situated close to historic Delhi, cradle of numerous civilisations and cultures, the corner-stones of this trip—Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi—witnessed astonishing bursts of creative energy from various dynasties. For this reason, they represent many of the images India has projected over ...
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Delhi is the place to gather information—wherever you’re heading for next, gather all relevant maps, brochures and transport details here. Also use Delhi to do as much advanc travel-planning as possible, especially air and rail bookings. Tourist Offices Government of ...
Read More »Eating out – Delhi
Delhi is a fiesta of good food. Many restaurants specialise in Mughlai and Tandoori dishes, but others offer a wide variety of cuisine: Continental, Chinese, so-called North-west Frontier and even Polynesian. Unfortunately, in the mid- to upper-price ranges few Delhi ...
Read More »Where to stay in delhi
Accommodation in Delhi is very good, if expensive. As in Bombay, budget travellers stay here just long enough to acclimatise to the country or recover from it, before moving out to cheaper regions. The busy time for Delhi hotels is ...
Read More »SHOPPING In Delhi
You can buy practically anything in Delhi. It has the best selection of goods from all parts of India, often sold more cheaply than at their point of origin. For instance, smart leather shoes sell here for 20-30% less than ...
Read More »Delhi offers a very good choice of cultural entertainments.
Delhi offers a very good choice of cultural entertainments. For a full listing of forthcoming dance shows, music recitals, art exhibitions etc., buy a weekend copy of the Indian Express or Friday’s Times of India; for a short precis of ...
Read More »City Sights Round-up– delhi
National Museum-Zoological Gardens-Purana Qila-Crafts Museum- Rail Transport Museum-Hauz Khas Village Delhi’s lesser-known sights don’t get seen often enough, partly because there are so many of them, but also be cause 2 days’ sightseeing is more than enough for most people. ...
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Dolls Museum-Feroz Shah Kotla-Raj Ghat-Jama Masjid-Chandni Chowk- Red Fort Start around 3 pm with a cab or rickshaw over to the International Dolls Museum in Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. It is located 2 km (I/3 miles) east of ...
Read More »Delhi City Tour
WHAT TO SEE Delhi has more sights than any other Indian city, so you’ll need to be selective. As a new arrival, your best bet is probably to take a full-day or two half-day conducted tours. Delhi’s tours aren’t the ...
Read More »WHEN TO GO- Delhi
If you arrive in early January, don’t expect warm tropical sun: it can be as cold here as in London. The popular season here may be October to March, but it gets decidedly chilly in December and January. Delhi is ...
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