The 17 sports disciplines to feature in the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be held at six venue clusters and five stand alone venues in Delhi. Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and Weightlifting will be held at Cluster I: Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex; Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling at Cluster II: Indira Gandhi Sports Complex; Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Tennis at Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Squash at Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex; Hockey and Archery Finals (India Gate) at Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Complex; and Swimming and Boxing at Cluster VI: Talkatora Garden Complex.
Twenty-six new training venues are being constructed for the Delhi 2010 for different sports disciplines. Work has been initiated on all the training venues and is progressing satisfactorily. Apart from this, 16 training venues are being upgraded and will be ready on schedule.
"Commonwealth Games 2010 Venues "
Information About India
With its mind-bending diversity - from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, crusty old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs - it's hardly surprising that India has been dubbed the planet's most multidimensional country.
Travel to India is like exploring a treasure trove. From the Moghul glories of Agra in Uttar Pardesh to the tattooed tribes of Nagaland and the Buddhist monasteries of the Himalayas, its great kaleidoscope of cultures and landscapes offers such extensive variety that it would rake an eternity to explore it all.
Fast Facts about India
Official Names Bharat (Hindi), Republic of India (English)
Capital New Delhi
Major Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism
Population 1,027,015,247 (2001 Census)
Coastline Length 7600 km
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Information About Delhi
Capital of India, Delhi, a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity. Once a capital of kingdoms and empires, Delhi, now is a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the post and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient monuments and bustle and clamour of Old Delhi with Lutyens imposing and magnificent New Delhi. Now rushing headlong into the 21st century Delhi is also a cotemporary show case of designer shopping, trendy bars and restaurants.
Incomparable, intoxicating and inviting-that's Delhi.
Fast Facts about Delhi
Telephone code +9111
Area 1483 sq km
Population 12.8 million
Currency Indian Rupee
Emergency phone numbers Police 100, Ambulance 102, Fire Brigade 103
Time Zone 5:30 hours ahead of GMT
Places to Visit
Akshardham Temple | Qutub Minaar | Laal Quila or Red Fort | Jantar Mantar | Humayun's Tomb | India Gate | Purana Quila | Lotus Temple | Jaama Masjid
Restaurants in Delhi
Traditionally, all the best restaurants in Delhi were to be found in the 5-star international hotels. To an extent, this is still the case, although beyond the confines of the big hotels, the prosperity of Delhi's enormous middle class has ensured that a huge number of excellent restaurants have sprung up where you can be assured of delicious food at a fraction of the price charged in the big hotel dining rooms.
Alcohol (domestic and foreign) is widely available at most places, except budget eateries, which often lack the requisite liquor license. The price of alcohol is variable, with the fancy places charging as much as triple the price of a mid-range eatery. Indian wine does exist and although it has come a long way in recent times, it is still not on par with most international labels. Indian beer is excellent, with Kingfisher long being lauded as the national favorite.
When it comes to food, you can find everything from traditional Indian curries to a commendable assortment of international fare. There are also a large number of restaurants in Delhi that are wholly vegetarian. Indeed, the city is a culinary paradise for the non-meat-eater, as even the categorization of eating houses (‘veg' and ‘non-veg') suggests a presumption in favor of vegetarianism. Most ‘non-veg' restaurants offer a wide variety of ‘veg' dishes.
We have selected 12 restaurants, which we have divided into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget and Personal Recommendations.
Shopping in Delhi
Gemstones, carpets, antique furniture, handicrafts, fabrics, spices...the emporiums of Delhi are filled with a treasure trove of goods from the far corners of the Indian subcontinent. The intrepid will head for the rambunctious chowks and alleyways of Old Delhi, while the more cautious will stick to the well-trodden round of Connaught Place and the orderly state government handicrafts emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, with perhaps an excursion in the direction of Hauz Khas Village, Sunder Nagar Market, and the shopping enclaves of South Extension and Chanakyapuri's Santushti.
The most central of the government-run handicraft centres is the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, on Janpath, which is well stocked with a wide assortment of handicrafts as well as textiles and jewellery. On Baba Kharak Singh Marg, there is a long line of fantastic state emporiums, from Himachal Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, which stock quality items at fixed prices. Give yourself a few hours to peruse the many shops here. Located in south Delhi, Hauz Khas Village has a centralised collection of furniture and art shops, along with a hip selection of boutiques selling designer clothes in both Indian and Western styles.
There is no shortage of shops selling carpets in Delhi but the visitor would be well advised to exercise caution, by sticking to the reputable, fixed-price, non-commission establishments. It is advisable to shop around before making a purchase as quality and prices can vary dramatically.
