Skylord Cruise and Holidays
Cruise regions

Departure port

New Delhi

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Non-stop flights run from London Heathrow and some UK regional airports. New Delhi is the starting point for land tours, and Ganges river cruises usually begin in Kolkata after a domestic flight.

Airports

  • Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL). about 9 hours from London

Before you sail

  • Visit Humayun's Tomb
  • See the Qutub Minar
  • Explore Old Delhi and the Red Fort
  • Walk along Kartavya Path to India Gate

Typical daytime highs

  • Cool season (November to February). Typical daytime highs around 21 to 28°C in the cool season (November to February). Dry and sunny, with cool nights.
  • Hot season (April to June). Typical daytime highs around 38 to 41°C in the hot season (April to June). Very hot.
  • Monsoon (July to September). Typical daytime highs around 33 to 35°C in the monsoon (July to September). Humid, with heavy rain.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.