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Delhi City has been in News for not so good reasons lately. Travel Scams are so common; Tourists are tricked by the Taxi or Auto Rickshaw Drivers, Nexus of Touts not missing a single chance to rip you off. Delhi is the entry point to all the foreign visitors and so they are most vulnerable to be duped by Tricksters.

Travel Blogs and Forums filled with Bad experiences, warnings and tips to survive in Delhi. Tourists like You & me would "Love to Hate Delhi, but Cannot Ignore Delhi". Statistics confirm this; more than 20 million tourists visited Delhi in 2012 (by Ministry of Tourism). Delhi will always remain in the Tour Itinerary of every visitor to India for its magnificently rich culture, history and traditions.

“A visit to Delhi should not only be memorable but also Safe and Scam-Free”. Committed to this idea, Delhi Tourism launched a reliable, tourist Friendly Hop On Hop Off Bus for Delhi Sightseeing in 2010. Probably, you are planning a visit to Delhi soon and looking for a safe and reliable Sightseeing service, then read on.

In the following post I will put across 12 facts about Delhi Tourism’s Sightseeing Bus Service that can make your Delhi Tour Safe, Scam Free and Memorable one. Each and every point has been amply supported by Actual Tourists reviews on Tripadvisor!

1) Hop On Hop Off Concept

Harish Manna from New Delhi says, “ I like most is the concept that You can get down at any stop and can spent as much time you feel. You can catch ANY bus whose frequency is every 45 minutes. So no need to rush and catch the bus. Basically this idea comforts the entire tour by skipping some points and staying back at some points.”

Sree from Trivandrum adds, “The hoho bus is an excellent idea as you have the freedom to explore a place as long as you want. Or you can skip a place if not interested.”

In London, Rome, New York, Paris and many cities - Hop On Hop Off Bus for Local Sight-seeing has always been the most preferred choice. Tourists are simply loving it.

2) Delhi Tourism’s Official bus for Delhi Sightseeing

DelhiTourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is an undertaking of the Government of Delhi, has been promoting tourism since 1975. It launched Hop on Hop off (HOHO) Bus Service in Delhi to facilitate tourism. You can TRUST HOHO, because it’s an Official Local Sightseeing service form Delhi Tourism.

3) Completely Safe for Female Travelers?

Swati from New Delhi says, “Great experience. would advise this for all! good guides and well-covered tour. The cost of the tour is reasonable and suits all pockets. The tour is safe and can be taken without any fear.”

ITravel travelling with her daughter says, “ I never felt more secure
-wide transparent windows(without blinds),uniformed and courteous staff and the bus route that cut through the busy sections of the city,and hardly across any deserted areas.”

4) No more hassle of bargaining with Taxi and Auto

Ariel from Roma says, “HOHO Bus service saves you from the usual discussion with the drivers auto-rikshaw, the various bargaining on the price and you go in peace.” Delhi Tourism is committed to provide you with a hassle free Sightseeing Service. Ticket Fares are Government approved and very reasonable for the Quality of service provided.

Stefano from California adds, “Given the state of public transportation, road signals and weather in Delhi, this service is perfect. It allows you to visit the best sites without wasting time bargaining for prices with cab drivers, figuring out the directions to the site and without having to be squished between people in the subway.”

Remember, No more bargaining. It’s as simple as Paying and enjoying your tour with complete Peace of Mind!

5) Would not take you to Commissioned Shops, Selling at Astronomical Prices?

Evargentina from Argentina says, “The city tour of many Tour Operators are misleading as, they only end up taking you to places to buy things (and obviously taking home a commission selling you things at astronomical prices), do not show anything about the city.”

This has been a common problem among all the tourists. Delhi Tourism’s Bus service has no tie ups with any commissioned shops. It has a very Clear idea about its service that is to provide you with a Clean and Quality Hop On Hop Off Service.

6) Punctual Service

     Pablo from Uruguay says, “The buses are very punctual and spend exactly the time they are scheduled by the different stops and considering the traffic in Delhi, that's saying something.”

