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The best time to visit Delhi is between October and March. Also, in terms of holidays and events, the spring festival of Holi is held in March at changing dates according to the Hindu calendar. This is one of the most exciting festivities to witness and take part in. As for national holidays, Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 15, is the occasion to watch a big parade in the streets of the Indian capital.
Passports need to be valid for at least 180 days and have two blank pages when applying for a visa. As for vaccines, a valid polio vaccine certificate is required when travelling from certain countries. Otherwise, it's recommended to have up-to-date hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and diphtheria vaccines. When it comes to safety, women should be careful, especially when traveling alone. Costs are much lower in India than in the US, even though the price of quality electronics is usually similar.
Traveling from the airport to the central part of Delhi, visitors can take Metro line 2 (between 4.40 am and 11.30 pm) or the shuttle bus to Connaught Place. Alternatively, a prepaid cab can be booked. Budget accommodation is available, with rooms in a guest house or a hostel starting at around 500 INR per night. 3-star hotels also offer rooms costing about 1,400 INR per night per person. Public transport is cheap, with a network consisting of buses, the metro and rickshaws. Also, cab prices are much lower than in the USA.