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Travel tips to go to Commonwealth games 2010

Going for Commonwealth Game in Delhi in 2010? Below is the short guide of popular hotel, travel tips to Delhi and recommended sightseeing and excursion in Delhi for your Commonwealth game which commenced from 3 October to 14 October.

As there will be people around the world coming to Delhi for the games, it is better to book hotel as early as possible. If you are lucky, you might even get hotel deals and promotion for the popular hotels in Delhi (sometimes it can be quite a bargain). As making calls to overseas might be expensive, it is recommended to use phone card or calling card to make the calls.

Popular Luxury Hotels in Delhi:

- Taj Palace (5 star)

- The Oberoi (5 star)

 - The Orchid (5 star)

- Imperial Hotel (5 star)

- Crowne Plaza Hotel New Delhi (5 star)

For budget hunter, below are the top favourite budget hotels:

- Hotel Pearl Plaza New Delhi (2 star)

- Bajaj Indian Home Stay New Delhi (3 star)

- Shanti Home (4 star)

- Hotel Delhi City Centre New Delhi (2 star) -

 Raunak Plaza Hotel New Delhi (3 star)

- Hotel Star Paradise (3 star)

Where to go and what to see in Delhi:

- Humayun’s Tomb (old Delhi)

– famous landmark of Delhi with amazing architect and is declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site

- Jami Masjid (old Delhi)

– India oldest Masjid with amazing view

- Lodi Gardens – tranquil retreat from city

- Qutab Minar – The first monument build by Muslim ruler in India and the world tallest brick miranet

- Fabindia – retail shop selling handicraft made in rural India

- Crafts Museum – collection of many varieties of Indian handicrafts and making of the crafts itself from the expert

 - Connaught place- The largest Commercial areas in Delhi and is known for the CBD of Delhi

- The Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath

- India gate – build in memory of Indian soldier who passed away during World war I and Afgan war

- Akshardham Temple – the largest of Hindu Temple in the world

- Red fort (Old Delhi) – The site where India Prime Minister speak to the nation on Independece day

- Lotus temple – Lotus shaped Bahai House of Worship

What to eat and where:

- Bukhara – voted “Best Indian restaurant in the world” and “Best restaurant in Asia”

- Karim Hotel – not expensive best Mughal style cooking

- Chor Bizarre – have an interesting Indian best cuisine with good value. Package of lunch combine with city walking tour is also offered in the restaurant

- Haldiran’s Cafe – Like KFC and Mc Donald famous for American fast food, Haldiran’s cafe is Indian fast food

- The Spice Route – Nice interior design with extraordinary meal, voted to be one of the top 10 restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveller

- Suruchi – delicious authentic Rajasthani/Gujarati Food with traditional dressed waiter to serve the meal

Travel tips

 - Check if your country needs to have visa to entry. It is better to obtain visa before entering India. Do not forget to make sure that your passport is still valid and/or not expired..

- Pay close attention to your personal security at all times. And do not carry a lot of cash with you or wear expensive accessories to draw attention

 - Take travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart – Expect crowd in Delhi

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4. Online companies are often not tied to the holiday companies or destinations served by travel agents, so you’ll have more of a choice of airlines, destinations and flight times, as well as airports.

5. There are a wide choice online travel companies, as well as the well known travel agents. If you want to fly somewhere unusual, or have special requirements for your holiday, then you might be better off with a specialised online travel company, rather than a traditional travel agent.

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Airline Travel in 2010 – Domestic and International Documentation Requirements

Airline travel used to be such a breeze in the United States, but all that changed on 9/11. Since then, airports have been a clogged mess as passengers try to get onto planes while security personnel try to make sure nobody dangerous is doing so as well. The documentation requirements in 2010 are set forth here.

Domestic airline travel may seem like something that would get less attention than international travel. While generally true, it is also true that all the flights on 9/11 were domestic. As a result, travel documentation requirements start here. If you are flying domestically, you will be required to provide your name, birth date and gender when you buy your ticket. Now, you have to be careful. The name on your ticket must be exactly the same as the government document you will be carrying with you on the flight.