     Delhi is known for many things and one of them is Traffic, It is an operational challenge to run Hop On Hop Off bus service with Punctual timings. Thanks to the Professionally Driven management that, Time punctuality has been its USP since 2010.

     Vishnu from New Delhi adds, “This is a very good initiative by the Delhi Tourism, and the concept is very tourist-friendly. The bus service takes you around the major attractions in Delhi, and drops you off where ever you want. After your sightseeing, you can just hop onto the subsequent buses by just showing your day's sightseeing ticket. The buses were punctual, with some arriving upto 5 mins earlier than the scheduled time, and they do wait till the scheduled departure time”.

7) Helpful Staff & Customer Support Team

       Wrld_Travel from Chicago says, “I was having a hard time finding the HOHO Bus stop by the , I called the helpline and he had the two tour people get off the bus and look for me. Talk about helpful!”


    That being just one of the several incidents which the customer support team & its team handles as a daily routine.

   Philly Joan from Thailand says, “really really great service and the buses are very clean new and aircondictioned with very helpful people on board, very worth it!”.

    8)    Very Cheap and Reasonable Fare!

TravellerBang from Bangalore says, “I just had a weekend in Delhi and upon enquiry found that Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) is one of the ways to explore this great old city. I should say that I was overwhelmed by the service of HOHO, a Great Value for Money”. HOHO Bus an Initiative of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation,(DTTDC) Government of Delhi. It Follows Govt. Approved Rates.

Keeping in view the overall features like Air Conditioned bus, Onboard Guide, Availability of Monument Entry Tickets to Skip the Queue, etc and the overall quality of Service like Time Punctuality, Awesome Commentary by Qualified Guides and much, much more, the price is very reasonable. Rs *300 (Adult) Only! Compared to other Sightseeing Services this is very Reasonable. Won’t you Agree?

Child Ticket is based on height criteria of upto 3 feet. Fare would be half. In case of infant – Zero Fare, up to 2 years age.

9) Short on Time? Hop On to HOHO Bus!

   Are you short on time? Are you just transiting Delhi and have half a day or so with you. I suggest its best not to kill time at Railway Stations or Airports and rather hop on to HOHO Bus and get a quick Panoramic View of this Historic City in about 3 Hrs.

IIf you have like 8-9 hours in hand you can plan a Taj Mahal round trip too with Agra One Volvo bus tour, they start at 6 am from INA Metro station Gate No.2. All you need to do is hop on to a taxi from the Airport & pre-book the ticket to Taj Mahal tour. Read this helpful guide on How to go to Taj Mahal from Delhi Airport by HOHO Holidays.

    So Next time you are transiting Delhi, just Hop on Delhi Tourism Bus. You can locate your Nearest HOHO Bus Stop here. You might find this post useful as well.

10) Clean, Air-Conditioned Bus for Total Comfort

Jim B from Indiana says, “It was 115 degrees during our visit in June. The HoHo gave us an opportunity to see the significant sights of the city in the confines of an air conditioned bus. I'd recommend this as a first step during a visit. You can then go back and visit the sites of interest for a more detailed look.” Delhi Summers can be torturous, No kidding! It’s a sigh of relief everytime you hop on to HOHO bus after exploring a tourist attraction.

To tell you the truth, Air Conditioners work so good, that we have seen tourists not hopping off at any of the place, and they just prefer sitting in the comfort of cool ambiance taking a panoramic view of Delhi city from Big windows of buses !!

HOHO Buses has always been praised for it’s Cleanliness and Air Conditioner always working in good condition, especially when compared to other Public Transport running in Delhi.

11) Free Change of Guard Ceremony at President House

Sumit2013 from New Delhi says, “Used the service to explore the attractions around Delhi. Very convenient, fast and good service by the Guest Service Associates. Great Job!! Also the change of Guard ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Saturday morning thrown in complimentary was great. Thanks to the whole team.”

Delhi Tourism’s HOHO Bus service introduced in 2013 a great opportunity to Witness the Change of Guard Ceremony at President House, without any extra charges to its customers. A great show by the President’s Body guard

12) Skip the Queues at World Heritage Sites

Did you know that now you can save time at world heritage monuments? Isn’t that a great relief! Rather than getting in queue in the scorching heat, you can simply buy entry tickets in advance from HOHO Counter and skip the queues to explore the World Heritage Monuments.

