Taj Palace Hotel
Sardar Patel Marg,Diplomatic Enclave
New Delhi- 110 021 (INDIA)
Tel: (91-11) 2611 0202
Fax: (91-11) 2611 0808, 2688 4848
Email: palace.delhi@tajhotels.com

The conference venue - Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, is one of the biggest and most modern convention centre in India. Set in a prime location of Delhi's Diplomatic Enclave (Sardar Patel Marg), where most of the Embassies / High Commissions are located, the Taj Palace is 15 minutes drive from the airport.

Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English.

Currency and currency exchange
The official currency of India is Indian Rupee (INR). At present 1 US $ is about INR 40.00. All major international currencies are accepted in India. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, major hotels and banks. All major international credit cards are accepted in India.

Indian Standard Time (IST)
Indian Standard Time is 5.30 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+5.30 hrs).

Weather
The weather in New Delhi in January is peak of the winter season in Delhi. Delegates are requested to carry enough woolen clothes for their comfort. The conference centre is air-conditioned.

Electric Current
In India the electric voltage available is 220 volts AC/50 Hz. Some hotels provide additional 110 volt plug point outlets.

Letter of Invitation
Upon request, the Conference Secretariat will be happy to send a personal letter of invitation to facilitate obtaining grant or VISA for participation in the Conference. However, this does not imply any financial support towards expenses for attending the conference, such as registration, travel and hotel accommodation.

VISA
All foreign visitors to India require a VISA before arrival. Please contact the nearest Indian Embassy in your home country for VISA. “VISA on arrival” is not granted in India.

Airport
Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of the world by international airlines.
The International Airport at Delhi is known as Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA, Terminal II).
The Domestic Airport (IGIA, Terminal I) has excellent air-connectivity with all the cities in India. Pre-paid taxies are available from the international airport to Hotels.

Local Transportation
Delhi has a well developed transport system with availability of air-conditioned cars, radio taxies and state-of-the-art metro.

Accommodation
January is high tourism season for Delhi. You are requested to please book your accommodation as soon as possible.

Badges
Entry to the Conference and Exhibition will not be permitted without badges due to security reasons. You are requested to wear your badge during all sessions & functions of the conference.

Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the conference mentioned in this announcement will be adhered to as scheduled, the Organizing Committee, VLSI-2009 reserves the right to make such changes as may be necessary.