New Delhi, the Capital of India, the world's largest democracy, is a cosmopolitan city constantly on the move. It represents the vibrant and free modern nation that India is, even as it carries with it a rich cultural heritage built not by ancient rulers and artisans but also the invaders, colonialists, and post-Independence revivers.

January-February is spring time in Delhi. It is pleasantly cool in the daytime and cold in the evenings. The temperatures range from 74° F to 50° F, averaging around 62° F.

• Area: 1,483 sq km
• Population: 11,680,000 (2000)
• Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi
• Long distance city code: 011
• Time Zone: GMT +5:30 hours
• Altitude: 216m above sea level
• Best time to visit: February-April and August-November

All foreign nationals are required to present a valid passport and an appropriate (entry, transit or tourist) visa, upon arrival in India.
As a visitor to India, you need to get a visa from the Indian
Embassy or High Commission. Citizens of Bhutan, Nepal do not require a passport to travel to India. Visa regulations, forms and
list of Missions abroad are available on the website of Ministry of External Affairs at http://passport.nic.in

In case you need to submit a letter of invitation for participating in the conference from the organisers, please send us a request as early as possible.

Visitors will have to fill out an immigration and customs form on entering India. They may be asked to declare the amount of foreign currency in their possession at the time of entering the country.
For international flights, it is usual practice to report three hours before departure from IGI International airport at New Delhi.