HOHO provides entry ticket to Red Fort, Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar onboard for Indian nationals and at HOHO Counter, Baba Kharak Singh Marg for Non-Indian Nationals.

Click to BOOK NOW OR CALL 011-40940000

Did you find the information helpful. Do you have any question to ask? Please feel free to put across suggestions or queries in the comment section below.

Probably you are here because you are planning a visit or may be an unavoidable visit to Delhi during monsoon, (no pun intended). Are you nervous, skeptical about it?

If you don't already know July-August is considered possibly the worst time of the year to be visiting Delhi and not just Delhi but other famous tourist places like Agra and Jaipur. Many would advice you to avoid Delhi as it is HOT and after the monsoons set in it can be extremely humid too.

Many times this is the only time to have a vacation with your family, that's a familiar case with families living in USA, Canada. Unfortunately school summer break (June-Aug) is the only time when it's possible to go out on a vacation if not now, then it's very much unlikely to go again any time in the foreseeable future.

I would say, "see Glass as Half Full and not half empty." Here are some great ways to make your Delhi visit Awesome during Monsoon!

6 Things to Turn Your Delhi Visit During Monsoon Awesome

1) Honey..where is the AC?

First thing first, I am sure you don't want to soak in sweat in a Hotel room because Air-Conditioner is not effective. Delhi can be both Hot and Humid. If it's a budget hotel, please ensure it is centrally Air Conditioned or rooms are furnished with Air Conditioners in Good Working Condition. Also ensure hotel has good power back up. You can find many good hotels in budget category in Karolbagh, Paharganj.

2) Foot Wear with Holes (Crocs)

Crocs are practical footwear as you can wash them under the tap after every trip, but don't run in them or you risk slipping and landing with full force in a puddle of mud.

What you want in the monsoon is a foot-wear that you can wash in the shower and dries quickly, and also offer good toe protection.

3.Click, Click, Click

When Monsoon is in it's full flow in Delhi and soaks the whole city wet, this is the best time for Photographers to go out for an photographic expedition Colors tend to brighten more in monsoon. All the monuments, shopping markets take a different dimension.

Some of the best place to try your hand for photography are India Gate, Qutab Minar, Garden of 5 senses and in and around Mehrauli complex. It might not be a bad idea to take a walk in the vast Archeological Park just behind the Qutub
The Hauz Khas Complex including the Madrassa, the Tughlak Tomb and the Lake are also very appropriate places to visit.

4. Going Agra- Stay Overnight at least

There will be rain in Delhi and Agra, but it doesn't always rain all day long. There are some wet spells but there are also dry days or days with just a little rain.

In my experience Taj Mahal looks even more magnificent, specially if it's cloudy. Most of the visitors based in Delhi often make it a day trip. However, I believe it is better to stay overnight in Agra and visit the magnificent Taj Mahal early morning, it opens at 7 am, which will get you through before the heat reaches it's peak. Book Yor Agra Taj Mahal Tour.

5. Raindrops are falling on my head

I personally very much look forward to monsoon. In fact monsoon season is really fun. My heart says- go out and dance in the rain in the streets with my friends and get soaked. When you visit here, you should at least give yourself a chance to take a walk at India Gate in rain. It is the most wonderful thing.

6) Final Tips

Some final tips- I would suggest you to carry mosquito spray, sunglasses, sun-cream, an umbrella etc. Drink plenty of fluid & bring cotton clothes. It is going to be a hot, so bring cooling clothes and a small head umbrella or rain coat, just in case you find yourself caught in the rain .

Rain in Delhi is no different to rain anywhere else. So chill out and make the most out of it.

Also read: Climate of Delhi

How can you make your Delhi visit Awesome during monsoon? Share your ideas in the comments below

Hi..I get to hear one question a lot, " from where can I board the HOHO Bus for Delhi Darshan (Sightseeing) ?" .." From Delhi Airport how to reach HOHO Bus boarding point"..."I stay in Gurgaon, what is the nearest HOHO Bus stop."

