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Nobody likes traffic. Not a single soul. Here's what 35 local experts had to say about traffic in Delhi. Perhaps you'll find some tips to avoid rush hour and some potholes.

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Delhi is a huge metropolitan city which is the best out of all the other metropolises in India.

Its pros are wide roads, a good variety of food and a vibrant nightlife. Plus the metro rail ensures good connectivity to the NCR regions of Gurugram and Noida. It also has lots of historical monuments and temples which one can visit.

Its cons are pollution (it’s the most polluted metropolis of India), traffic (it gets really difficult to move around during weddings and festive seasons), crime rate is still pretty high (that is due to high population of 32 million compared to all of Australia’s 25 million or Canada’s 38 million).

Residence location – Select a location that is closest to your workplace. Traffic during peak hours is horrendous and must be avoided. If you can’t find a suitable location nearest to your workplace, then look for a location that will be opposite to the peak hour rush.

Metro Access – Select your residence and work location where Metro is easily accessible.

Food – Delhi has various options to tickle your taste buds. But if you like Indian street food, you should definitely visit Old Delhi.

Language – The majority of people speak English and Hindi. But you might see many people talking in their native languages such as Haryanvi, Punjabi, and others.

Safety – According to my perspective, Delhi is worse than the rest of the country. If you plan ahead of time you’ll save yourself a lot of risks and have a trouble-free life.

Travel/Connectivity – If you are a wanderlust person, Delhi is blessed. You can visit Rajasthan in the West or Himalayas in North just in 6 hours travel. Plus Delhi has a excellent connectivity with others country too.

Consular Access – As Delhi is the capital of India. All countries that have diplomatic relations with India have their presence in Delhi. So, if you are a foreigner and you miss your home culture. You will benefit from this proximity.

Jayati, says: 2020

Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. One should be aware of the traffic. In my city there are so many tourist and holy places which you can visit, and bars and hotels are a little bit expensive. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.

Karthick, says: 2020

You must know how to travel in Delhi. Please keep the Delhi map safe with you. Its land of opportunity. Due to huge population Delhi has demand everything. You just need capital and basic business knowledge and hard work of course. Then here you go. Metro is the best means of transport, invest in a metro card if you have staying multiple days. Road traffic is difficult and jams are common. Delhi is wonderful for street shopping – especially woolens, however be prepared to bargain hard. Delhi is not perfect, in fact no place is. However every place has its own vibes. Whenever you are visiting a place, be ready to adapt to its uniqueness. Embrace its culture and go with the flow.

Jainam, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital city of India. Being an urban area and close to the Corporate hub’s Noida and Gurugram people from all around the country come here. Thus, leading to the congestion. But that doesn’t mean it has nothing good to showcase. There are many historical monuments to see. From Delhi sultanate to the Mughal empire beautiful monuments have been built and each empire has its effect on the types of food found here. The streets of Old Delhi are proof of that.

Soumyadyuti, says: 2020

Delhi, being the capital of our great country, India, is highly appreciated for its tourist attractions. Those visiting for the first time must ensure to see all the popular tourist spots. But, choose a safe means of transportation such as a cab, personal transport or a reliable bus service. Otherwise, high pollution levels and traffic might annoy you if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Naveed, says: 2020

Delhi offers a huge number of jobs. The education system is also top notch. In addition the metro provides a relief from traffic. However, on the other hand it is costlier than staying in any other city. Also, crude language is pretty common here and the pollution level is already known to the country.

Good and lively city. Beautiful place with nice people. A city accepting everyone with open arms. Having all facilities required in our daily lives. Both local markets and hypermarkets are there. The parks having sea of trees add to the beauty of the city. Although having a traffic issue the city is a good place.

Roseanne, says: 2020

There’s a lot of traffic in Delhi, especially in peak hours. Rather than being the capital, this city is as beautiful as any other. Tourism is a significant factor here. Connaught place is the major area visited by travellers. You can find wide variety of food items, from South Indian foods to Italian.

Keshvi, says: 2020

Someone moving to Delhi must know that the city is home to a humongous population. Consequently, it experiences heavy traffic especially during rush hours (morning and evening). This traffic includes people who travel by metro rails. Due to this issue, the person moving must know that the average time required to travel within the city is slightly towards the higher side.

Someone moving to Delhi must be made aware of the tedious traffic jams and the completely loud city life that exists here However, it is a lively city with a heightened sense of hustle bustle and being the capital it gives you exposure to all kinds of people from different parts of this multicultural country. If someone wishes to live in a metropolitan city in India, this is the perfect place.

Leonard, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of India, therefore fully secured. It has a great traffic problem and is too much polluted than rest of the cities. The weather is too rough, very hot in summers and very cold in winters. However, it has all kind of facilities, making the living expenses high. It has all kind of travelling modes, such as metro, trains, cabs, autos and public buses for public.

Bhumika, says: 2020

Know all the tourist places like Red Fort, Qutub Minar. Know the charges he/she have to pay if he wants to reside in it. Considering the location of residing is must as there are many areas which are not so well and are of low standard like Azadpur, Jahangir Puri etc. He/She has to accept traffic he/she will deal with. If you are tourist or thinking of moving in Delhi, you should consider all these factors.

Kaushal, says: 2020

Delhi has a hot climate in summers. It’s one of the busiest places in India. Large crowds and snarling traffic are a common sight here. The rents are usually very high in urban localities. Indian food is prevalent here. People are friendly. There are some famous monuments. Delhi is capital of India.

Sankalp, says: 2020

In Delhi, traffic is hell! Remember to use public transport. Once you have reached your destination, be careful of the pickpockets in the crowd. Be careful to travel with a physical map; online maps don’t work. The narrow alleyways may surprise you. Even among many such adversities, the people you meet will always be kind and soft-hearted.

