India Mobile Congress: Hotels & Where to Stay
7 Oct – 10 Oct 2026 Yashobhoomi (India International Convention Centre, Dwarka) 150,000+ attendees
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India Mobile Congress marks its tenth edition in October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, the vast India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. Asia's largest telecom and digital technology forum draws 150,000-plus attendees — operators, network vendors, semiconductor and device makers, startups and a heavyweight government presence, with 5G/6G, AI and satellite communications dominating the agenda. Yashobhoomi's logistics are unusually good for Delhi: the venue has its own Airport Express metro station, Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25, linking it directly to IGI Airport's Terminal 3 in around ten minutes. That geography shapes the hotel market — Aerocity, sitting on the same line between airport and venue, is the prime district and sells out fast, with Dwarka's newer hotels and central Delhi as alternatives. Below you will find the metro detail, visa position for 2026 and live bookable rates for the districts that make IMC easy.
Popular areas for attendees: Dwarka · Aerocity · Central Delhi / Connaught Place.
- Hotels selected for Airport Express Line access — the single factor that makes IMC commutes painless
- Live 4–5 star rates across Aerocity, Dwarka and central Delhi, refreshed in real time
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 7 Oct – 10 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Yashobhoomi (India International Convention Centre, Dwarka)
- City
- New Delhi, India
- Airport
- DEL
- Attendance
- 150,000+
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Where to eat during India Mobile Congress
Bharat Mandapam sits inside Pragati Maidan, with Khan Market and the Lodhi Road hotels a 10-15 minute drive south and Connaught Place about the same to the northwest. Delhi's dining runs from two of Asia's most celebrated restaurants to legendary kebab counters - plan around traffic.
Indian Accent
Modern Indian
The Lodhi hotel, ~15 min drive from Bharat Mandapam / Pragati Maidan
India's most feted restaurant - inventive tasting menus that rework Indian flavors (blue-cheese naan, galouti burgers) in an elegant hotel setting. The definitive Delhi client dinner.
Tip: Book well ahead; the vegetarian tasting menu is just as strong.
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Bukhara
North-West Frontier / tandoor
ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave - ~30 min drive from Pragati Maidan
Legendary tandoor restaurant that has fed presidents and prime ministers - the dal Bukhara and sikandari raan are rites of passage. Rustic, no-cutlery format.
Tip: No reservations for small groups at peak times; go early.
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SodaBottleOpenerWala
Parsi / Bombay cafe
Khan Market, ~10 min drive from Pragati Maidan
A playful Bombay-Irani cafe revival - berry pulao, keema pav and vada pav in a kitschy, fun room that works well for a relaxed dinner with colleagues.
Tip: Khan Market's bookshops are worth 20 minutes before dinner.
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Karim's
Mughlai
Old Delhi, near Jama Masjid - ~25 min drive from Pragati Maidan
Operating since 1913 beside the Jama Masjid, Karim's is Old Delhi's most famous kitchen - mutton korma, seekh kebabs and khameeri roti in gloriously chaotic surroundings.
Tip: Combine with a walk through Chandni Chowk; go at lunch, not late night.
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Khan Chacha
Kebab rolls
Khan Market
The famous kebab-roll counter of Khan Market - chicken tikka and mutton seekh rolled in rumali roti, eaten standing. The quintessential quick Delhi bite.
Tip: The paneer tikka roll is the vegetarian sleeper hit.
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Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee
Khan Market
India's leading specialty roaster, showcasing single-estate Indian beans - a calm, air-conditioned spot for a coffee meeting away from the expo halls.
Tip: Try a pour-over of an Indian single estate - it will change your view of Indian coffee.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after India Mobile Congress — bookable experiences in New Delhi, same account, same checkout.
While you're in New Delhi
Delhi's sporting calendar peaks with IPL cricket in spring and international cricket through the winter, plus a growing stadium-concert circuit - all within 30-45 minutes of Pragati Maidan depending on traffic.
IPL - Delhi Capitals (Arun Jaitley Stadium)
IPL nights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium are Delhi's biggest regular sporting spectacle - the ground is only ~10 minutes from Pragati Maidan, but plan for match-night traffic.
Find ticketsIndia cricket internationals
Test matches, ODIs and T20Is come to the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the home international season - tickets for India games disappear fast.
Find ticketsVedanta Delhi Half Marathon
One of the world's premier half marathons, run through Lutyens' Delhi each autumn - popular with visiting business travelers who run.
