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Accommodation
There is no campus accommodation available. Delegates may explore online websites for their accommodation.
Advisory
Delhi becomes quite cold in the month of December (Average Maximum: 23°C & Average Minimum: 7°C). All the delegates coming to Delhi for attending IST 2023 are advised to bring warm cloths
like inner warmers, sweaters, winter jackets, woolen caps, woolen muffler etc. with them.
Click Here for weather forecast during symposium days.
About Delhi
New Delhi city is the capital of India, which has been the seat of power for many empires for about a millennium.
It's rich tradition, effervescent history, captivating ancient monuments, fascinating museums, magnificent temples,
Mughal Architecture, and bustling markets beacon tourists from all over the world. IIT Delhi is situated in South Delhi,
which is a landmark place and is well connected to various places of interests in Delhi.
Detailed information about the city is available at http://www.delhitourism.com.
New Delhi is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub complex.
There are areas like Old Delhi and Mehrauli in New Delhi which have a number of heritage structures.
New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian
bureaucracy and political system. New Delhi is known as the microcosm of India and is one of the world's top global cities.
The metropolis of Delhi is the 2nd most populous in India with a total population nearing 17 million residents,
the capital city being the 10th most populous city in the world by city proper and has the 7th biggest
urban agglomeration in the world with a population of 23 million people. The National Geographic's
Traveller Magazine describes it as "one of the Ultimate Cities of a Lifetime to visit and explore."
In a report jointly prepared by Institute for Competitiveness and Confederation of Indian Industry,
the city is listed as the best to live in India. According to Mercer, New Delhi is the most expensive city in
India for expatriates in terms of cost of living, figuring 113th in the list of 214 cities.
New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and is home to numerous national institutions, museums and landmarks.
Weather of Delhi
Source: Wikipedia
The climate of New Delhi is a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate with high variation between summer and winter, in terms of both temperatures and rainfall. Winter starts in November and peaks in January. December is one of the best months to travel. The average minimum and maximum temperatures during the symposium period will be around 8°C and 25°C, respectively with little chance of rain.
Travel
How to reach IIT Delhi
Delhi is well-connected by air, rail and road. IIT Delhi is just 10-16 km from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Taxis or Cabs would be convenient for reaching the IIT Delhi campus. Most of the international airlines fly to Delhi regularly from various part of the world. Delhi is also connected by air to all major cities within India.
Places of Interest
In Delhi
(Click on the image for view in Google Maps)
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Akshardham Temple |
Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple) |
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Lotus Temple (Bahai's House of Worship) |
Humayun's Tomb |
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Raj Ghat |
Red Fort |
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Qutub Minar |
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Delhi Tourism offers "HOHO" (Hop On Hop Off) Bus services to visit these places. For details visit the website www.hohodelhi.com
Nearby Delhi
| Agra Agra housing the world famous "Taj Mahal" is around 215 km (3 hours by road) from Delhi. | |
| Jaipur Jaipur, also called the "Pink City", that houses beautiful palaces and Amer Fort is around 260 km (4 hours by road) from Delhi. | |
