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What is it like to live in Delhi India?
New Delhi is a city on the up. There are lots of opportunities for everyone – and lots of things to do and experiences to enjoy. With a relatively low cost of living, expats can enjoy a life of convenience and plenty. Now is a great time to go, but expats – particularly female expats – should be aware of the dangers.
Is Delhi a nice place to live?
NEW DELHI: Despite all its problems, Delhi offers the best quality of life to its residents among all cities in the country, according to a ‘Liveability Index’ released by CII. Delhi ranks first on parameters like population density, safety, transport, education, job opportunities and accidents.
What is pros and cons of Delhi?
Lifestyle in Delhi
- + PRO: Rich history and culture.
- + PRO: Low cost of living.
- – CON: Pollution is hazardous.
- – CON: Food hygiene standards and ‘Delhi Belly’
- + PRO: English is widely spoken.
- – CON: Patriarchal society.
- – CON: Local attitudes to personal space.
- + PRO: Public transport is improving rapidly.
How safe is Delhi?
Delhi is relatively safe in terms of petty crime, though pickpocketing can be a problem in crowded areas so keep your valuables safe. Roads are notoriously congested; take extreme care when crossing them, or when walking along narrow lanes that don’t have footpaths. Pollution is another real danger in Delhi.
What’s it like to live in New Delhi?
NEW DELHI — Crematories are so full of bodies, it’s as if a war just happened. Fires burn around the clock. Many places are holding mass cremations, dozens at a time, and at night, in certain areas of New Delhi, the sky glows. Sickness and death are everywhere. Dozens of houses in my neighborhood have sick people.
How is life in India doing?
India was doing well up until a few weeks ago, at least on the surface. It locked down, absorbed the first wave, then opened up. It maintained a low death rate (at least by official statistics). By winter, life in many respects had returned to something near normal.
Why is Delhi referred to as Dilwalon Ki Dilli?
Having lived all my life in Delhi, I think I can help with an answer here: Delhi is referred to as ‘Dilwalon ki Dilli’ very often, and it holds true in a sense as people tend to just think and act from their hearts much.
What are the best places to visit in Delhi?
Weekend Outings/ Tourism: Delhi people are go-getters and can easily drive to Mussoorie, Nainital, Simla, Himachal, Manali, Uttarakhand, Agra, Haridwar, Jaipur, Neemrana, Udaipur – over extended/ long weekends and don’t shy to crowd the places with their SUVs.