HOW TO GET AROUND

 Delhi is a big city with a cheap and extensive metro system so it’s easy to get around. You may have to take taxis or auto-rickshaws to cover shorter distances and that’s fine. You’ll have plenty of options.

BY DELHI METRO: Going by metro is always our preferred way of getting around a city. Delhi has a great metro system that can take you almost anywhere you need to go as a tourist. Fares start at just INR 10 and you’ll have the option of purchasing a smart card or tourist card.

A smart card is a stored value card that not only eliminates the hassle of having to buy single journey tokens, it’ll give you a 10-20% discount on fares as well. Tourist cards are unlimited transport passes that allow you to travel as often as you want for the duration of your card. They’re available in 1- or 3-day variants. You can refer to the Delhi Metro website for more information.

Please be advised that you’ll be required to go through security checks at Delhi Metro stations. This is because of the ongoing threat of terrorism. It may take time to get through during peak hours so keep that in mind.

BY UBER / OLA: I had trouble using Uber in Kolkata but I had no problems whatsoever in Delhi. It was efficient and a great way to travel short distances in the city. As previously described, not all attractions are near metro stations so you may have to grab an Uber to cover the last 2-3 km. I didn’t use it but there’s a local competitor called Ola as well.

BY TAXI / AUTO-RICKSHAW / RICKSHAW: This would be my last resort, simply because I hate having to argue about fares. I rode a rickshaw and auto-rickshaw and they both tried to get more money from me even after we had agreed upon the fare! They gave every reason in the book like being poor and increasing gas prices. It was never threatening but it was annoying and something I didn’t want to deal with. If you can get an Uber or Ola, then do that instead.

No matter which mode of transport you choose in Delhi, I highly recommend using the Google Maps app (iOS|Android) to navigate. It’ll tell you all the possible ways you can get from point A to point B using any city’s public transportation system. It’s very reliable and we never travel anywhere now without it.