Climate
Temperature (approx for December) – Minimum 10°C & Maximum 20°C

Clothing
At the time of the meeting, Delhi will be cold. Light woolen are recommended for night and early morning hours.

Food & Water
All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese and Indian. Please use mineral water and always check the seal before it is consumed.

Language
The main spoken Language of India is English.

Time
India is 5½ hours ahead of GMT, UTC; 10½ hours ahead of American EST. Europe is 4½ hours behind. The local time is known as Indian Standard Time (IST). India does not observe day light saving time.

Electricity
The power grid in India supplies 220 volt at frequency of 50 Hz. The connecting points and plugs have round sockets and pins. Most hotel rooms will have fitted 5 ampere three and two round pin plugs. A universal AC adapter for devices will be helpful.

Immunization
Valid yellow Fever inoculations are necessary for all delegates coming from or transiting through endemic Yellow Fever Countries.

Currency
The currency of India is Indian Rupee (INR) which is denoted locally as Rs. Currency notes comes in denominations of Rs. 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. One Rupee has 100 paise to it. The coins are of denominations Rs. 5, Rs. 2, Rs. 1 and 50 paise.

Credit Cards
VISA and Master Card and American Express credit cards are accepted in all major cities, tourist centers, top-end hotels, emporia and major shopping centers. However, not all budget hotels, restaurant and shops accept these.

ATMs
Main shopping centers have ATM machines and these accept major credit cards like Visa and Master card. Please check with your local bank if your card can access International Banking Networks.

Travelers Cheques
All major brands are accepted in India with Thomas Cook and American Express being the most widely traded. US dollars, Pound Sterling and Euro are the preferred currencies for exchange.

Money Changers
You can change currency at the airport, all top-end Hotels, bank branches with forex transactions and private agencies across the city.

Re-exchange
You can change back leftover Indian Rupees before departure to major currencies at the airport, some banks and moneychangers in the city. For this you would have to produce encashment certificates that cover the amount, passport and air-ticket.
 
Note: ATMs do not provide encashment certificates. When traveling in India, it is important to have ready cash.

Mobile
India has the fastest growing mobile network and a mobile with roaming service enabled from a well established multinational company is likely to function from India.

Hotel
Check in and Check out time at hotel is 12.00 noon.

Tipping
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. If you wish to do so, 10% of the bill is considered sufficient. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped but if you want to give them any small change from your fare, it is perfectly acceptable.