In this post I will explain how easy it is to board HOHO bus,no matter you are a localite staying in Delhi for a decade or a traveler coming all the way from America for the first time to explore Delhi.

HOHO Bus has now two Routes - Red & Green . CLICK to get More Information on Places Covered in Each Route.

hoho Delhi Bus Route map - bus stops - Red and Green Route

Download Hop On Hop Off Delhi Sightseeing Tour map

As it's a Hop On Hop Off Bus Service, you can explore not only the main attractions on the route but also the nearby attractions. You can download the Map here, please note that it's an old route map -

however it does not make difference to the places covered.

You can also locate the exact position of HOHO Bus Stops by CLICKING on the Image Below

Locate HOHO Bus Stops for Delhi Sightseeing using Map

HOHO Bus Stops Locator

Secondly, Buses are available every 45 mins/30 mins (depending on season) from all the boarding points.

Thirdly, locating HOHO Bus stop is very easy as you can find these locators at each of the 19 HOHO bus stops as shown in the image below. These are very easy to locate, our customer care are available from 8 am to 9 pm to assist you. Keep helpline number 011-40940000 handy with you all the time.

Delhi Darshan Bus from New Delhi Railway Station, the nearest HOHO bus stop is at Baba Kharak singh marg as shown in the Map below: (B to A)
1. Take Metro from New Delhi Metro station
2. To Shivaji Stadium ( Orange Line)
3. HOHO Office at stone throw distance.
4. Total Time: 15 mins

For Travelers coming from Indira Gandhi Airport, the quickest way to HOHO Bus is Expressway Metro as shown in the map below ( B to A)

1. Take a Metro from Terminal 3 , Indira Gandhi Airport
2. To Shivaji Stadium , Orange line
3. HOHO Office at stone throw distance.
4. Total Time: 35 mins

Most of the Hotels are in Central Delhi, and travelers prefer staying in Connaught Place, Karol bagh, Pahar ganj. There are also many hotels in South Delhi like Kailash Colony, Lajpatnagar.

HOHO bus stops are available in Central as well as south Delhi, and because of good metro connectivity these are easily accessible, no matter where they are statying.

Let's talk about our friends living in NCR i.e Delhi Darshan bus from Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida

most convenient way to reach HOHO Bus stop is to take a nearest metro to Rajiv Chowk metro station, take an exit from Gate 7 and HOHO office at baba kharak singh marg ( Opp. Hanuman Temple) is hardly 10 mins walking distance

People coming from Gurgaon can catch Delhi Darshan Bus easily:

Take a metro to Qutab Minar Metro Station , board HOHO bus from Qutab Minar Complex , first bus comes at 10:15 am & 11:00 am & then every 45 mins.

or better, take a direct metro to Rajiv Chowk metro station as mentioned earlier.

Coming from Faridabad and nearby areas

1.A metro from Badarpur Metro Station to Kalkaji Madir Metro Station is the most convenient way to Board HOHO Bus at Lotus Temple point, as shown below. First bus comes at 10:20 am.

I hope the next time you decide to take a fun ride in HOHO bus for Delhi Sightseeing it would be as easy as...putting your foot inside the HOHO bus door step< chuckle:) >

Take a video ride before experiencing the real HOHO ride for Delhi Sightseeing

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Yea, the Heat is On in Delhi..and Glen Frey's Famouns Number is not helping either. (LOL!)
See Delhi's 19+ Sightseeing & 100+ nearby places with HOHO Bus

As the Summers engulfs Delhi with it's Mighty Heat Waves. I thought it would be a good idea to share a few smart tips to beat the defamed hot weather of Delhi. Delhi is a place where every day thousands of travelers visit regardless of tourism season or not. Delhi Being the capital of India bound to attract a lot of visitors. Foreigners who are not used to hot weather are required to take more precautions while visiting Delhi in March to August period.
I have myself lived in Delhi for more than seven years or so and hence, am fully familiar with the temper of Delhi weather and how to overcome it successfully. In today's post I am going to show you some useful tips to travel in Delhi during the hot summer months. You will come to know what to carry, what to wear, what to eat, which places to visit, some quick do's and don't & one little secret to travel by HOHO Bus during summers in Delhi.
5 smart tips to beat the heat while traveling in Delhi.

