Whether one wants to visit India for Commonwealth games or as tourist one would need to apply for India Visa. If one visits India as a participant for Commonwealth Games in any form, India Visa is not required, and NVP will suffice. However, anyone willing to travel as a family supporter or cheerleader for his country or to just watch the games would need a valid India Tourist Visa. India Visa applications are available at all India Visa consulates in foreign countries. Fill in the India Tourist Visa form and submit to get India Visa or one can also apply for India Tourist Visa online. India is expecting around 100,000 tourists during this period.
To boost tourism, India is also offering “India Visa on arrival” for 5 countries, however, one has to report to the India Visa Consulate within 14 days of arrival. With India Tourist Visa one can enjoy the Commonwealth Games along with visiting the historical city Delhi and nearby states. India Tourist Visa is available for a minimum period of 180 days and can be availed for maximum of 5 years. So apply for India Tourist Visa for as long as you wish. India Tourist Visa also comes with multiple entry facility. So with a 5 year India tourist Visa one can keep visiting India a number of times. India is a huge country and full of cultural heritage. So a 5 year India Tourist Visa will spare one of the tedious jobs of applying for India Visa for every visit.
Once India Visa is stamped on passport, book flight tickets for the to and fro journey at the latest, since there will be a boost in tourism and it will be difficult to get tickets, and one may loose the opportunity. The opening ceremony of Commonwealth at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is going to be a musical extravaganza of Indian culture. Many bollywood celebrity, renowned sports persons, Indian and International artists will be participating in the ceremony. Tickets for commonwealth games have started selling off, buy them immediately.
Delhi and nearby states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrnachal are all geared up with new events to woo tourists during and around the period of Commonwealth Games, Delhi. Cultural events, folk dance, theater and art and craft show are awaiting to give an experience of a lifetime to tourists. Travel agents as well as hoteliers have come up with travel packages and competitive accommodation rates to attract tourists. Book accommodations and travel packages of 7 days to experience the royal heritage of India.
When you find time, you can tour around Delhi. Delhi has many ancient monuments, museums and holy places. Must visit places are Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Akshardham Temple, Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Craft museum, Doll Museum and National museum. Shopping is also one of the top priorities for tourists as there are a variety of local handicraft that can be found here. For shopping don’t miss out on Chandni Chowk, Delhi Haat and Karol Bagh.
