The Venue
The Citi-FT Financial Education Summit will take place at the Taj Palace Hotel, located in the heart of New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave, only 15 minutes’ drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Taj group is recognised as India’s premier hospitality provider.
| Taj Palace Hotel |
Sardar Patel Marg
Diplomatic Enclave
New Delhi 110 021
India |
Tel:
Fax:
Website: | (91-11) 2611 0202
(91-11) 2611 0808, 2688 4848
Taj Palace Hotel |
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The organiser has reserved a number of rooms at selected hotels, including the Taj Palace.
- Delegates are responsible for making their own hotel bookings.
- Hotel rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please book by 5 November 2007 to guarantee availability.
- You must be a registered delegate at the Summit in order to reserve accommodation at these rates.
- The hotel will contact you after receiving your reservation. The Summit organiser is not involved in the hotel registration process.
Taj Palace Hotel
| Room | Single Occupancy | Double/Twin occupancy |
| Deluxe Room (breakfast included) | US$350 | US$375 |
| Taj Club (breakfast & airport transfer included) | US$400 | US$425 |
* The above rates are per room per night and subject to 12.5% tax
AIRPORT TRANSFERS for Deluxe Rooms guests (per car)
- International Airport: INR1748 net per way
- Domestic Airport: INR1623 net per way
For reservation, please click
here
The Ambassador Hotel
The hotel is located 15 minutes' drive from the Taj Palace and near to New
Delhi’s business and shopping districts. A shuttle service will be arranged
on December 6 and 7 for delegates attending the summit.
For more information, please visit:
The Ambassador Hotel
| Room | Single Occupancy | Double/Twin occupancy |
| Superior Room (breakfast included) | US$285 | US$300 |
| Executive Room (breakfast included) | US$300 | US$325 |
* The above rates are per room per night and subject to 12.5% tax
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
- Pick-up: INR1075 net per car
- Drop: INR945 net per car
For reservation, please click
here
About India
India has a population of 1.1 billion, the world’s second largest. It has a coastline of over 7,000 kilometres, bounded by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west.
New Delhi
New Delhi, India's capital since 1911 with a population of 10 million, is a land-locked city situated on the banks of the Yamuna river in northern India. The city is built above seven ancient cities and includes a number of historical monuments including the Jantar Mantar observatory and Humayun’s Tomb.
Getting There
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is a major gateway to India, with 35 airlines serving major cities across the world. It currently handles an average of 13,100 domestic and 9,500 international passengers a day.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.delhiairport.com/
From Airport to Downtown
Taxi
Taxis are the recommended way to travel to central Delhi, especially for those who are not familiar with the city. Metered taxis are available, but it is best to hire pre-paid taxis (go to the counter at the airport) to avoid any arguments concerning fares. It will take about 30 minutes to get to the city centre.
Bus
Airport buses leave for Delhi 24 hours a day and take about 45 minutes to get to the city centre.
Car rental
Car rental is available at the airport via Avis and Hertz.
Transportation
Taxi
There are two types of taxis in Delhi, private taxis (black) and the state-permit taxis (yellow). The minimum fare is Rs8.5. There is an extra charge for luggage above 20 kg and a 25% night charge between 11 pm and 5 am.
Bus
Buses are the most popular means of transport, and the state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is the major service provider for the city. The DTC now operates the world’s largest fleet of environmental friendly CNG buses. For more information and a bus schedule, please visit:
http://dtc.nic.in/.
Delhi Metro
| Line | Number | Terminus stations |
| Red Line | 1 | Shahdara – Rithala |
| Yellow Line | 2 | Vishwa Vidyalaya – Central Secretariat |
| Blue Line | 3 | Indraprastha – Dwarka Sub City |
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Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws, also known as scooters, are one of the most popular means of public transport in Delhi. The rickshaws run on environmental friendly CNG and are usually green and yellow. The cost of a ride is in the range of Rs20 (US$0.50) to Rs75 (US$1.85).
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Visas
All foreign nationals except citizens of Nepal and Bhutan require a visa to enter India. For more information, please visit:
http://www.india-visa.com/
Currency
Bank Hours
Most banks are open from 10 am to 2 pm from Monday to Friday and up to 12 noon on Saturdays. Some branches of banks are also open on Sundays. There are several foreign banks located around Connaught Place, including American Express, Bank of America, HSBC, Bank of Tokyo, Banque Nationale de Paris, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and Mercantile Bank, among others. ATMs are widely available.
Coins and Notes
The Indian currency, the rupee, is subdivided into 100 paise (singular paisa). Large values of Indian rupees are counted in terms of lakh (100 thousand), crore (100 lakhs) and arawb (100 crore). The use of million and billion is not common.
Tipping
Tipping is generally expected at hotels and restaurants, at a rate of around 10% of the bill or around Rs5 for other services. Tipping is not necessary for taxis or auto rickshaws.
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Language
India does not have a single official language. Hindi and English are the most widely spoken.
Climate
Delhi has a continental climate that includes a very hot summer and very cold winter. The temperature varies from 45°C in summers to 4°C in winters. In early December, the temperature is expected to be around 16°C.
Water
Tourists are advised to buy bottled mineral water.
Electricity
220V AC – 50Hz
The plugs below are used in India:
Useful Tips
Consumption of alcohol in public areas is prohibited.
Useful Websites
