About Delhi
Regarded as the heart of the nation, the city is popular for its rich culture and heritage. It preserves some famous historical monuments that are an outcome of the influence of religious and cultural diversity of the ancient India, the Mughals and the British.
Best time to visit Delhi
October to March is the ideal period to visit Delhi. City’s summer is hot with humidity and definitely not the best time for a city tour. Moderate to heavy rainfall occur from mid of June to August end.
Hotels in Delhi
City has hotels for each category of travelers. The Leela Palace, Taj Mahal Hotel, the Lodhi, the Imperial Hotel, Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel and Le Meridian offer luxurious hospitality.
In mid-level budget Hotel Sheraton, the Lalit, Radisson Blue Hotel, Taj Diplomatic Enclave,
Holiday Inn, The Claridges and Vivanta by Taj-Ambassador and Hyatt Regency bring a better deal. Park Inn by Radisson, JW Marriott Hotel, the Metropolitan Hotel and Red Fox Hotel are also a few choices for luxury and hospitality.
Restaurants in Delhi
Delhi has many cafes, bars, restaurants and local dhabas offering Kashmiri, Punjabi, Rajasthani and variety of North Indian cuisines. One can also find seafood items and other cuisines like Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Thai.
Shang Palace at Connaught Place can satisfy your urge for Chinese food. Alternatively, Tamra at the same place also would not disappoint you at all. Nearby Sorrento is the perfect choice for Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. For vegetarians, Indian Accent is the right place.
Non-vegetarians can go to Indian Grill Room at Golf Course Road, Karim’s at Jama Masjid, Gulati at Pandara Road market.
Offbeat things to do in Delhi
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For food lovers: For foodies, Delhi is the perfect place for a food tour. The city is well-known for its street food. Paranthe wali gali near Chandni Chowk, Chache di Hatti at Kamla Nagar, Khandani Pakaude Wala at Sarojini Nagar are a few famous names in list.
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Qawwali night: If you are fond of soulful music, then plan a visit at Hazarat Nizamuddin Dargah on any of the Thursdays.
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Ghalib’s Museum: Visiting Ghalib’s haveli in Ballimaran, now converted to a museum is a mesmerizing experience.
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For drama lovers: National School of Drama is the place where many famous actors-directors of Indian film industry have taken their lessons. It is a satisfying experience to watch high-rated plays here at a very affordable ticket price.
FAQs
Q. What are the domestic and international airlines that operate on the Bagdogra to Delhi route?
A. All flight operators like Indigo, Air India, Go Air, Spicejet, Jet Airways, Air Asia and Vistara offer non-stop services on Bagdogra to Delhi route.
Q. How is the Delhi Airport connected to the city?
A. T1 and T3 are active passenger terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi. All international flights are operated from T3 and domestic low-cost flights are operated from T1. From Connaught Place, one has to travel about 13 km to reach Delhi Airport. A dedicated Metro line is available for airport and buses, taxis are also available in good numbers for transport. Cab services like Ola and Uber are easily available.
Q. What is the earliest flight from Bagdogra to Delhi?
A. The first flight from Bagdogra to Delhi is at 12:30 pm.
Q. What is the last flight from Bagdogra to Delhi?
A. The last flight from Bagdogra to Delhi is at 6:05 pm.
Q. What are the airlines that provide direct flight from Bagdogra to Delhi?
A. Indigo, Air India,
Go Air, Spicejet, Jet Airways,
Air Asia and Vistara offer non-stop services on
Bagdogra to Delhi.
Q. What are the hotels in the vicinity of Delhi airport?
A. The most popular and visited hotels near the airport are JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity, Centaur Hotel, IGI Airport, Roseate House New Delhi, Lemon Tree Premier,
Delhi Airport, Andaz Delhi - A concept by Hyatt, Red Fox Hotel, Delhi Airport.
Shopping in Delhi
A. There are many local high streets and malls for traditional as well as modern shopping needs. City has almost all famous retail outlets, malls and shopping complexes.
Nightlife in Delhi
Delhi is the perfect city for youngsters who are looking to have a good time with their friends at night. There are a lot of places where they can drink, dance and eat. Some options are Kitty Su and Raasta.
Major attractions in Delhi
Delhi is famous for its monuments like
Red Fort, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar,
India Gate, etc. These are major attractions for tourists from all over the world. Akshar Dham temple, Chandni Chowk, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mughal Garden, Hazarat Nizamuddin Dargah,
Jama Masjid, Purana Qila, Lodi Garden, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Parliament House, Raj Ghat, Naubat Khana are the places which truly deserve a visit.
About Bagdogra Airport
Located around 16 km from Siliguri in West Bengal, the Bagdogra airport is a civilian strip under the command of Indian Air Force. It connects the city with hill stations like Mirik, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and parts of Sikkim.
Connectivity to Bagdogra Airport
The airport is very well-connected with Siliguri and Sikkim via road network. One can travel by taxi or bus to the airport.
Q. What are the popular domestic routes from Bagdogra?
A. Being an important airport in West Bengal, it is well-connected to other major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Lucknow. Air India, Jet airways and
Jet Konnect run domestic flights for the well-known routes between Delhi, Mumbai and other key cities.
Q. What are the popular airlines flying from Bagdogra airport?
A. Air India, Jet Airways,
IndiGo, Spicejet and
Vistara are the well-known operators that serve on this route.
Q. What are the prominent hotels near Bagdogra Airport?
A. Orbit Hotel Bagdogra, Barsana Hotel & Resort, Club Montana Vista, CHAS Vinayak Inn Hotel & Banquets, Siliguri and Mainak Tourist Lodge are located close to Bagdogra airport.
Q. What are the key attractions in Bagdogra?
A. A small and tranquil town in northern part of West Bengal, Bagdogra offers key attractions like The Science City,
ISKCON Temple Siliguri, Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara temple, Savin Kingdom and Kanchenjunga Stadium.
Q. What is the best time to visit Bagdogra?
A. The months of October and November are the best time to visit Bagdogra. The average temperature is around 10 °C to 15 °C. However, months of March, April and May also attract a lot of visitors.