India (Frommer's, 4th Edition) (230 page)

Car Hires
See “Getting Around,” above. For upmarket cars and other travel arrangements, the best operator is
Banyan Tours and Travels
(
0124/456-3800;
www.banyantours.com
); while their rates may be higher than others, their service is impeccable. Another operator to try is
Tallis & Company
(877 Udyog Vihar, Phase V, Gurgaon;
0124/400-4458;
www.tallisandco.com
).

Currency Exchange
The international airport has 24-hour currency exchange but no facilities to let you draw money on your credit cards, so bring foreign notes or traveler’s checks if you intend to catch a taxi from here. Thomas Cook is located at the airport (open 24/7) and at The Imperial hotel (Mon–Sat; see “Where to Stay,” later in this section). See above for American Express. For cash withdrawals or exchange, see “ATMs” and “Banks,” above.

Directory Assistance
To get numbers texted to your mobile phone (or e-mailed to you), call
Just Dial
(
011/6999-9999
).

Doctors & Dentists
All hotels listed here have doctors on call. The hotels are also your best bet for finding a reputable dentist.

Drugstores
There are numerous 24-hour drugstores throughout the city. Best to ask your hotel to arrange a delivery or pickup.

Embassies & Consulates
U.S.:
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri (
011/2419-8000;
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1pm and 2–5:30pm).
U.K:
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri (
011/2419-2100;
Mon–Fri 9am–1pm and 2–4pm).
Australia:
1/50-G Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri (
011/4139-9900;
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1pm and 2–5pm).
Canada:
7/8 Shanti Path Chanakyapuri (
011/4178-2000
).
New Zealand:
50-N Nyaya Marg (
011/2688-3170
).

Emergencies
For police call
100;
for local stations ask your hotel or call the Government of India Tourist Office. See “Ambulance,” above. For complaints about taxi or auto-rickshaw drivers, dial
011/2301-0101
or 011/4340-0400. For any tourism-related emergencies, call the
Tourism Hotline
(
011/2336-5358
).