The Airport currently handles 13100 domestic and 9500 International passengers daily on an average. Indira Gandhi International Airport is stated to be privatised through the route of Joint Venture, as part of Government's plan to privatise the four metro airports for providing world class terminals and other facilities to the passengers. ![]() Tips for tourists Banks: are open 10 am to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 am to noon on Saturday. Central Bank in Ashok Hotel and State Bank of India at the Airport are open round the clock. Banks in residential areas generally observe the weekly holiday of the area. Credit Cards: American Express, Masters Charge Visa and Diners Club Credit Cards are generally accepted by large establishments, including hotels, shops and at lines. International Student’s Identity Card: For issue and renewal of the card contact students Travel Information Center, Hotel Imperial, Janpath, Sightseeing: You can rent a chauffeur-driven car or join a conducted tour that is probably the best way to see most in the least amount of time. Both facilities are provided by, among other, the ITDC (Tel. 332-2336) Karachi Taxi (Tel. 332-03429). Tourist Guides: English speaking guides approved by the Govt. of India can be hired at all important places of interest. The Tourist Office (88 Janpath,) assists in hiring guides speaking other languages. Taxi/Scooter: Both are metered. Ensure that the driver flags down the meter before he starts. Minimum fares are Rs. 8.00 (taxi) and Rs. 5.00 (auto). The old meter readings will be Rs. 5.00 and Rs. 3.00 respectively, to which approximately 70 per cent of the reading are added. Revised meter reading fare charts are available with all public transport drivers. Extra charges are payable for halting, baggage and vehicles engaged between 11 am and 5 p.m. (20 per cent extra for autos and 25 per cent for taxis). To complain about overcharging or misbehaviour call 331-9334 (during office hours) or 301-4896.
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