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Guide Book For 2011 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL GRAND PRIX OF INDIA

1. Introduction to Formula One

Welcome to the first ever Grand Prix of India being held at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 or Grand Prix is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The F1 season consists of a series of races, held on purpose-built circuits and occasionally on street circuits. The result of each race is combined to determine two annual FIA Formula One World Championships, one for the Drivers who are required to be holders of valid Super License, the highest class of racing license issued by the FIA and one for the Constructors. Formula One cars are considered to be the fastest circuit-racing cars in the world. Formula One cars

race at speeds of up to 318 km/h (192 mph).

2. Buddh International Circuit

Welcome to India, one of the fastest evolving countries in the World. India is well known for the

most colourful fairs and festivals with the month of October 2011 hosting Diwali the festival of lights

and the first ever Formula 1 race on Indian soil at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

The race track is located just 35 km from New Delhi.

No Dream Too Big

The face of Motorsport in India is about to change forever as you are about to witness the largest

sporting event at BIC a state of the art Motorsport destination hosting the first ever Formula 1 race

in India. The track is the jewel in the crown of Jaypee Sports City being developed in 2500 acres,

comprising a number of world class sporting venues, stunning residential developments and

commercial properties.

The track has been designed by the well known German architect Hermann Tilke, who also happens

to be the man behind other legendary tracks.

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3. Fast Facts:

What makes BIC so unique?

Track facts

Capacity: Approx. 100,000

Circuit length: 5.14 km

Number of Pit Garages: 41

Race direction: Clock wise direction

Speed: 318 km/h

Turns: 16

Straights: 3

Highest Elevation: 14 meters

4. Guidelines

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General Guidelines:

a) Considering the fact that 100,000 spectators will be coming to BIC, your travel time to the

Circuit might take much longer than normal. Therefore, please keep extra travel time in

mind to reach BIC on time to enjoy all Race events.

b) The events on all three days are spread from morning till evening. You are requested to plan

your itinerary accordingly.

c) The gates will open at 9:30 a.m. on the race days. The distance and expected time of travel

from some important points are:

Point Of Origin Distance by road (Approx.) Expected Travel Time during Race

days

New Delhi ISBT 50km 1.5 hr to 2 hr

South Delhi 46km 1.5 hr to 2 hr

Rohini 70km 2 hr to 2.5 hr

Hauz khas 50km 1.5 hr to 2 hr

Noida 38km 1 hr to 1.5 hr

New Delhi IGI Airport 65km 2 hr to 2.5 hr

Gurgaon (IFCCO Chowk) 80km 2.5 hr to 3 hr

Ghaziabad 40km 1 hr to 1.5 hrs

d) Buddh International Circuit is conveniently divided into four colour zones. The colour

marked as on your event ticket corresponds to the colour of that zone; viz- Yellow for

North Zone, Red for West Zone, Green for South Zone and Blue for East Zone.( For location

please see the map on page no 4.)

e) You are requested to adhere to your zone colour and follow the signages while trying to

reach the circuit and while approaching your respective stand.

f) Children

Children below 5 (five) years are not allowed inside the circuit. Parents and guardians should

ensure that children wear correct hearing protection at all times due to extreme volume of

noise.

g) Help Desk

Bilingual volunteers in BIC uniform are there to assist you with queries. There are 5 Help

Desks at the circuit. Please follow the signages to reach the nearest Help Desk.

Disclaimer

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT TICKETS!!

We strongly advice that you purchase your event ticket from the authorized ticketing partner of Buddh International Circuit i.e. Book My Show. There are currently 2 channels of sales: • Online - www.bookmyshow.com/sport/formula1 & www.jaypeesports.com • Call center - 39895050 Counterfeit / fake tickets would not be entertained at the venue.

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h) Food & Beverage and Entertainment

Please do not carry any personal food items as it would not be allowed inside BIC.

Food & beverages will be available near/next to every stand. You would need to

consume the eatables in the designated areas only as they will not be allowed inside the

stands / seating area.

BIC merchandise and exciting events are organized for you to enjoy BIC as a complete

entertainment destination.

For your convenience there are ATMs installed at various locations within BIC.

F1 Village* and Buddh Gardens* are the areas which have been ear marked for fun

activities, fun zone and sale of official merchandise.