Delhi's markets come crammed with goods, people and aromas. The colourful bazaars of Chandni Chowk are piled high with everything from nuts and spices to silks and essential oils, and are worth visiting for the spectacle alone. The wholesale Spice Market, on Khari Baoli, in the Old City, is where, for centuries, the culinary traditions of North Asia, China, Persia and the Middle East have worked their influence on local cuisine.
Sunder Nagar Market, off Mathura Road, is open Monday to Saturday and is a good place to search for antiques and jewelry, as well as boasting a tremendous variety of other knick-knacks and artifacts spilling out of the shops. This market also has two very good tea shops. One of Delhi's most prestigious markets, and a regular haunt of the city's ex-pats, is Khan Market, just south of India Gate, open Monday to Saturday. There are a number of excellent bookshops here as well as home ware and fashion shops.
Except in the government-run shops, haggling is usually the order of the day - it is the only way for shoppers to ensure they do not pay too far over the odds. Most shops tend to open around 1000 and close between 1800 and 1900. Some shops close on Sunday while others remain open daily.
Entertainment in Delhi
Bars & Live Music: More and more bars stage live music at least once a week (usually on weekends), which ranges from jazz and Latin to hip hop and 1980s disco. The Maurya Sheraton, Diplomatic Enclave, has the lively Dublin bar, with an Irish theme, while Rick's, situated in the Taj Mahal Hotel, 1 Mansingh Road, offers a swish modernist style. Outside the 5-star hotels there are a mushrooming number of commendable bars, the pick of the bunch in Connaught Place being Q'BA, 42 E-Block, which sometimes has live music. Another good choice here is DV8, 13 Regal Building, which has comfortable leather chairs, a big-screen television and a top range of domestic and imported beverages.
In Greater Kailash I's N-Block Market is the trendy Shalom Med Lounge Bar, which sports an inventive drinks menu and tasty Lebanese food. Meanwhile, in Vasant Vihar's Basant Lok Complex, there are two excellent watering holes: ultra-stylish Kylin and the more informal Hookah Bar & Lounge. Espresso bars are becoming increasingly popular and can be found in many areas of the city. The most prolific chains are Barista, Costa, Subway and Cafe Coffee Day.
Clubs
Most discos are in the luxury hotels and many of them operate a couples-only policy, as well as a dress code. Places tend to come and go rather frequently, so to find out the in-vogue discos during the time of your visit.
What's around Delhi ?
Agra | Jaipur | Nimrana Fort | Sariska Tiger reserve | Ghana national park | Sultanpur Bird Century | Mandawa | Samode | Kukus Dam | Himalayas and more.. Click here for more travel destinations.
Event Schedule
The official calendar for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is as follows:
Event |
Venue |
Event Dates |
Opening Ceremony |
JN Stadium |
03 October 2010 |
Closing Ceremony |
JN Stadium |
14 October 2010 |
Aquatics |
Diving |
Dr SPM Swimming Complex |
10-13 October 2010 |
Swimming |
Dr SPM Swimming Complex |
4-9 October 2010 |
Synchronised |
Dr SPM Swimming Complex |
6-7 October 2010 |
Archery |
Yamuna Sports Complex/India Gate |
4-10 October 2010 |
Athletics |
Track & Field |
JN Stadium |
6-12 October 2010 |
Marathon |
JN Stadium/Marathon Course |
14 October 2010 |
Walk |
India Gate |
09 October 2010 |
Badminton |
Siri Fort Sports Complex |
4-14 October 2010 |
Boxing |
Talkatora Indoor Stadium |
5-11, 13 October 2010 |
Cycling |
Track |
IG Sports Complex |
4-7 October 2010 |
Road Mass Start |
India Gate |
10 October 2010 |
Road Time Trials |
Noida Highway Express Rd |
13 October 2010 |
Gymnastics |
Artistic |
IG Sports Complex |
4-8 October 2010 |
Rhythmic |
IG Sports Complex |
12-14 October 2010 |
Hockey |
Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium |
4-14 October 2010 |
Lawn Bowls |
JN Sports Complex |
4-13 October 2010 |
Netball |
Thyagaraj Sports Complex |
4-12, 14 October 2010 |
Rugby 7s |
Delhi University |
11-12 October 2010 |
Shooting |
Clay Target |
Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range |
8, 10-13 October 2010 |
Full Bore |
CRPF Campus, Kadarpur |
7, 9, 11 October 2010 |
Pistol and Small Bore |
Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range |
5-13 October 2010 |
Squash |
Siri Fort Sports Complex |
4-13 October 2010 |
Table Tennis |
Yamuna Sports Complex |
4-14 October 2010 |
Tennis |
RK Khanna Tennis Stadium |
4-10 October 2010 |
Weightlifting |
JN Sports Complex |
4-12 October 2010 |
Wrestling |
IG Sports Complex |
5-10 October 2010 |
Please click here to view the Competition Schedule in detail .
