Delhi City Information

Delhi, the capital of India, is a mini India as it has the colour of every Indian culture. The city is a lovely blend of perfection from monuments to modern architectures, from street food to high-end restaurants, from temples to clubs, and from basic need to luxuries. The beauty of the city lies in its diversity, liveliness, and fantastic food. The roads are always buzzing with the hustle and bustle of people and the streets ooze the smell of yummiest street food, the capital is a paradise for foodies.

Moving to Delhi is a dream of every Indian and if you’re planning to make your dream come true then Thepackersmovers has prepared an all inclusive guide of Delhi. So, fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the Delhi Guide.

Renting

Delhi provides you with lots of accommodation options from basic to luxurious. The rent of Delhi will fit in any budget, the city has lots of PG options for students and those who value their privacy can rent any size of flats. The average cost of rent in Delhi is:

	Posh Colony(Rs.) *	Middle-class colony(Rs.)**	Basic Colony(Rs.)***
1 BHK	20,000 – 30,000	5,000 – 8,000	3,000 – 6,000
2 BHK	30,000 – 80,000	8,000 – 15,000	6,000 – 12,000
3 BHK	80,000 – 1,50,000	15,000 – 30,000	12,000 – 25,000
PG	-	5,000 – 15,000	2,500 – 5,000

* The Posh Colonies include – Greater Kailash, South Extension, Defence Colony, New Friends Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Saket, Chittaranjan Park, Green Park, Gulmohar Park, etc.

** The Middle-Class Colonies include - Pandav Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Dilshad Garden, Patel Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, etc.

***The Basic Colonies include – Khanpur, Laxmi Nagar, Govindpuri, Madhu Vihar, Uttam Nagar, Dwarka, Sangam Vihar, etc.

Transportation

Delhi is a fairly big city with a problem of heavy traffic. Driving in Delhi is not everyone’s cup of tea. Most Delhiites prefer public transportation to get around. The capital does not have any shortage of options for transportation; you can use the bus, metro, cab, auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, and cycle-rickshaw. Those who are looking for comfort can choose from the metro, cab, auto-rickshaw, and those who want to be a part of city chaos should try the bus, e-rickshaw, and cycle-rickshaw.

1. Bus:

The bus service in the city is one of the best with budgeted prices. The price starts from Rs.5 and goes on till Rs.25. There are three colors of buses that run in Delhi. Red, green, and orange. The red one has equipped with AC, and the green one is without AC. The orange one was introduced at the time of the commonwealth games. You can get a monthly pass for buses in the range of Rs. 700 to 1500.

2. Metro:

Delhi metro has been a choice of transport for Delhiites for more than a decade now. With their premium services like maintained temperature, up-to-par cleanliness, high frequency, security, escalators, elevators in stations, etc., they have been considered one of the best metro systems in India. The minimum fare starts from around Rs. 10, and the maximum fare is around Rs. 50. The DMRC also provides the service of the smart card, where you don’t need to buy tokens and daily and can recharge the card weekly or monthly from the station or online as per your need and comfort.

3. Cabs:

There are three major cab services available in Delhi known as Ola cabs, Uber cab, and Meru cabs. The charges of all these cabs are different and depend upon the distance, type of cab you choose, and the waiting charges, etc. But the cabs fare will always go on the higher-end of transportation charges.

4. Auto-rickshaw:

Auto-rickshaws are the old-school Delhi transportation choice; they have been in the city way before cabs and metro were introduced. They work on meters, and meter charges were decided by the Delhi government.

5. E-rickshaw and Cycle-rickshaw:

Both these transportation mediums are for short journeys and cost less than any other medium. In E-rickshaw, a small battery-operated auto is used, in which four people can be seated, and in cycle-rickshaw, a person pedals the cycle, which is connected to a three-seater rickshaw.

Population	1.9 crores (in 2012)
Area	250 km²
Geo Location	North
Language	Hindi, English
Average Climate	8°C - 40°C
Best Time to Visit	February and March, August to September
STD Code	011
Nearest Airport	Indira Gandhi International Airport
Railway Station	1. New Delhi railway station, 2. Old Delhi railway station, 3. Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, 4. Anand Vihar Terminal railway station, 5. Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station, 6. Delhi Cantonment railway station
Website	https://delhi.gov.in/

1. Food:
Delhi is a dream-come-true for foodies as the streets are full of food stalls, restaurants, dhabas, and cafes. The capital has all types of cuisine and foods, but the city is mainly influenced by the Punjabi, Mughlai, and Indian Chinese cuisines.

2. Grocery:
All types of grocery items are available in the capital. You can shop from departmental stores, local grocers, ration shops, and online grocers. For a single person living in Delhi, the cost of groceries can start from Rs. 1000 and can go up depending upon your needs.

3. Utilities:
The utilities in Delhi are very cheap as compared to other metropolitan cities. If you are planning to live in Delhi, then your utility charges would be electricity bill, water bill, gas bill, phone and internet bills, etc. For an average person, the monthly cost of utilities ranges from Rs. 3,000 to 5,000.