For ease of understanding the zone wise map is provided below. Please refer to your

event ticket to identify your zone and stand and locate the nearest facilities around your

seat.

*(For location please see the circuit map on page no.4)

South Zone West Zone

East Zone North Zone

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i) Health and Safety

Your safety is our concern. Medical units are located all around the circuit for any unforeseen

incident.

As noise level during the event can be extreme at times visitors are strongly advised to use ear

plugs which will be sold at the circuit. Please pay attention to warning signs for hazardous or

restricted access areas. Motorsports can be dangerous and visitors must, at all times, adhere to

all safety instructions from officials and the police.

j) Security

You are requested to remain alert and on look out for any suspicious person or suspicious

object/item near your seating area, parking area and F & B area.

For security reasons, you may be subjected to personal screening, frisking and search. Your

vehicle will also be subjected to security check. Kindly co-operate with security personnel in

such checking.

At the circuit, spectators are required to conduct themselves decently and not to cause any

inconvenience, trouble or harassment to other spectators.

Acquaint yourself with the entire route / time plan to reach the parking area and the zone

without any hassle. For convenience follow the road signages.

For your safety, security and convenience follow instructions of the security personnel.

k) List of prohibited items

Any prohibited items, if brought at the venue by mistake, may be left in your vehicle or else

will have to be thrown in the bin. There is no locker facility at the circuit. For details please

visit our website www.jaypeesports.com.

Large hand bags, brief cases, large ladies hand bags, backpacks, packets

Since smoking in public places is prohibited by law, please do not carry cigar, cigarette,

beedi, match box, lighter etc.

Any kind of cooked / uncooked, packed / unpacked food & beverages (both alcoholic and

non alcoholic)

Glass/plastic containers, cans, bottles, smoke canister and any type of box

Pets

Professional audio visual equipment, professional cameras

Any fire arm/weapon (even licensed) any other object which can be used as a weapon,

fireworks, crackers, flares, inflammable material, and laser pointers

Musical instruments and/or amplification equipments, whistles / loud hailers

Bicycle, scooter, skate board, roller blade etc.

Chairs, stools, small tables, flags with poles

Any other item prohibited by law specifically or considered to be a risk to the safety and

security of the circuit and spectators

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5. Transport and Parking

Driving down to Buddh International Circuit

DIRECTIONS FROM DELHI

Buddh International Circuit is located in Greater Noida, in the upcoming Jaypee Sports City. The

circuit is well connected by a 6-lane Yamuna Expressway which further connects to Delhi by another

6-lane NOIDA-Greater NOIDA Expressway. The circuit is easily accessible from Delhi and NOIDA.

Vehicle check point will be operational at Yamuna Expressway and NOIDA-Gr. NOIDA expressway

interchange. Depending on traffic congestion at the interchange, your vehicle will either be

allowed to enter Yamuna Expressway or can be diverted straight to Pari Chowk from where you

can take Surajpur-Kasna Road to reach the circuit. Please refer the map at page 8 for exact

directions.

There are several routes available from Delhi:

1. NIZAMUDDIN BRIDGE: From Delhi, you can take ring road and then Nizamuddin Bridge to reach

NOIDA-link Road which further connects to NOIDA-Greater NOIDA Expressway and then to Yamuna

Expressway.

2. NOIDA-DELHI TOLL BRIDGE (DND) - From Delhi, you can also take ring road and then DND toll.

Take the second left loop after crossing the toll gate to reach NOIDA-Greater NOIDA Expressway and

then Yamuna Expressway.

3. KALINDI KUNJ BRIDGE- Drive on Mathura road past Apollo Hospital and take left towards Kalindi

Kunj Bridge to reach Mahamaya Flyover and take left loop to get on NOIDA-Greater NOIDA

Expressway.

4. VIKAS MARG (ITO) BBRIDGE: You can also take Vikas Marg from ITO to cross river Yamuna by

Vikas Marg bridge and then take a right to reach NOIDA –INK Road. NOIDA link road further connects

to NOIDA-Greater NOIDA Expressway and then to Yamuna Expressway.

NOTE: If you have purchased a Buddha International Circuit car or Motorcycle parking permit, you

can drive down and park around the circuit. You can reach the Circuit from Yamuna Expressway. You

have to leave the expressway either at Exit 2A, Exit 2B or Exit 2C depending on your parking permits.

