Get around in Delhi

By metro

Three lines of the new Delhi Metro are now open and provide a hassle-free way of zipping around the city. Line 2, in particular, is useful for getting to the Old Delhi and New Delhi railway stations as well as the ISBT bus terminal. Fares range from Rs. 6 to 14.

By taxi

Taxis or hired car (usually with driver) are 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. There is also a service called dial-a-cab. The number is 1090. You shouldn’t take non-official taxis, sometimes they take you to a wrong hotel, or to a “tourist information center”, and try to sell you overpriced things.

By autorickshaws

Autorickshaws (also called 3 wheeled Scooters or 3 wheelers) are good for shorter trips. Autorickshaws are three-wheeled partially enclosed contraptions(they don’t have any doors) that can seat three people in the back and usually run on CNG, petrol or diesel, mostly CNG in Delhi.

Although by law the rickshaw driver have to charge by the electronic meter in their vehicles, they will almost always try to haggle for price. If using a rickshaw, make sure you settle on either (a) paying by meter or (b) a fixed price in advance, or there will be no end of trouble. In general, they are much cheaper than taxis and can be hailed from the street.

If you have any trouble with them, go to the numerous tourist police in the city centre and they will give you a complaint slip which will result in a 500 rupee fine for the auto driver.

By cyclerickshaws

Cyclerickshaws are three-wheeled mechanical cycles or bikes with seats in the back to seat Passengers and a driver in the front who cycles the passenger. They are good for short distances or places which are too far to walk but too short for taking a bus/taxi/autorickshaw. Cyclerickshaws don’t use meters, so payment is done on established practices.