Nikhila, says: 2020

A person moving to Delhi must remember that in spite of being the capital of India the city lacks in certain basic amenities like clean air, traffic discipline, cleanliness and hygiene apart from cordial behaviour of the citizens. Henceforth newly settled people should give themselves sufficient time to adjust to the environment.

Priyanka, says: 2020

Delhi is a hustling, bubbling capital city of India. The city is well connected internationally by air route. Traffic rules are pretty tough and one needs to abide by these rules, else one may be fined. A network of metro trains, low floor buses, and auto rickshaws throng the city.

A person should know the amount of traffic. Delhi is densely populated city with narrow streets, a map could be handy during the initial days. Also, it is always advisable to use public transport for commuting. the other side of my city is very beautiful and can create cherishing moments for life.

Mahesh, says: 2020

Delhi has been the centre of attraction for its food and some beautiful places. But you need to be aware of traffic which has been the major drawback along with high levels of pollution. Keeping these two things aside Delhi is a beautiful city and must be explored.

Dipsikha, says: 2020

Since my city is a megacity, sprawling with people, those who are searching for some peace and quiet should take that into consideration. Plus, traffic is a major issue, particularly during peak hours, although the city is well-equipped with public transport and feeder services. Mosquitoes are a major menace during the monsoon months and so is pollution during winters. Summers are quite long and get really hot so people who are sensitive to heat need to think over their decision. Nevertheless, Delhi is a colourful melting pot, full of diverse people and varieties of food, from delicacies to roadside snacks. Delhi can be a nightmare for some but a paradise for many as well.

The person willing to move to my city should consider pollution and traffic as major negative factors but the nightlife and people are good enough to live with. The accommodation is expensive but the food is cheap and full of variety. Delhi, the capital of India, is loaded with beautiful monuments which everyone should see once in a lifetime at least.

Dewansh, says: 2020

make sure that they have well knowledge of metro maps which will make it easier for them to commute in my city. They must have certain briefing about the city to make sure that they are not confused with their place of work as the city is very crowded. I would even suggest to take in account traffic so as to make up their work on time.

Kumaradas, says: 2020

Delhi experiences harsh winters and hot summers. There is a lot of traffic on the streets and pollution levels are also high most time of the year. It is costly living in Delhi, however cheaper options in suburban areas is possible. Public transportation is not very good except for the metro service.

Mohammed, says: 2020

if moving to Delhi, you must be prepared for its extreme weather condition. It is also crowded and you would see lot of traffic on road. You are going to enjoy the food here. There are many tourist attractions here like Red Fort, Qutub Minar etc. You will find warm people and kind hospitality here.

Akshay, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of India. It provides variety of culture and food. The temperature in summer is above 25°C and in winter it is low to about 10°C. Traffic jams are common here as people from Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon come here to work. Delhi has many monuments and history of different kings.

Mayank, says: 2020

Too much traffic but so many things to see and so many places. The street food is awesome, Delhi is full of variations of people and all behaves like their own with each other. Delhi has high population and high pollution too but strict measures has been applied to avoid that.

Sanjogita, says: 2020

Someone moving to Delhi should know about the living conditions here. The cost of living, air quality, neighbourhood in which she is moving. Besides, traffic conditions and cleanliness must also be given a thought. The city has different living conditions in its different parts. The southern and central part is more posh with better facilities.

Akriti, says: 2020

Delhi is a great city live. However, one should keep the following points in the mind.
– It’s heavily crowded.
– It has the maximum numbers of cars. Therefore, very heavy traffic.
– Delhi’s weather is also very different from other cities.
– Summers are really hot and the temperature can rise up to 47 degrees Celsius.
– Winter is very chilling also.

Subhrajit, says: 2020

Delhi is more adventurous city as anybody can find most diversity in this city, this city has its own charm like akshardham temple and India gate in this city. and president house is also increasing the beauty of this city. Delhi metro has been decreased traffic already.

One of the biggest pros is one can have wonderful career opportunities here. And the worst thing about this city is Traffic and the pollution because of that traffic. And to add more Delhi is a hub for career oriented people.

Delhi is a beautiful city, although it has traffic problems, but once you visit the city, you will be in love with the city. It has many tourist places. nightlife of Delhi is really good. Shopping is really affordable in Delhi. The commute system of Delhi is really good, and the street food is to die for.

Arunkumar, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Delhi should be aware about the living expenses involved, local language, transportation structure and cultural dimensions. Delhi is the capital of India and therefore supports a robust infrastructure. If you have the right skills, this city will not disappoint you at all. High pollution levels and traffic congestion are however issues of concern.

Shubham, says: 2020

Delhi is a very crowded city being home to a whopping 19 million. The roads are mostly blocked by traffic and finding parking space isn’t a piece of cake either so the best way to travel would be by metro. In summers, the temperatures can reach as high as 49 degrees Celsius so having an air conditioner is a must. The city has a lot of shops and shopping malls so you never have to look too far for things when they’re needed. It’s a pleasant city.

Ashwini, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of India. For someone moving to Delhi, he or she must consider the fast pace life style, the high amount of traffic on roads and the pollution. Other than these cons, Delhi is a very beautiful city, with world class facilities and amenities.

Lovepreet, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of India and regarded as the heart of the nation. There are many menances and miseries every Delhite has to undergo on daily basis: pollution, poor sanitation, traffic jams, encroached roads, depleting amenities. All this may affect your health. But you can also live here at an affordable cost. Clothing and food services are much better than any other city.

Meenakshi, says: 2020
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