Leave Yamuna Expressway at Exit-2A if you have a North or West Zone Permit, at Exit 2B if you have

Paddock Zone Permit and Exit 2C if you have an East or South Zone parking permit. Easy to follow

directional signs all along Yamuna Expressway and circuit roads will also help you to reach your

parking lot..

PARK and RIDE: If you have purchased a Park & Ride permit, take a diversion 500 meter before

‘Yamuna Expressway- Gr. NOIDA expressway interchange’ to reach the parking lot.

TAXI: If you are coming to BIC by Taxi, leave Yamuna Expressway at Exit-2C and follow directional

signs to reach the taxi parking; Visit www.jaypeesports.com or www.bookmyshow.com to get details

of radio cab operators having access to the circuit..

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IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED A BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT PARKING PERMIT, PLEASE VISIT

www.jaypeesports.com or www.bookmyshow.com FOR OTHER AVAILABLE TRANSPORT OPTIONS.

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Important

No vehicle without a valid parking permit purchased along with event tickets, will be allowed to

access Buddh International Circuit road network and parking areas. It is essential to purchase

vehicle permits along with event tickets if you wish to arrive at the circuit in your vehicle.

General guidelines

1. Transport facilities available for reaching the circuit are as below:

a. Park and Walk:

The closest parking facility available at the circuit is very limited in number. If you would want

the luxury of parking close to your stand, purchase this permit at the earliest possible. Park and

Walk is available for 4 wheel and 2 wheel drives.

b. Bus service:

We have dedicated bus service plying from various locations in Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon. Please

refer to bus route map on page no 11. for more details.

c. Park and Ride:

If you have missed the opportunity to purchase a parking space at the circuit, you can avail of

the ‘Park & Ride’ facility at a convenient location from where you can take a connecting shuttle

to the circuit.

Approximate travel time from Delhi to BIC is about 1 hr and 30 minutes. Since we expect the

race to be a complete sell out, congestion is expected. Please keep enough buffer to reach in

time for the event.

d. Taxi

Radio Cabs on payable basis can be hired to reach BIC.

e. Delhi Metro

You can also avail the Metro Services as your mode of transport.

2. Parking lots have been grouped in 4 zones namely North Zone- Yellow Colour, West Zone- Red

Colour, South Zone- Green Colour and East Zone- Blue Colour.

3. The transport and parking facilities in each parking zone also correspond to the zonal colour.

4. Colour of permit for ‘Park & Walk’, ‘Park & Ride’ and ‘Bus Service’ ticket will be the same as that of

event ticket.

For your convenience route map from Delhi is provided on page no. 15

Park & walk

1. If you intend to visit the circuit in your vehicle, you must have a valid ‘Park & Walk’ permit.

2. One ‘Park & Walk’ permit can be bought on purchase of three race tickets subject to overall

availability of parking space.

3. The mark on the colour strip printed on your event ticket and your parking permit is according

to the colour of your zone.

4. From parking area, you can conveniently walk to the entry gate mentioned on your ticket.

5. ‘Park & Walk’ permits shall be dispatched / distributed to you along with your tickets. You will be

provided with three different parking permits each for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be used on

the respective days.

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6. Read the instructions carefully printed on the reverse of your ‘Park & Walk’ permit. It gives

information on the route to be taken to reach the designated parking lot.

7. Affix parking permits/stickers on the front wind screen of your vehicle. Keep your ticket/pass handy

to show it to security personnel on duty.

8. Please follow the signages placed at regular intervals at the circuit for your convenience.

Bus Service from Delhi to Buddh International Circuit (BIC)

1. JPSI is offering BIC bus services from identified ‘BIC Bus Stands’ in Delhi Noida and Gurgaon, to

Buddh International Circuit.

2. BIC Bus service will operate from the following points:

a) Noida City Centre Metro Station

b) Opposite Nehru Place Metro Station

c) DTC Parking on Lodhi Road (near Dayal Singh College)

d) Pragati Maidan (Opposite Gate No. 2 on Bhairon Road)

e) India Gate

f) Gurgaon-Leisure Valley Park

3. To avail the service you are required to purchase bus tickets in advance provided you have already

bought the Indian Grand Prix event tickets.