For most people, this document will be their driver’s license. If it reads Thomas Allen Ajava, as in my case, then I must buy my ticket using my full name. If I just put Tom Ajava, I am in for a very bad time. Why? They are not going to let me board my flight! Why such a technical interpretation? Well, the authorities are checking every name on a purchased ticket against a list of questionable people who should not be allowed on planes. The veritable “No Fly” list we hear about so much in the media.

What about international travel? Well, the process is both straightforward and complex at the same time. To keep things simple, you should just substitute a passport for your driver’s license in the above example. If you don’t have one, get one as quickly as possible. If you don’t have time, contact the Department of Homeland Security to find out if there are any exceptions you can use to complete your travel.

Air travel isn’t the breeze it once was, but that is understandable. To avoid problems, make sure you know what is required before you leave.

Going for Commonwealth Game in Delhi in 2010? Below is the short guide of popular hotel, travel tips to Delhi and recommended sightseeing and excursion in Delhi for your Commonwealth game which commenced from 3 October to 14 October.

As there will be people around the world coming to Delhi for the games, it is better to book hotel as early as possible. If you are lucky, you might even get hotel deals and promotion for the popular hotels in Delhi (sometimes it can be quite a bargain). As making calls to overseas might be expensive, it is recommended to use phone card or calling card to make the calls.

Popular Luxury Hotels in Delhi:

- Taj Palace (5 star)

- The Oberoi (5 star)

 - The Orchid (5 star)

- Imperial Hotel (5 star)

- Crowne Plaza Hotel New Delhi (5 star)

For budget hunter, below are the top favourite budget hotels:

- Hotel Pearl Plaza New Delhi (2 star)

- Bajaj Indian Home Stay New Delhi (3 star)

- Shanti Home (4 star)

- Hotel Delhi City Centre New Delhi (2 star) –

 Raunak Plaza Hotel New Delhi (3 star)

- Hotel Star Paradise (3 star)

Where to go and what to see in Delhi:

- Humayun’s Tomb (old Delhi)

– famous landmark of Delhi with amazing architect and is declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site

- Jami Masjid (old Delhi)

– India oldest Masjid with amazing view

- Lodi Gardens – tranquil retreat from city

- Qutab Minar – The first monument build by Muslim ruler in India and the world tallest brick miranet

- Fabindia – retail shop selling handicraft made in rural India

- Crafts Museum – collection of many varieties of Indian handicrafts and making of the crafts itself from the expert

 - Connaught place- The largest Commercial areas in Delhi and is known for the CBD of Delhi

- The Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath

- India gate – build in memory of Indian soldier who passed away during World war I and Afgan war

- Akshardham Temple – the largest of Hindu Temple in the world

- Red fort (Old Delhi) – The site where India Prime Minister speak to the nation on Independece day

- Lotus temple – Lotus shaped Bahai House of Worship

What to eat and where:

- Bukhara – voted “Best Indian restaurant in the world” and “Best restaurant in Asia”

- Karim Hotel – not expensive best Mughal style cooking

- Chor Bizarre – have an interesting Indian best cuisine with good value. Package of lunch combine with city walking tour is also offered in the restaurant

- Haldiran’s Cafe – Like KFC and Mc Donald famous for American fast food, Haldiran’s cafe is Indian fast food

- The Spice Route – Nice interior design with extraordinary meal, voted to be one of the top 10 restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveller

- Suruchi – delicious authentic Rajasthani/Gujarati Food with traditional dressed waiter to serve the meal

Travel tips

 - Check if your country needs to have visa to entry. It is better to obtain visa before entering India. Do not forget to make sure that your passport is still valid and/or not expired..

- Pay close attention to your personal security at all times. And do not carry a lot of cash with you or wear expensive accessories to draw attention

 - Take travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart – Expect crowd in Delhi

Fri Oct 1, 2010 2:39pm EDT

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