Delhi has good domestic and international travel connections. Anyone heading from the south to the western Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh, Kullu, Manali, Ladakh) will pass through Delhi; it seldom takes more than a day to arrange the onward journey. Scores of travel agents sell bus and air tickets, and many hotels (budget or otherwise) will book private buses for you; touts , concentrated at the top of Janpath, waylay tourists with promises of cheap fares, but can't always be trusted.
Travel within India
Whichever direction you're heading in, there'll be a plane, train or bus to get you there. Buses leave Delhi extremely frequently, and tourists are usually ensured places on trains in a reserved tourist quota . Flights should be booked as far in advance as possible, but since most routes are covered daily, nobody should have to wait too long.
Leaving India
Most travellers leave India by plane , while the most likely overland destination from Delhi is Pakistan, and it's not uncommon to head straight for Nepal. Anyone travelling to a country that requires a visa should get the necessary documentation from the embassy concerned (see Listings). Before going to the embassy, call to check opening hours, how many photos you'll need, and the likely waiting period.
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