4. You will be provided with three different tickets for three event days.

5. You are requested to select one ‘BIC Bus Stand’ and the bus ticket will be issued for your chosen

location. Bus ticket will entitle you to a bus travel to and fro from the circuit on Friday, Saturday and

Sunday.

6. Buses will be plying from 7:30 a.m. and thereafter every 30 minutes. Last bus will leave at about

12:30 p.m. on all three days. (schedule subject to change)

7. From each ‘BIC Bus Stand’, buses will depart to each colour coded circuit zone (North, West, South

and East). Make sure that you board the bus corresponding to zone written on your event ticket.

8. Your bus ticket shall be dispatched / distributed to you along with your event tickets. You will be

required to show your bus ticket as well as the event ticket before boarding the ‘BIC Bus Stand’. Your

bus ticket contains a unique bar code which will be checked at bus boarding area.

9. Buses will start plying in the evening only after the last event of the day is over.

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Park and Ride for Buddh International Circuit (BIC)

1. In case you do not get parking near the circuit, ‘Park and Ride’ facility is available at a convenient distance from the

circuit. Car Parking Permit to park in ‘Park and Ride’ lot can be purchased subject to availability of parking space.

2. Park and ride facility is provided in Knowledge Park II behind India Expo Centre; Greater Noida from where you can

avail a shuttle bus service to and from the circuit.

3. You are entitled to buy 1 (one) car parking permit on purchase of up to 3 event tickets, 2 (two) car parking permits

on purchase of 4 to 6 event tickets and so on.

4. With each car parking permit you will also get shuttle bus tickets equal to the number of event tickets bought by

you.

5. Car parking permits and shuttle bus tickets shall be dispatched / distributed to the address mentioned by you along

with your event tickets. You will be provided with three different permits each for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

6. You will be required to affix the car parking permit in front of your car windscreen. Read the instructions printed on

the reverse of the car permit carefully.

Two Wheeler Parking at Buddh International Circuit (BIC)

1. Only two wheelers bearing ‘Park & Walk’ permit will be allowed on the circuit road network.

2. The ‘Park & Walk’ permit should be purchased / booked in advance along with event tickets and shall be dispatched

/ distributed to you along with your event tickets.

3. The colour on your event ticket and your two wheeler parking permit corresponds to the colour of your zone.

4. From the 2 wheeler parking, you can conveniently walk to the entry gate mentioned on your ticket

5. Please affix the parking permit on the front mud guard or on the front light guard.

6. Read the instructions carefully printed on the reverse of the permit for information on the route to be taken for

reaching the designated parking lot.

Taxi for Buddh International Circuit (BIC)

1. Buddh International Circuit can be accessed using any of the following Cab Services for pick and drop to the circuit.

2. Meru Cabs: For bookings, call +91 11 44224422 or log on to www.merucabs.com

3. Easy Cabs: For booking, call +91 11 43434343 or log on to www.easycabs.com

4. Mega Cabs: For booking, call +91 11 41414141 or log on to www.megacabs.com

5. Delhi Cabs: For booking, call +91 11 44333222 or log on to http://www.orixindia.com/radiotaxi_booking.aspx

6. Wyn Cabs: For booking, call +91 11 48000000 or log on to www.wyncabs.com

7. These air-conditioned cabs are GPS/ GPRS enabled and available 24x7.

8. Read the circuit map and the route map from Delhi provided on page no. 4 and 15 respectively for your convenient

arrival and departure to the circuit.

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Metro Train for Buddh International Circuit (BIC)

1. Delhi Metro Rail service is connected to most parts of Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida and provides a cheap and convenient

mode of transport.

2. It is recommended that Metro service be availed from any metro station in Delhi to reach either at Nehru Place Metro

Station or Noida City Centre Metro Station and avail BIC bus service from there.

3. Make sure that you have already booked BIC bus tickets from Nehru Place or Noida City Centre Metro Station to BIC.

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6. Tickets

7. Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

Separate event tickets have been provided for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please make sure you carry

the correct ticket corresponding to that day

Please make sure that your vehicle bears the parking sticker corresponding to the ticket day

You will not be allowed entry to the circuit and to the parking area even if you have a VALID ticket /

permit for the wrong event day / date

Don’ts

Do not expose your ticket to heat (do not leave the ticket in your car)

Do not puncture holes in your tickets

Do not fold your ticket

Do not place your ticket next to devices with magnetic fields ( computers, mobile phones, etc)

You will not be allowed to enter the circuit if you lose your ticket. Duplicate tickets will not be issued. No

refund request will be entertained.