Transport in Delhi: -
Public transport in the metropolis includes the Delhi Metro, the Delhi Transport Corporation bus system, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and taxis. With the introduction of Delhi Metro, a rail-based mass rapid transit system, rail-based transit systems have gained ground. Other means of transit include suburban railways, inter-state bus services and private taxis which can be rented for various purposes. However, buses continue to be the most popular means of transportation for intra-city travel, they cater to about 60% of the total commuting requirements.
Private vehicles account for 30% [citation needed] of the total demand for transportation, while the rest of the demand is met largely by auto-rickshaws, taxis, rapid transit system and railways.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) serves Delhi for both domestic and international air connections, and is situated in the south-western corner of the city. In 2005-2006, IGI recorded a traffic of more than 20.44 million passengers. (Both Domestic and International), Heavy air-traffic has stressed on the need for a secondary airport, which is expected to come-up in the form of Taj International Airport near Greater Noida, alongside Delhi-Agra highway.
V.E. offers a range of transport options while in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games. Do contact us for private car transport with professional English speaking drivers. We also offer professional licensed guides in various languages. Vehicles can be provided in various categories while you stay for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Also, we can provide vehicles for sightseeing in and around Delhi and for short trips to destinations, which are in the vicinity of New Delhi like the Taj Mahal, Jaipur
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Hotels in Delhi / Accommodation:
"India's Luxury lies among it's landscape, colour, people, traditions and it's extraordinary service. It is a country accustomed to pampering". You will find this country overflowing with people willing to serve at a very small cost and will do it with a smile and good grace.
Before arriving in Delhi you must make an advance booking in a hotel on phone, fax or e-mail and carry the confirmation with you. For bottom end rates, the areas are - Paharganj, Near New Delhi, Railway Station, which is midway between Old Delhi and New Delhi. The place is full of small Guest Houses and Hotels. The most popular with the tourists being :
Wide range of hotel & categories, B&B to 5* luxuries
| DELUXE HOTEL ( * * * * * ) |
FIRST CLASS HOTEL ( * * * * * ) |
FOUR STAR HOTEL |
BUDGET HOTELS |
Hotel Taj Mahal Hotel
Hotel Taj Palace Hotel
Hotel The Lalit
Hotel Hyatt Regency
Hotel Le Meridien
Hotel Maurya Sheraton
Hotel The Park
Hotel The Oberoi
Hotel Vasant Continental
Hotel Ashok
Hotel Crowne Plaza Surya
Hotel Centaur
Hotel Radission
Hotel Grand
Hotel Marriott Welcom
Hotel Shangri-La |
Hotel Siddharth Hotel
Hotel Ambassdor
Hotel Claridage
Hotel Imperial
Qutab Hotel
Hotel Uppal's orchids |
Hotel Ashok Country Resort
Hotel The Connaught
Hotel Oberoi Maidens
Hotel The Hans Plaza
Hotel Samrat
Hotel City Park
Hotel Janpath |
Hotel Broadway
Hotel Clarks Inn
Hotel Madonna
Hotel The Legend Inn
Hotel Sunstar Heritage
Hotel Suncourt Yatri
Hotel Swati |
Articles / Blog Links (Commonwealth Games 2010)
Logo of Commonwealth Games Federation
The logo of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the Chakra, the national symbol of freedom, unity and power. Spiralling upwards, it depicts the growth of India into a proud, vibrant nation. Her billion people coming together to fulfil their true destinies. India`s journey from tradition to modernity, her economic transformation into a super power… reaching out to the world and leading the way, even as she enthusiastically embraces all the 71 CGA nations and territories of the Commonwealth to become one and host the best ever Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Come Out and Play: The logo tagline is in an invitation to every person across all divides – Indian and Commonwealth - to let go of themselves and participate in the Games to the best of their abilities, in the true sprit of the Games. It is an exhortation to them to set new records, to outperform, and to raise the bar by scaling new peaks of achievement. It is also a call to the people of India, especially Delhi, to come out in support of the Games and play the perfect hosts at the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.
Colour Palette: The colour palette for the Delhi 2010 look programme combines two of the distinctive colours of the Delhi 2010 Emblem with the official colours of the Commonwealth Games.
Green: The colour that signifies life, energy and high spirits also represents the fact that Delhi 2010 will be the first ever Green Games. With a spring in your step, face every challenge and overcome hurdles with radiance and gusto.
Purple: Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical qualities of pink, this colour satisfies the need for reassurance, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement.
Red, Yellow & Blue : Commonwealth Games colours, representing the ‘Trinity of Values’ that symbolise the games; unifying Humanity (Red) giving all athletes a chance to realise their Destiny (Yellow) and promoting Equality (Blue).
Pink: This colour has also been introduced to the palette adding an element of surprise and luxury to the Games look programme. It plays to the crowd and truly reflects India in all its resplendent glory.
