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Delhi is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the northern part of India. Once a part of the Aravalies, today Delhi has only the Ridge area to tell the story of the greenery this place once had. Himalayas are in the North of Delhi. The capital of India is a land locked city. The distance from the sea gives Delhi an extreme type o f continental climate. The summers in Delhi are very hot and winters very cold. The temperature range varies from 45 degrees in summers to 4 degrees in winters. The winters are marked by mist and fog in the mornings and often sun is seen in the afternoons. The cold wave from the Himalayan region makes winters very chilly. In summers the heat wave is immense and adequate precaution has to be taken before going out in the hot summer afternoons. The best season to visit Delhi is During the spring seasons of February to April and August to November. The bloom season of February and March make Delhi colourful. This time of the year brings greenery on the face of Delhi. Please "click here" for update weather report and forecast. (Courtesy Yahoo!)
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Climate in Delhi during November
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Note from District Foundation Chair
The Little Book of India is a great little book. Even in its present form, it is very valuable, I would say. Put it on the blog. Did I tell you that I took 15 India itineraries to conference and came home with 2?
Susan Campbell
Rotary Foundation Committee Chair
District 9930
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Darjeeling Tours say its time to "Get Booking".
Get booking!
As we mentioned, we really need people to start booking - with just their deposits at this stage.
This is NZ$595 per person which can be paid via credit card (the booking form has a section for this) or via internet banking (again the ANZ Wellington branch/account details are on the booking form). Direct payment to our account at ANZ Bank Lambton Quay, Wellington, NZ: 010505 0430663-00
This helps us to firm up our planning because we have got an idea of numbers etc.
Of course, if for any reason we cancel the tour the deposit would be refunded. I attach an updated booking form with the NZ$ deposit marked on it. These can be scanned and emailed to us, or faxed on +44 8444 170574. Alternatively they can be posted to us - if people prefer.
As we mentioned, we really need people to start booking - with just their deposits at this stage.
This is NZ$595 per person which can be paid via credit card (the booking form has a section for this) or via internet banking (again the ANZ Wellington branch/account details are on the booking form). Direct payment to our account at ANZ Bank Lambton Quay, Wellington, NZ: 010505 0430663-00
This helps us to firm up our planning because we have got an idea of numbers etc.
Of course, if for any reason we cancel the tour the deposit would be refunded. I attach an updated booking form with the NZ$ deposit marked on it. These can be scanned and emailed to us, or faxed on +44 8444 170574. Alternatively they can be posted to us - if people prefer.
Darjeeling Tours LimitedLime Tree Lodge, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, Doncaster DN10 5EDIndian Visas
Here's some information on getting your Indian visa. It is a fairly simple process (compared to getting one in the UK!).
You will need to apply for a Tourist Visa. Note that the visa starts from the date of issue not the date of travel - so don't apply too early! Visas last for six months and cost $95.
To apply by post complete (and sign) the application form (see attached) - or you can download it from www.hicomind.org.nz.
Don't forget to attach a recent passport photo to the form. Send it with your passport and banker's cheque payable to: "High Commission of India, Wellington" to: 180, Molesworth Street, Wellington 6015.
We recommend that you send it in a courier or NZ Post Registered Post envelope. Make sure you also enclose a Self Addressed Registered Post envelope for return of your passport.
Please note that personal cheques or credit card payments are not accepted. Allow ten working days for receipt of your Visa.
You will need to apply for a Tourist Visa. Note that the visa starts from the date of issue not the date of travel - so don't apply too early! Visas last for six months and cost $95.
To apply by post complete (and sign) the application form (see attached) - or you can download it from www.hicomind.org.nz.
Don't forget to attach a recent passport photo to the form. Send it with your passport and banker's cheque payable to: "High Commission of India, Wellington" to: 180, Molesworth Street, Wellington 6015.
We recommend that you send it in a courier or NZ Post Registered Post envelope. Make sure you also enclose a Self Addressed Registered Post envelope for return of your passport.
Please note that personal cheques or credit card payments are not accepted. Allow ten working days for receipt of your Visa.
Update from Sarah Thompson
Hi Max,
Further to our recent Skype conversation, here's a timeline, plus a few notes for your blog
Further to our recent Skype conversation, here's a timeline, plus a few notes for your blog
Date Action Comments
Now Bookings being received NZ$595 deposit with completed from
Ongoing Info on India sent out with booking acknowledgements
18 Aug Any add-ons or extras agreed
25 Aug Final invoices issued
1 Sep Balance of payment due Tour numbers & final price determined at this point
28 Sep Travel documents issued Includes amended itinerary, if necessary.
14 Sep Latest date for travel clinic visit Some may require multiple inoculations
12 Oct Latest date for Indian visa application Allow minimum of two weeks for visa
26 Oct Travellers cheques and local currency It may not be possible to obtain rupees in NZ, but there are lots of ATM's in India.
9 Nov Depart!Sarah ThompsonDirectorDarjeeling Tours Limited, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, Doncaster DN10 5EDSarah Thompson from Darjeeling Tours
Hi Max,
Yes, we do have our "Little Book of India" - but we're in the middle of doing a bit of a re-write, so I'll send it to you once we've finished. It's formatted as a booklet so it prints double sided onto A4 paper, then gets folded and stapled.
You'll have it within a week.
All the best,
Sarah
Sarah Thompson
Director
Darjeeling Tours Limited
Yes, we do have our "Little Book of India" - but we're in the middle of doing a bit of a re-write, so I'll send it to you once we've finished. It's formatted as a booklet so it prints double sided onto A4 paper, then gets folded and stapled.
You'll have it within a week.
All the best,
Sarah
Sarah Thompson
Director
Darjeeling Tours Limited
Email from our Tour Company
Hi Max,
Thanks for giving Darjeeling Tours the opportunity to do another Rotary tour to India for the polio programme. We thoroughly enjoyed the last one and it was good to be amongst Kiwis again!
Although we're at an early stage in the planning it would be good to have a chat about current proposals and give you an opportunity to ask any questions which you may have. Perhaps you could let me know the best time to call, and the best number to ring. Mornings or evenings would suit the time difference. Some of the subjects which we ought to cover are:
- The booking process
- Payment options
- Inclusions and exclusions
- Split of responsibilities between ourselves and yourself
- Strategies for dealing with the NID uncertainty
- Information and advice on travelling in India
I look forward to hearing from you
All the best
Clive
Director
Darjeeling Tours Ltd
Lime Tree Lodge, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, Doncaster DN10 5ED, UK.
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