1.Make sure to carry light colored cotton clothes like pants, and half sleeved shirts. Also, make sure to carry white or light colored cap to protect your head from hot sun. The suitable sunglasses also should not be forgotten. Wear comfortable light lather shoes.Try to carry good quality deodorants with you to prevent heavy perspiration and foul body odor.
2.Consume a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated all the time. Make sure to carry mineral water with you all the time during the sightseeing or roaming around in city. Buy them in bulk if you have too if you are planning to stay for few days in Delhi. Also, make sure to buy only perfectly sealed bottles.Carrying of fresh lemon juice with you in the water bottle for daily consumption can be a very good idea.
3.Avoid traveling during the hot afternoon hours from 12 noon to 5 pm. Always keep your head covered with the cap. The eyes also must be covered with the sunglasses, while moving out. The sunscreen lotions also can be used while moving out during hot hours.

4.Consume lots of juicy fruits like water melons, oranges, and apples during your stay. The salad of onion and raw mangoes must be consumed daily during every lunch and the dinner to avoid sun stroke. Avoid consuming hard alcoholic drinks.If needed, the light beers and the gin mixed with lemonade can be consumed. in fact, you can go for Delhi's famous kulfi faluda, see the pic, tastes heavenly :) to know more check out my previous post ,you can also Shikanji to keep yourself cool

5.Plan the visit to gardens and parks in the morning & evening hours to feel the cool environment. Visit Hauz khas Lake, India Gate, Delhi Zoo, Lotus Temlple all have water bodies nearby.

HOHO Bus Little Secret to Beat the heat
Now as promised I would let you know one little secret to travel by HOHO Buses.
One of the best thing about HOHO Buses is that it's a state of the art AC Bus,once you purchase the ticket which only costs Rs 300, no body would ask you to leave the AC Bus from 8:30am - 7:30 pm as long as you carry the ticket.
Bus & onboard guide would continue to show you the 19 popular sightseeing places of Delhi for you. What better way to chill out, but to enjoy & relax in a moving AC Bus & see the sights of Delhi at the same time for as long as you wish. Not to forget the same ticket would be valid for second day too without any extra cost. Take a glimpse of the AC HOHO Bus in the video below right now

See More HOHO Birthday Party Images Here

Celebrate Birthdays and Parties in HOHO Delhi Bus

See Delhi's 19+ Sightseeing & 100+ nearby places with HOHO Bus Hosting parties at home or restaurants is passe. Partying on the move is the ‘in’ thing. Delhi-NCR residents are now holding their parties on Delhi Tourism’s Hop On Hop Off (HoHo) buses.

“To have a party in a tourist bus just broke the monotony for us. The HoHo service even offered to pick up all our members from their respective points. It is not heavy on the pocket either. Our group of 20 friends had a great time and the idea was appreciated by all,” said Vasant Kunj resident Anita Aggarwal, who works as a consultant with a hydro power company.
For Birthday Party HOHO Bus (low-floor AC bus)come with facilities like: Features: • Low Floor modern state of the art AC Buses, No Of Seats:33 • Experienced Drivers • Activities – Quiz, Songs and Dance on the spacious Bus Floor • Cake Cutting Cermony • Bus decoration • Your Choice of places to visit • Guest Relation Executives on board with live commentary on PA System to educate children about Delhi’s Heritage. • GPS enabled for security purpose and tracking real time operation The bus service can be hired for Birthday Party at *Rs 11,500 and comes with a capacity of 33 persons and a *6 Hrs/60-km travel.

The idea of hosting parties was the brainchild of our customers and we are happy that many have taken a liking to the idea. So next time you are looking to celebrate birthday, kitty or even dance party it would be an extraordinary experience doing it with HOHO bus.You can play games, enjoy tasty food, dance & yes at the same time soak into the true colors of Delhi by visiting famous Delhi hangouts like India Gate, Old Delhi, shop, eat whatever you feel like.
It will be an unforgettable experience for the you & your invitees :)
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