Find ticketsStadium & arena concerts (JLN Stadium / Indira Gandhi Arena)
International tours increasingly include Delhi in the cooler months, playing Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the Indira Gandhi Arena.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- From Terminal 3, the Airport Express (Orange) Line runs west to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station, which connects directly to the venue — around 10 minutes on the train
- Trains run at roughly 10-minute intervals through the day, and fares are minimal
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and prepaid taxis from T3 reach the venue in 15–35 minutes depending on traffic
- Terminal 1 arrivals can use the Magenta Line or a short cab hop; allow extra time versus the T3 route
From central New Delhi by metro
- The Airport Express Line starts at New Delhi station (adjacent to the mainline railway station) and reaches Yashobhoomi in roughly 25–30 minutes end to end
- The line runs at up to 120 km/h — dramatically faster and more predictable than Delhi road traffic
- From the Blue Line network, interchange at Dwarka Sector 21 for the final Airport Express stop
- Road journeys from Connaught Place or Lutyens' Delhi can take an hour or more in peak traffic; the metro is the reliable option
Getting around during India Mobile Congress
Getting to Yashobhoomi daily
- Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station delivers you essentially to the venue gate — from Aerocity hotels the door-to-door journey is around 15–20 minutes
- Morning trains fill with delegates during IMC; travelling before the keynote rush keeps it comfortable
- Ride-hail drop-off and parking approaches congest at opening and closing — if you must drive, build in a substantial buffer
- The convention centre is enormous; note which hall your first session is in and use the corresponding entrance
Around New Delhi
- The Delhi Metro network is extensive, air-conditioned and cheap; use the DMRC app, QR tickets or a metro card rather than counter queues
- Uber and Ola are the default for non-metro journeys; surge pricing hits hard around event closing times
- October brings pleasant post-monsoon temperatures but deteriorating air quality and festive-season traffic — factor both into evening plans
- Aerocity's hotel-and-restaurant strip is the easy default for dinners; central Delhi offers more character at the cost of a longer ride
Visa & entry
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan enter India without a visa
- A limited visa-on-arrival facility exists for nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE (the UAE route requiring prior Indian visa history)
- Almost everyone else needs authorisation before travel — but for most it is a quick online process
eVisa / visa required
- India's eVisa system covers around 170-plus nationalities; the e-Business visa explicitly covers trade fairs, meetings and business events, and an e-Conference visa exists for registered conference delegates
- Apply online at the official indianvisaonline.gov.in portal at least four days before arrival — most approvals arrive within a few days
- Nationalities outside the eVisa scheme, or travellers needing longer stays, apply for a regular business visa through Indian missions
Documents to carry
- Passport valid six months from arrival with two blank pages, plus your printed eVisa approval (ETA)
- IMC registration confirmation and, for e-Conference applicants, the event invitation documentation used in the application
- Return ticket and hotel confirmation — immigration officers may ask, and eVisa rules expect them
Indian visa rules and eligible-country lists change — confirm current requirements on the official Indian visa portal or with your local Indian embassy before booking.
First time at India Mobile Congress?
- Register online and complete badge formalities before you fly — day-one badge queues at an event this size cost real time
- Fly into Terminal 3 if you can choose your routing; it puts you directly on the Airport Express Line to the venue
- Yashobhoomi's halls are vast and spread out — study the floor plan the evening before and cluster your stand visits by hall
- Carry a government-issued photo ID matching your registration; security checks at the venue are strict
- October is Delhi's festive season — book hotels and evening restaurants earlier than you think necessary, as leisure demand stacks on top of the event
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The opening day is dominated by VIP and ministerial traffic with heightened security — schedule your serious stand meetings from day two
- The startup zone and academic pavilions are quietest in late afternoon, which is the best window for unhurried demos
- In-venue catering queues balloon at lunch; eating before 12:30 or using the smaller kiosks at the hall edges saves half an hour
- Aerocity is not just a hotel base — its restaurants are where a large share of IMC's operator and vendor delegations end up each evening, making it networking territory in its own right
India Mobile Congress travel FAQs
Where should I stay for India Mobile Congress?
Aerocity is the standout — international hotels one Airport Express stop from the venue, and it books out first. Dwarka's newer hotels put you closest to Yashobhoomi itself, while Connaught Place and central Delhi trade a longer metro ride for the city's best dining and location.
How much do hotels cost during India Mobile Congress?
Aerocity and Dwarka rates rise significantly during IMC week — often 50–100 percent above normal — compounded by October's festive and wedding-season demand across Delhi. Central Delhi holds value slightly better but adds commute time.
How early should I book hotels for India Mobile Congress?
Six to eight weeks ahead secures good Aerocity options in most years; inside a month, expect limited choice at premium rates. October is one of Delhi's busiest travel months even without IMC, so earlier is safer.
Which airport do I fly into for India Mobile Congress?
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Terminal 3 is ideal because the Airport Express Line runs from it directly to the venue's own station, Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25, in about ten minutes.
Is there a metro station at the IMC venue?
Yes — Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 is the western terminus of the Airport Express Line and connects directly to the convention centre, giving delegates a fast rail link from both IGI Airport and New Delhi railway station without touching Delhi road traffic.
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