CLIMATE
Delhi is a land locked city with an extreme type of continental climate. The summers in Delhi are very hot and winters very cold. The temperature range varies from 45 C in summers to 4 C in winters. The winters are marked by occasional mist & fog in the mornings. The cold wave can make winters very chilly. In summers the heat wave could be immense and adequate precaution has to be taken before going out in the hot summer afternoons. The best season to visit Delhi is during the spring seasons of February to April and August to November. The bloom season of February and March makes Delhi colorful

Average Temperatures

LANGUAGE
Hindi and English is commonly used in all business transactions.

CURRENCY
The currency of India is the Rupee, which has 100 paise to it. The Indian rupee (INR) comes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000.  The money can be exchanged in bank, at the hotels and even at the venue. It is advisable that the local transactions be done only in INR. The import & export of the INR is not allowed. Exchanging of foreign currency other than at banks or authorized money changers is an offence under Foreign Exchange Regulations Act 1973. 

Vaccination
Foreign tourists should be in possession of their Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate conforming to International Health Regulation, if they are originating or transiting through Yellow Fever endemic countries. Any person (including infants) arriving by air or sea without a certificate is detained in isolation for a period up to 6 days if arriving from an endemic area

Electric Supply
The standard electric supply in India is 230 volts AC , 50 Hz, single phase for all domestic lighting. Most hotels also provide 110 volts electric point for use of electric shavers, hair dryers etc.

INSURANCE
The Conference Organizers cannot accept any responsibility for personal losses, accidents, and damages to participants or accompanying persons. Nor do the Conference Organizers accept any responsibility for any unforeseen, unrelated events, which prevent a participant or accompanying persons from attending the conference. Participants are therefore strongly advised to take personal insurance to cover any eventuality that might visit one before, during or after the Conference has taken place.

FOREIGN CURRENCY REGULATIONS :
There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travellers' cheques a tourist may bring into India provided he makes a declaration in the Currency Declaration Form that is handed over on arrival. This will enable traveller not only to exchange the currency brought in, but also to take the unspent currency out of India on departure. Cash, bank notes and travellers’ cheques up to US$ 1,000 or equivalent, need not be declared at the time of entry. Any money in the form of travellers' cheques, drafts, bills, cheques, etc. in convertible currencies, which tourists wish to convert into Indian currency, should be exchanged only through authorized money changers or banks that issue an encashment certificate required at the time of re-conversion of any unspent money into foreign currency on departure.

BUSINESS HOURS
The normal business hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on weekdays for all business establishments and government offices. Many offices remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

PASSPORTS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of all countries, (except Nepal and Bhutan), require a valid national passport or valid travel documents and a valid visa granted by Indian Missions / Consulates abroad for entering India. Nepalese or Bhutanese citizens need no passport or visa but should possess suitable documents for their identification when proceeding from their respective countries. 

Conference Visa : It is recommended that the Delegates coming to attend international conferences in India should opt for Conference Visa to cover the conference as well as for tourism in India. Delegates are advised to apply to Indian Embassies well in advance, with an invitation letter from the secretariat. 
Tourist Visa : Usually for spouses and accompanying persons, a visa valid for a period of 90 to 180 days, is granted for the purpose of tourism. The visa is valid from the date of issue.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES & REGULATIONS 

Arrival Formalities : Visitors are generally required to make an oral baggage declaration in respect of baggage and foreign currency in their possession. They are also required to obtain the Currency Declaration Form from the Customs. They should fill in the Disembarkation Card handed over to them by the airline during the course of the flight. 
Departure from India : All persons, except nationals of Bhutan & Nepal, leaving by air, road or rail have to fill in an Embarkation Card at the time of departure. 

AIRPORTS

The international airports in the metro cities offer a range of services ensuring that the traveller on business can continue working while waiting to board an international connection, or when transferring between international flights. These include restaurants, business centers, rest rooms and handy telephone booths. Business centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including word processors and tele-fax. Airports also offer tourist duty-free shopping, informal snack bars, nursery and baby care rooms. Duty-free prices in the airport shops are very competitive, offering you bargains on international merchandise. 

Useful Links

Airport/custom regulations etc

Delhi Map