Information for Delegates
Passport, Visa and Customs
Visitors from most countries require Visa/ e-Visa before traveling to India. Citizens holding specific passports of those countries which have granted mutual visa exemption with India are exempted from visa requirements.
Participants who may wish to obtain information on India entry requirements ( Visa / e-Visa / On Arrival Visa / Visa Exemption) may visit the web page: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
Participants must be medically fit and may possess medical insurance coverage to meet expenses for any medical emergency during their stay in India.
Travel Guide
Nearest Airport
International: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal - 3 (IGI T3), New Delhi
Domestic: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal - 1, 2 and 3, New Delhi
Arrival Assistance
A facilitation desk will be set up at the IGI Airport Terminal 3 Arrival area to assist the Delegates. This facility will be available from 9th September 2024 onwards to provide assistance to the Delegates for escorting them to their designated vehicles for transportation to the hotel/ accommodation.
Collection of Badges
Badges can be collected from the Registration Desk available in the lobby of Hotel (The Ashok), between 16:00 and 20:00 hours (IST) on Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Participants are requested to display the identification badge at all times during the course of the event and other related activities.
Hotels Near the Venue
Participants can avail special discounted rates at the hotels close to Bharat Mandapam, if the reservations are made before 15 Aug, 2024. The discounts may not be available after that date. Please note that the hotel rooms are on a first come first serve basis.
| S No. | Name | Website | Distance from Venue |
| 1 | The Ashok | www.theashokhotel.com | 7.8 Km |
| 2 | Taj Mahal | www.tajhotels.com | 5.2 Km |
| 3 | Oberoi | www.oberoihotels.com | 4.0 Km |
| 4 | Le Meridien | www.marriott.com | 3.7 Km |
| 5 | Hyatt Regency Delhi | www.hyatt.com | 11.6 Km |
| 6 | ITC Maurya | www.itchotels.com | 10.7 Km |
| 7 | The Leela Palace | https://reservations.theleela.com | 4.8 Km |
| 8 | Taj Palace | https://www.tajhotels.com | 9.8 Km |
Weather
The average temperature in New Delhi in September ranges from 23 to 32 degree Celsius. There is also a little possibility of light showers. Light clothing is recommended given that the day time temperature is relatively warm.
Time Zone
Local time in New Delhi is Indian Standard Time (IST) which is GMT + 5 hours and 30 minutes
Electricity Supply
In India, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and M. Standard voltage is 230 Volts, and standard frequency is 50hz.
Credit/Debit Cards/ Money Exchange
International Credit/Debit cards such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard etc., are generally accepted at major hotels and departmental stores.
All commercial banks exchange major foreign currencies and work from 09:30 to 16:00 hours (IST), Monday to Friday.
Unified Payments Interface is another convenient way to make INR transactions.
Restaurants and Eateries
There are many popular restaurants and eateries that serve a large variety of cuisines near the venue. Participants may find more details on online platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, EazyDiner etc.
Local Sight Seeing
Local sightseeing in Delhi can be done using public transport options like the Delhi Metro, Delhi Darshan Bus Service/Delhi Darshan Tour by AC luxury bus, taxi cab services such as Uber, Ola etc.