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8. 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

2011 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 25 - 27 Mar

2011 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur) 08 - 10 Apr

2011 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 15 - 17 Apr

2011 FORMULA 1 DHL TURKISH GRAND PRIX (Istanbul) 06 - 08 May

FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA SANTANDER 2011 (Catalunya) 20 - 22 May

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2011 (Monte Carlo) 26 - 29 May

FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2011 (Montreal) 10 - 12 Jun

2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia) 24 - 26 Jun

2011 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone) 08 - 10 Jul

FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2011 (Nürburgring) 22 - 24 Jul

FORMULA 1 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2011 (Budapest) 29 - 31 Jul

2011 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps) 26 - 28 Aug

FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2011 (Monza) 09 - 11 Sep

2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore) 23 - 25 Sep

2011 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka) 07 - 09 Oct

2011 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam) 14 - 16 Oct

2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA (New Delhi) * 28 - 30 Oct

2011 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina Circuit) 11 - 13 Nov

FORMULA 1 GRANDE PRÊMIO PETROBRAS DO BRASIL 2011 (Sao Paulo) 25 - 27 Nov

F1 Drivers & Teams

Driver Nationality Team

Sebastian Vettel German RBR-Renault

Mark Webber Australian RBR-Renault

Lewis Hamilton British McLaren-Mercedes

Fernando Alonso Spanish Ferrari

Jenson Button British McLaren-Mercedes

Felipe Massa Brazilian Ferrari

Nico Rosberg German Mercedes

Nick Heidfeld German Renault

Vitaly Petrov Russian Renault

Michael Schumacher German Mercedes

Kamui Kobayashi Japanese Sauber-Ferrari

Adrian Sutil German Force India-Mercedes

Jaime Alguersuari Spanish STR-Ferrari

Sergio Perez Mexican Sauber-Ferrari

Sebastien Buemi Swiss STR-Ferrari

Rubens Barrichello Brazilian Williams-Cosworth

Paul di Resta British Force India-Mercedes

Pedro de la Rosa Spanish Sauber-Ferrari

Jarno Trulli Italian Lotus-Renault

Vitantonio Liuzzi Italian HRT-Cosworth

Pastor Maldonado Venezuelan Williams-Cosworth

Jerome d'Ambrosio Belgian Virgin-Cosworth

Heikki Kovalainen Finnish Lotus-Renault

Timo Glock German Virgin-Cosworth

Narain Karthikeyan Indian HRT-Cosworth

Daniel Ricciardo Australian HRT-Cosworth

Karun Chandhok Indian Lotus-Renault

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9. History and Tourist attractions in and around New Delhi

History

The history of Delhi dates back to the time of the Indian epic Mahabharata, when it was known as

Indraprastha, the city of Pandavas. According to the great epic, the place was originally a barren

piece of land and was converted into a wonderful city by the efforts of the Pandavas. As other kings

occupied the neighboring region, some other cities came up. Over the years these cities merged into

one bustling metropolitan city, which finally emerged as the political capital of free India.

Noida

The city of Noida was created under the UP Industrial Area Development Act. Equipped with first-

class amenities Noida is considered to be one of the most modern city in the state of Uttar Pradesh

housing some of the leading corporate houses in the country, world class shopping complexes and

residences. It is also home to the Noida Film City.

Weather Condition

October / November is a good time to visit Delhi NCR with temperatures usually ranging between

19-35 degrees Celsius.

Tourist attractions

Qutub Minar

Qutubuddin Aibak laid the foundation of Qutan Minar, as a victory tower, in 1199 AD. Originally,

it rose to a height of 72.5 m. It is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India and one of

the most important landmarks of Delhi.

Red Fort

Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad and laid the foundation of the Red

Fort, or the Lal Quila, on 16th April 1639. It took nine years to build this mighty citadel and it got

completed on 16th April 1648. It is said that about one crore rupees, an astronomical sum in

those days, was spent on its construction.

