Plastindia: Hotels & Where to Stay
5 Feb – 10 Feb 2029 Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan) 150,000 attendees
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Plastindia is one of the world's largest plastics industry exhibitions, held roughly every few years and returning in early 2029 in New Delhi. It brings together machinery makers, raw-material producers, moulders, recyclers and buyers from more than 40 countries, alongside conferences and industry delegations. The 2029 edition is set for Bharat Mandapam at the Pragati Maidan complex, one of India's largest and most modern convention and exhibition centres in the heart of the capital. For a business traveller, the central location is a real asset: Bharat Mandapam is directly served by the Delhi Metro, with the Supreme Court (Pragati Maidan) station on the Blue Line a short walk from the halls. Because Plastindia is a major international sourcing event and Delhi hotels see broad business demand, rooms near Pragati Maidan, Connaught Place and along the Blue Line command a premium and fill early. Staying on a direct metro line keeps commutes and traffic stress manageable.
Popular areas for attendees: Connaught Place · Aerocity · Karol Bagh.
- Bharat Mandapam is central, with the Supreme Court metro station a short walk from the halls
- Connaught Place and Blue Line hotels give quick, traffic-free metro access to the venue
- Plastindia is a large multi-country trade fair; central Delhi rooms book up well ahead
- Delhi road traffic is heavy, so a metro-connected hotel is worth more than raw distance
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Feb – 10 Feb 2029
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan)
- City
- New Delhi, India
- Airport
- DEL
- Attendance
- 150,000
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Where to eat during Plastindia
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 Plastindia — 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)
- Take the Airport Express (Orange Line) metro from Terminal 3 to New Delhi station
- Transfer to the Blue Line and ride to Supreme Court (Pragati Maidan), the closest station to Bharat Mandapam
- Alternatively, a prepaid taxi or app cab reaches Pragati Maidan in roughly 30-50 minutes depending on traffic
By taxi or app cab direct
- Uber and Ola operate widely; enter Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan as the destination
- Allow extra time in Delhi's peak-hour congestion
- Use the official airport prepaid taxi counter if you prefer a fixed fare on arrival
Getting around during Plastindia
Delhi Metro Blue Line
- Supreme Court (Pragati Maidan) on the Blue Line is the nearest station, about a 5-minute walk to the venue
- Buy a smart card or use the DMRC app QR ticketing to skip queues
- The metro avoids surface traffic and is the fastest way in on show mornings
Taxi and auto-rickshaw
- App cabs (Uber, Ola) are reliable; auto-rickshaws suit short hops but agree the meter or fare first
- Traffic around Pragati Maidan is heavy at opening and closing times
- Keep the venue name in writing to help drivers find the correct gate
Visa & entry
India e-Visa
- India offers an e-Visa (including business categories) to nationals of many countries, applied for online before travel
- Approvals and permitted stay vary by category, so apply several days ahead and print the approval
Who needs a regular visa
- Travellers from countries not eligible for the e-Visa must obtain a sticker visa from an Indian mission in advance
- Business visitors should arrange the correct business visa and any invitation letters early
Entry rules change; confirm current requirements with the India embassy or official immigration site before booking travel.
First time at Plastindia?
- Apply for your e-Visa well ahead and carry a printed copy plus the event invitation
- Pre-register for your visitor badge online to speed up entry at Bharat Mandapam
- Pragati Maidan is a large redeveloped complex; confirm your hall and the correct entry gate in advance
- Business dress is formal and meetings can start with relationship-building; build buffer time into your schedule
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The middle days of the run are usually less frantic than the opening for detailed supplier meetings
- Host client dinners around Connaught Place, Khan Market or the five-star hotels in central and south Delhi
- Use the metro to bypass gridlock; a hotel on the Blue Line pays off more than one that is merely close by road
- Carry small cash and set up UPI or a card for payments, and keep bottled water and a mask handy for dust and heat
Plastindia travel FAQs
Where should I stay for Plastindia?
Central Delhi around Pragati Maidan and Connaught Place is ideal, walkable or a short metro ride to Bharat Mandapam. Hotels anywhere on the Blue Line also give quick, traffic-free access.
How much do hotels cost during Plastindia?
Central Delhi business hotels commonly run around USD 90-220 a night, with rates climbing during major exhibitions. Luxury properties in the diplomatic and central zones cost considerably more.
How early should I book hotels for Plastindia?
Book three to six months ahead. As a large international plastics event it pulls delegations from many countries and central rooms fill early.
Which airport do I fly into for Plastindia?
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is the gateway. From Terminal 3 the Airport Express plus a Blue Line transfer reaches the venue, or take an app cab.
Is the venue easy to reach by metro?
Yes. The Supreme Court (Pragati Maidan) station on the Blue Line is only about a 5-minute walk from Bharat Mandapam, making the metro the fastest option during the show.
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