{"id":81863,"date":"2020-09-28T16:13:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T16:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=81863"},"modified":"2022-04-07T09:13:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T09:13:52","slug":"delhi-relocation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2>Delhi Relocation Guide<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>The Epicentre of Incredible India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perfectly seated on the banks of the magnificent Yamuna River, the ancient city of Delhi has held an important position in the seat of power for more than one thousand years and through its eight successive cities it has evolved to become an embodiment of the collective ambition of the people of India. It is a fascinating place that plays host to captivating ancient and medieval ruins and moments, an interesting blend of diverse cultures and backgrounds, beautiful colonial architecture, a growing nightlife scene and a rich cultural and artistic movement.<\/p>\n<p>Delhi is big, and still growing. A city that is accustomed to foreigners, the boom in high-tech industries and the lure of multi-national companies has generated a melting pot of people from all over the world and expatriates have become an ordinary feature of everyday life, albeit in a society that is very much Indian. The presence of diplomatic and trade missions, a large number of multinational companies and foreign investors, and a constant stream of visiting professionals give the city a cosmopolitan air that is both stimulating and fascinating.<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s capital can be bamboozling and you must be prepared for a full-on sensory overload. However, expatriates who are prepared to look beyond the pandemonium will discover that Delhi is a place of hidden treasures, beguiling people and oases of serenity and beauty.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the draw:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A melting pot of cultures where you can experience the past, present and future unfold right before your eyes.<\/li>\n<li>A place where you can experience the heart of the Indian nation and everything that comes with it.<\/li>\n<li>A city that is welcoming to strangers and tolerant of differences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>Delhi is a thriving metropolis that can often seem daunting to new arrivals. Through preparing in advance you can ensure that you get the best possible start for facing the challenges that may arise. Our guide can help you to do just that. We\u2019re confident that our insider-view on Delhi will become an invaluable source that will allow you to quickly and easily acclimatize to this sometimes frustrating, most often exhilarating, city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Though Delhi is, in many ways, a world-class city with international standard amenities, like most of India it is also a city of contrasts\u2014poor infrastructure, frequents power cuts and traffic congestion that are sure to exasperate you even if you live in one of the city\u2019s richer communities. Our guide to living in Delhi contains specific recommendations and practical information to help you navigate the infrastructure as efficiently as possible.<\/li>\n<li>India is a truly unique country and the cultural differences can initially feel overwhelming. Our ex-pat has lived in India for many years and is therefore in an ideal position to share her knowledge of the Indian culture and social norms. We provide full insights into the Indian hierarchy, traditions and cultural beliefs so that you can be prepared in advance for your move there and avoid inadvertently insulting the people you live amongst.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pull back the layers on this ancient metropolis and you\u2019ll find a true gem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thedelhiwalla.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thedelhiwalla.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thedelhiwalla.com<\/a><br \/>\nArticles and pictures on happenings in Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.timeoutdelhi.net\" href=\"http:\/\/www.timeoutdelhi.net\/\">http:\/\/www.timeoutdelhi.net<\/a><br \/>\nGuide to what&#8217;s going on in Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/delhi.clickindia.com\" href=\"http:\/\/delhi.clickindia.com\/\">http:\/\/delhi.clickindia.com<\/a><br \/>\nComprehensive classified site for the Delhi area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>The British architect Edwin Lutyens planned much of New Delhi when it was decided to move the capital of the British Raj from Calcutta in the early 1900\u2019s.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Delhi Relocation Guide The Epicentre of Incredible India Perfectly seated on the banks of the magnificent Yamuna River, the ancient city of Delhi has held an important position in the seat of power for more than one thousand [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75080,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-delhi.php","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-81863","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Delhi Relocation Guide for Expat | Expat Info Desk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A guide for Expats and Global Nomads planning on relocating to Delhi, India. 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