Schooling and Education

Delhi being the capital of India, has a number of schools, colleges, and educational institutes. People from all over India and the world come to Delhi to get a quality education. The education structure of the city is very fair and gives a chance to all, irrespective of gender, caste, and economic background.

1. Schooling:

There are three types of schools in Delhi: Government schools, private schools, and MCD Schools. Where the cost of private schools is on the higher side, the government and MCD school charge close to nothing for education till 12th standard. Majorly there are two exams board in Delhi known as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (ICSE). There is no state board for capital, and these two provide most of the affiliation to Delhi schools.

2. Colleges:

The capital is home to many prestigious colleges of the country and world. The admission process in these colleges is competitive as students from all over India come to Delhi to complete their graduation and post-graduation. The major universities of the city are Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi University (DU), Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi; Amity University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi; Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). These unis provide full-time, correspondence, and distance education options.

3. Institutes:

There are many other kinds of educational institutes in Delhi that provide varieties of courses. One can pursue a vocational course, diploma course, or professional course in Delhi. Delhi is a hub of coaching institutes, so; you can study for JEE mains preparation, Chartered accountant coaching, and government exam preparation, etc.

Work Opportunities

Getting a job in Delhi is one of the easiest and hardest things as you can quickly get a job but getting into the company or profile of your choice is hard as the competition is very high, with the city having one of the highest literacy rates in the country. With its highest growing economy in the country, the city demands skilled and educated people. The key industries and regions of Delhi prime companies are:

Key Industries	Key Areas
Information technology	Connaught Place
Finance	Chandani Chwok
Banking	Preet Vihar
Telecommunication	Pitam Pura
Media	Nehru Place
Retail	Lajpat Nagar
Tourism	Dwarka
Infrastructure	NCR

Medical Facilities

The city has top-notch medical facilities with plenty of government and Private Hospitals. The cost of medical treatment may vary depending upon the medical institution you chose for your treatment. Medical tourism in Delhi is one of the highest in the country. The capital has a four-tier healthcare system starting from Mohalla clinics, then polyclinics, then secondary care hospitals, and in the end, the tertiary care hospitals. One can easily get treatment for any disease with world-class medical facilities.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle of Delhi is very lively and jolly. The city has every type of entertainment option available. With it being full of rich heritage and advanced technology, you can choose options like cinema hall, live theatre, amusement parks, adventure activities, shopping bazaars, spa facilities, temples, monuments, museums, bars, cafes, parks, etc... The city is full of sinfully good entertainment. You can get the cheapest entertainment option as well as the extravagant, luxurious one depending upon the budget you have but one thing for sure, the city life never gets boring.

Tourist Destinations in Delhi

There are so many places in a must-visit list of Delhi but visiting them all in a single tour is impossible. To help you plan your Delhi visit, we have made a list of the top 10 tourist destinations of Delhi, so; you can get to experience the city in its glory.

Red Fort
Old Fort
Humayun's Tomb
India Gate
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Lotus Temple
Iskon Temple
Akshardham Temple
Dilli Haat
Qutub Minar

Pros and Cons:

Living in Delhi is a big decision as the city has many opportunities but also has many issues. To help you in your decision, we have made a list of the pros and cons of living in Delhi.

Pros	Cons
Low cost of Living	Dangerous levels of pollution
Excellent public transport services	Very difficult traffic jams
Wife choice of food and cuisines	Unhygienic quality of food
Good education opportunities	Safety issues for girls and kids
Good job opportunities
Good medical facilities
Rich heritage and culture

Moving Guide in Delhi

Before committing to the capital of India, one should take necessary measures to ensure that they are prepared for this move. If you are in the midst of planning, then there are some tips and tricks that will help your move go smoothly:

1. Groundwork

Before moving to the capital, you should research the city. You can start your research from the internet and if you know some Delhiites, then ask about their experience. In this way, you would have a basic idea of what to expect.

2. Take a tour

Before moving, you should visit the city and get used to the culture and vibes of the city. Delhi has a very diverse culture and happy vibes, but still, there are some points that need your consideration, like safety issues.

3. Finance management

Moving to a city with no back-support in touch, and even though the cost of living in Delhi is affordable but you can never be too careful. Make sure you have enough funds to help you in thick and thin.

4. Climate control

The capital has extreme climates as the temperature rise to 50° Celsius, and in winter, the temperature dips down to zero degrees. You need to be prepared to deal with these bipolar seasons of Delhi.

5. Pre-decide

You should also make big decisions in advance. As once you move there, you would not have enough time to decide while you are settling down. So, decide about where you would live and where your children would study?

6. Packers and Movers

Moving to another city gets more challenging when you need to move your belongings as well so, you can ease up your load by hiring a packing and moving company from Thepackersmovers.com. They will definitely make your move go in hassle-free way.

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