Dates
April 2-3, 2011
Venue
The LaLit New Delhi
Barakhamba Avenue
Connaught Place
New Delhi-110001
Web: www.thelalit.com
Airport Information and travel to New Delhi
New Delhi has one International and one domestic airport. The AIIMS Institute is a 40 minute drive from the international airport
Visas
All visitors to India require a valid VISA before entering the country. Tourists wishing to visit India are normally granted short-term tourist visas, effective from the date of issue. Tourist visas are non-extendible and non-convertible. The Embassies of India, High Commissions of India, and the Consulate Generals of India, will be happy to help you get a Visa to India. For further information please
click here.
Hotel Accommodation
Kenes International is the official travel agent for the IGCS Regional Meeting on Gynecologic Cancers in New Delhi, and will be offering special reduced rates for accommodation.
For more information regarding hotel accommodation
click here
Weather
It will be pleasant in New Delhi In April with temperatures ranging from 20-34°C, 66
-94
°F.
Currency
The Indian Rupee is the national currency (INR). International Credit Cards are widely accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops, particularly American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa; MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout the Delhi and Agra. For exchange rates:
www.xe.com
Electrical Current
The electrical supply in India is 220 Volts.
Time
India has only one time zone which covers the entire country. Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
During SightSeeing
- Most museums in India are closed on Mondays
- If the sun is strong. Remember to use sunscreen on exposed parts of the body. Wear sunglasses to screen out harmful rays.
- Smoking is not allowed at all public places; some restaurants have designated smoking areas.
Safety and Security
Follow the same rules of safety that you follow while travelling anywhere else with respect to using hotel safe deposit boxes and keeping travel documents safe. -When in public places, keep them in your hotel or with you all the time when moving about. -Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel.
Others
- Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport in a safe place.
- Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always conform to readings on meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card, available with the driver, and pay accordingly. Avoid taxis that pick up additional passengers
- Be wary of impostor porters or guides. Assure they are properly uniformed or identified. Never leave your luggage, briefcase or other items unattended.
- Insist on the taxi / auto meter being flagged down in your presence. -In cities you can change most major foreign currencies and brands of travellers’ cheques but you’ll widen your options and save yourself hassles if you stick to US dollars or pounds sterling.
Restrictions on the Export of Articles
- Export of all wild animals indigenous to the country and articles made from such listed animals like skins, pelts, furs, ivory, rhino horns, trophies are totally banned.
- Banned items do not include peacock feathers and handicrafts made from them.
- Antiques which include sculpture, painting or other works of arts or crafts illustrative of science, art, craft, religion of bygone ages and of historical interest which have been in existence for not less than 100 years may not be exported from India.
- Manuscripts or other documents of scientific, historical literary or aesthetic value in existence for not less that seventy five years: art treasures not necessarily antiques but of artistic or aesthetic value, also cannot be exported out of India.
Language
The region has a plethora of languages, which vary from state to state. English is widely spoken throughout the sub-continent. Guides and travel professionals are available in most major international languages. Mentioned below are some general words that one should know.
Some Useful Hindi Words
| English |
Hindi |
| Hello |
Namaskar or Namaste |
| I need a Taxi |
Taxi chaheye |
| Stop |
Roko |
| Go |
Chalo |
| How much does it cost |
Kitna Rupee hua ? |
| Could you please help me |
Kya aap meri madad karenge ? |
| Water |
Paani |
| Tea |
Chai |
| Understand! |
Samjhe ! |
| Can you give me directions |
Kya aap mujhe rasta bata sakte hain ? |
| What is your name |
Aapka naam kya hai ? |
| My Name is___. |
Mera naam _______ hai. |
Meeting Secretariat
Kenes International
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet
PO Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 22 908 0488
Fax: + 41 22 732 2850
Email: igcs2011@kenes.com