While booking an auto or a taxi to ISI, mention two wellknown landmarks: Qutab Hotel (ISI is about 300 meters away from the Qutab Hotel) or Katwaria Sarai (which is the locality where ISI belongs and is directly opposite to the Katwaria Sarai bus stop). For the exact location find ISI on Google map here. ISI Delhi is also connected by Metro Line. The closest station is “HAUZ KHAS” (about 2.5 KM from ISI Delhi. The usual fare in an auto-rickshaw (‘tuk-tuk’) is Rs 40-50). Here is a map of Delhi Metro: Delhi Metro Map – Hauz Khas station is on the Yellow Line of this map. The official Delhi Metro site is here: Delhi Metro.
- Smart phone users can use “Ola” or “Uber” apps to book a cab.
- Radio Taxi Service: You can book a Radio Taxi at all the arrival points to Delhi by calling one of the following service providers: Meru Cabs(+91 11 44224422), Mega Cabs (+91 9090909090).
- Auto/Taxi: There are taxi and auto counters at the arrival points run by Delhi Police. "Prepaid Auto" or "Prepaid taxi" is prominently displayed on these counters. To book an auto or a taxi at these counters, mention your destination and pay the fare (between 11:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m. the fare is higher). You will get the receipt for the amount you pay. Remember that you should pay only at the counter and not to the driver. They will give you a receipt which you have to hand over to the driver only after you are satisfied that you have reached your destination.
- International Airport:
- Exit customs.
- You can either use Ola or Uber app or book a radio taxi by calling up any of the services mentioned above.
- Alternatively, you can take either a Mega Cab or a Meru Cab directly from the radio taxi lane.
- Alternatively, you can book a prepaid taxi from the counters run by Delhi Police. If you cannot locate the counter, ask for the same at the help desk or some security personnel. If you exit the airport without taking the prepaid slip, you will not be able to get one outside.
- Ask for "Katwaria Sarai" or the "Qutab Hotel" (the general area is Qutab Institutional Area).
- The prepaid taxi / radio cab should cost roughly 500 INR.
- Approximate travel time is 45 minutes.
- Domestic Airport:
- You can use Ola or Uber app or book a radio taxi by calling up any of the services mentioned above.
- Alternatively, locate the black and yellow prepaid taxi service after picking up your luggage, but before exiting the airport.
- Ask for "Katwaria Sarai" or the "Qutab Hotel" (the general area is Qutab Institutional Area).
- This should cost roughly 400 INR.
- Approximate travel time is 30 minutes.
- New Delhi Railway Station:
- You can either use Ola or Uber app to book a cab.
- Alternatively, you may use radio taxi either by calling up any of the services mentioned above or directly from the radio taxi lane.
- There are prepaid auto counters on both sides of the station, but you will find prepaid taxis only on the Ajmeri Gate side.
- Ask for "Katwaria Sarai" or the "Qutab Hotel" (the general area is Qutab Instutional Area).
- This should cost roughly 500 INR.
- Approximate travel time is 45 minutes.