Humayun Tomb

The second Mughal Emperor Humayun died just a year after he regained Delhi. His Persian wife,

Hamida Begum, supervised the construction of his tomb from 1562-1572. It was designed by the

Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath.

Jantar Mantar

Situated at Connaught Place area of New Delhi, Jantar Mantar is one of the five observatories

built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler and founder of Jaipur, in India. Smaller than the

one at Jaipur, it is still astonishing because of its capability to make accurate calculations of

many astronomical movements.

Akshardham Temple

Akshardham temple is a magnificent Hindu shrine, situated in the east region of New Delhi.

Located on the banks of river Yamuna, it was inaugurated in November 2005, by the former

President of India – APJ Abdul Kalam, the Prime Minister – Manmohan Singh and Ramukh Swami

Maharajah- the spiritual leader of BAPS.

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India Gate

The war memorial arch, India Gate, was built by the British in the honor of the unknown martyrs,

who lost their lives in the First World War and Second Afghan War. Vijay Chowk (the Victory

Square) is the site of “Beating the Retreat” ceremony held annually in New Delhi, on 29th

January.

Lotus Temple

It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. From

2002, attracted more than 50 million visitors, making it one of the most visited buildings in the

world. Lotus Temple is open to all regardless of religion, or any other distinction. An essential

architectural character of a House of Worship is a nine-sided circular shape

Out of City Tours

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world is located in Agra, It was built by Mughal emperor

Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is the finest example of

Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian

architectural styles. The white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the

Taj Mahal; it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around

1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.

Jaipur

Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja

Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty

now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur reflects the taste of the Rajputs

and the Royal families. Jaipur is famous for its forts and monuments like Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal,

Rambagh Palace to name a few.

New Delhi Visitor Essentials

Visas

For visa & travel information, please visit http://india.gov.in/default.php

Safety Guidelines for New Delhi

Some safety guidelines for India are suggested here, so that you don't face any avoidable problem.

Read on to know about the guidelines for traveling in India:

Find out about the infectious diseases endemic in India and countries to which you will be

traveling, and get the appropriate shots and pills, and take the appropriate medications with you

if your doctor thinks it's necessary.

It is better to keep your contacts at home and in India well informed of your whereabouts and

activities. Also, keep copies of your important travel documents with them for any

unforeseeable in the future.

All valuables and important papers (jewelry, passports, returns tickets, etc) should be kept in

your hotel's safe deposit box. Never leave them unattended in your room. Avoid carrying large

sums of cash on your person.

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Don't hand over your luggage to any person other than a member of the hotel's bell staff. Make

sure to collect a receipt for stored luggage. Never leave your luggage or other expensive items,

unattended at airports, bus stands, taxi stands or railway stations.

Avoid conversing or arguing in loud tones. Never ever discuss your travel plans or any other

personal matter with strangers.

10. Contacts Numbers

Services Contact No.

Police 100

Fire 101

Ambulance 102

Accident and Trauma 1099

Tourist Department, Delhi 011-23363607 / 011-23365358

International Airport 011-25652011 / 21 / 50

Domestic Airport 011-25696535 / 011-25665121

Domestic Airlines

Airline Contact No.

Air India 1800 180 1407 / 0124-2877 777

Spice Jet 1800 180 3333 / 09871803333

Kingfisher 1800 180 0101 / 1800 425 7008

Jet Airways 91 11 39893333

Indigo 1800 180 3838 / 09910383838

International Airlines

Airline Contact No.

Air Canada 91-11-4717-2900 / 1-800-102-8182

Air France 0124 2720272 / 1-800 180 00 33

Air New Zealand 91-11-23730864

American Airlines 1-800-433-7300

Cathay Pacific 1-800-209-1616 / 011-49638311/12/13

Gulf Air 1-800-123-7474 / 011-25652065

KLM 1-800-1-800-044 / 91 (0) 124 272 0273

Lufthansa 1-800-102-5838 / 91 124 4888888

Malaysian Airlines 91 11 4151 2101 / 91 11 4151 2121

Thai Airways 011 41497777

Virgin Airline 1-800-102-3000 / 91 124 469 3030

British Airways 1-800-102-3592 / 124 2540547