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Welcome
"You never really lose. There is always a chance to win until you quit trying."
World class colours, costumes, traditions & heritage... Biggest multi-sport event in India... Budget exceeding US $ 1.6 billion (excluding non sports related infrastructure development like airports, roads and other structures)... And 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games - Welcome to Delhi - the city of culture and traditions.
The most expensive Commonwealth Games ever are being organized in 2010 from October 3 to 14. It is the first time that Commonwealth Games will be organized in India and the second time in Asia (after 1998). The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi. The best part with this event is that tourism in India will definitely get a boost. Some official estimates say that over two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million domestic tourists are likely to arrive in Delhi in 2010 as a result of Commonwealth Games.
Costing
The Government of India has estimated a budget of US $ 1.6 billion for the Commonwealth Games 2010, which does not include the costing of non sports related infrastructure development like airports, roads and other structures. Including all such costs, the 19th Commonwealth Games will be the most expensive ever, as compared to Manchester 2002 (US $ 420 million) and Melbourne 2006 (US $ 1.1 billion).
Infrastructure
Delhi, the capital city of India, is a favourite spot for all the history buffs, art lovers, honeymooners and almost all kinds of vacationers. Commonwealth Games 2010 is an added feature to the tourism in Delhi. Well planned Lutyens' Delhi is being renovated to facilitate the Games. Every nook and corner of Delhi is witnessing beautification, transportation development, upgrading of old structures etc. Apart from that, a wide range of budget and star rated hotels are being pulled up in the vicinity of Commonwealth stadium for the accommodation of players and tourists.
Suggested Tour Packages
Rapid Golden Triangle Tour
04 Nights - 05 Days
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur....
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