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Way to get around Delhi By bike

Cycle rickshaws are three-wheeled pedal powered rickshaws with seats in the back to seat passengers and a driver in the front. They are good for short distances, or places which are too far to walk but too short for taking a bus/taxi/auto rickshaw. Cycle rickshaws don't use meters, so establish a price before getting on. Rs. 20 is reasonable for most journeys of a kilometre or two, although many Delhiites will haggle if the driver dares to suggest Rs. 10.

Cycle rickshaws are best to...

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Way to get around Delhi By city bus

All parts of Delhi are well connected by buses and with tickets ranging from Rs.2 to 10 they're very cheap, but they're also the least comfortable means of transport and the hardest to use. Delhi's buses are quite crowded, rarely air-conditioned and drivers often drive rashly. Bus routes are often written only in Hindi and bus stops don't have any route lists, so it can be difficult to find your way - asking other people at the bus stop is often the best way to find out about bus routes to...

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Way to get around Delhi By metro

Three lines of the new Delhi Metro are now open and provide a cheap, quick, hassle-free and air-conditioned way of zipping around the city. Unfortunately, the network is still limited and does not cover southern Delhi or neighbouring areas like Gurgaon or Noida, but ambitious expansion plans are under way. As of 2006, the following lines are open:

Line 1 (Red Line): Shahdara-ISBT-Rithala

Line 2 (Yellow Line): Vishwa Vidyalya (Delhi University)-ISBT-Connaught Place-Central...

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Way to get around Delhi By public transportation

The primary means of public transportation in Delhi is all pollution free CNG (compressed natural gas) based. So be it the local and interstate buses that connect it to the NCR region like Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad or the CNG run- Auto Rickshaws, Taxis…all are contributing towards making Delhi a pollution free zone. Besides these Delhi has suburban railways and the latest to join the gang is the Metro Rail.
As of 2007, the metro operates three lines with a total length of 65...

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Way to get around Delhi By rickshaw

Auto rickshaws (or "autos", as everyone calls them) are ubiquitous. The guidebooks tell you to use the meter, but that's a bad idea. First of all, most of them will refuse. Second of all, those who agree will drive you around in circles and run up the price.

So you have to negotiate the fare before-hand. The rule of thumb is that any travel between south Delhi and Chandi Chowk should be no more than 100-120 rupees maximum. The more you know the city, the better you'll know the proper...

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Way to get around Delhi By taxi

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A taxi or hired car (usually with driver) is required to see many of the far-flung sites around and just outside Delhi. To get a taxi or a hired car, you have to go to a taxi stand; they are not usually flagged from the street. Alternatively, you can call for a cab at 1090. Also: ask around with other tourists or reliable locals if they have hired a car and driver and were satisfied with the service and the price. A lot of drivers are owners of a single car and get jobs...

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Way to get around Delhi By train

There are limited commuter services on Delhi's railways, but the facilities are a far cry from the user-friendly Metro and stations are for most part inconveniently located. There is no passenger service at all on the Delhi Ring Railroad outside rush hour.

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