Best Ways to Commute in Delhi
New Delhi is the largest city in India in terms of area but getting around this widespread city is pretty easy. The central government has taken adequate steps to ensure convenient and quick commute facilities. In fact, they are extremely useful for tourists and locals, who wish to travel on a budget. While a significant part of the Guwahati population travels in ferries, Delhi is famous for its extensive metro network. Here are a few comfortable ways to get around the city and save yourself from the weather extremities.
1. Delhi Metro
The New Delhi metro system was officially opened in 2002 and since then has only been expanding. DMRC has been ranked as Asia’s best rapid transit system and the most economic way to get around the city. As of 2020, there are 9 AC lines and 285 stations operating with starting fare as less as ₹8. You can take the Airport Express Line to reach your destination, after deboarding your Guwahati to Delhi flights. It also connects the satellite cities of the NCT, like Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad. There also are special facilities like wheelchairs. The metro runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm and is a safe, fast and traffic-free means of transport to almost every part of the Delhi NCR.
2. Delhi Transport Corporation Buses
DTC has a huge fleet of about 2,000 buses, with minimal charges, which are run by the government. The red ones are air conditioned and the green ones are non-air conditioned. The orange and blue “cluster” buses operate according to the agreements made by DIMTS. All of them run on CNG and help cut down on pollution in the city. Major parts of Delhi are connected by almost 800 well-defined routes and 2,500 bus stops. If you want to go sightseeing after landing via Guwahati to Delhi flights, full-day Delhi Darshan bus tours and Hop on Hop off Bus services are also available.
3. Auto Rickshaw
These are the Indian counterpart of the “tuk tuk” that runs in most parts of South East Asia. In Delhi, autos are swarming in every nook and corner. The iconic green and yellow rickshaws are supposed to run on meters but many drivers refuse to turn them on. You will have to make a fair bargain, since they can charge high fares if you are not a local. Up to 4 people can travel together for short distances. The charges are usually ₹25 for one kilometer and increases by ₹8 for every additional kilometer. If you are carrying minimum luggage and staying near the airport, you can hire an auto after deboarding your flight between Guwahati to Delhi.
4. E-Rickshaws
Electronic rickshaws are battery operated and are extremely environment friendly. The fares start from as low as ₹10. These are shared vehicles and run on fixed routes only. You will usually notice them near metro stations, chowks and bazaars, since they cover short distances.
Private and shared cabs, bicycle and scooter rentals are other significant means of transport in the city. If you are anywhere in Old Delhi or parts of South Delhi, try taking leisure walks. But, do take the metro back to the airport to cut down on expenses and reach on time for you flights from Delhi to Guwahati.
