A holiday in Delhi is a trip to a city where the season decides almost everything. The best time to visit is from October to March: dry, cool, comfortable for walking. A flight from Almaty takes about four hours, and there are direct flights. Stay away from April to June, when the air heats up above 40 degrees, and the monsoon of July to September brings humidity and rain.
Preparing for the trip: documents and packing
A trip to Delhi begins long before departure, and packing here matters more than it seems. India requires attention to paperwork, and Almaty dictates its own deadlines.
What to arrange in advance for citizens of Kazakhstan
Processing takes time, and tours to India from Almaty are best planned in advance. The Indian side accepts applications electronically, and confirmation arrives by email. A copy should be printed and taken along. Hotels in Delhi check the guest's data against the confirmation at check-in. Prices for tours to Delhi depend on how early the tourist began preparing. Fees are paid by card, and the receipt is kept until the end of the holiday.
Medical insurance and first aid kit before departure
Insurance for a trip to India covers treatment, hospitalization, and emergency evacuation. The policy is issued for the entire period, including the days of the flight. Doctors advise getting vaccinations against hepatitis A and typhoid fever a month before departure. Vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria should be up to date. Delhi is a city with a hot climate, and intestinal disorders are common here. The first aid kit is assembled at home: sorbents, fever reducer, remedies for diarrhea. Children need a separate policy with extended coverage.
The journey from Almaty and the first hours in the city
A flight from Almaty takes several hours, and the time difference is noticeable. The first hours in the capital are best devoted to rest, not walks.
Direct flights and ticket prices by season
A direct flight from Almaty to Delhi is operated by several airlines, and the travel time is about four hours. Tickets rise noticeably in high season, especially for New Year dates. Low season falls in the hot months, and then prices for tours to Delhi drop. The Indian side receives flights at Indira Gandhi Airport. The cost of a ticket depends on when the tourist buys it. A month before departure there are still seats, a week before — almost none.
Transfer from the airport: taxi, metro, and prepaid taxi
Three routes lead from the airport to the city, and each is convenient in its own way. A prepaid taxi is arranged at a counter right in the arrivals hall. The Delhi metro connects the airport with the center, and the trip costs less. An ordinary taxi is hailed at the exit, but the price is discussed before getting in. Hotels in Delhi often offer a meeting with a driver. For a family with children, a transfer is more convenient than the metro with transfers. In the evening the journey takes longer because of traffic jams.
Money, communication, and safety on site
The Indian rupee is the only currency accepted in Delhi. Money, communication, and caution are three things one thinks about on the first day.
Currency exchange, ATMs, and withdrawal limits
Tenge and dollars are exchanged at banks and exchange offices; the rate at the airport is unfavorable. ATMs dispense rupees by card, but the withdrawal limit is restricted. Large hotels in Delhi accept cards, small shops — only cash. The bank charges a separate commission for withdrawal, and it is worth checking in advance. Small notes will come in handy for rickshaws and tips. Money is best kept in two places, not in one wallet.
Local SIM cards, roaming, and the language barrier
A local SIM card is arranged at a mobile phone shop. Roaming from Kazakhstan works, but costs more. Internet in hotels in Delhi is almost everywhere, the speed varies. English is understood in tourist places, Hindi — in markets. A few phrases in Hindi win over sellers and drivers. A translator on the phone helps in a pharmacy and at a clinic.
How to get around and what to keep in mind in the city?
Transport in the capital is cheap and varied, but the rules are its own. A conversation about the trip is incomplete without the topic of safety.
Rickshaws, taxi aggregators, and car rental with a driver
Auto rickshaws charge little, but name the price by eye. Taxi aggregators fix the cost in the app, and this is more convenient. Renting a car with a driver for a day costs more, but takes you to several points. The Delhi metro is fast, but packed to the brim at rush hour. A rickshaw driver may offer a shop or store along the way. Refuse politely but firmly.
Areas worth avoiding and rules of behavior
Late in the evening one should not stroll through deserted alleys near the station. Photographing military facilities and police posts is prohibited. Clothing covers shoulders and knees, especially in the old quarters. Drivers are wary of a woman traveling alone. Money and phone are not taken out in view of the crowd. Harassment in markets is a reason to move to a crowded place.
What to do on the trip?
A trip here can easily stretch for a week or more. Day trips and holidays make the program rich.
Day trips: Agra, Jaipur, Vrindavan
Agra with the Taj Mahal is reached by train in a couple of hours. Jaipur with its forts is on the list of everyone who goes to India. Vrindavan attracts with temples and the atmosphere of pilgrimage. Excursions are booked in advance, otherwise the morning goes to searching for transport. Prices for tours to Delhi with a trip to Agra are higher than usual. The journey takes the whole day, and the return is sometimes late.
Holidays, festivals, and dress code when visiting temples
Holi and Diwali turn the city into a continuous celebration. On these days hotels in Delhi are booked months in advance. When entering a temple, shoes are removed and the head is covered. Mosques ask women to cover their shoulders and hair. Photographing inside is not allowed everywhere. The festive crowd is dense, and with children it is better to stay aside.
Visa and entry rules change: check the primary source — the electronic visa portal of the Republic of India, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/. The information on this page was verified on 10.09.2026.
Briefly
- Plan your trip for October — March: the dry season is more convenient for walks and sightseeing tours.
- The flight from Almaty is short, but tickets get noticeably more expensive in high season.
- Book accommodation and trips to Agra in advance: the choice narrows closer to the dates.
- Keep cash in rupees for rickshaws and markets, cards are not accepted everywhere.