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• Whatever you imagined an Indian
market to be, you will find it right here
in
Chandni Chowk Market
. The old
city’s famed frenetic bazaar is pure pan-
demonium and an assault on all senses.
It may prove to be very overwhelming for
the unprepared. From clothing material
to spices, and household appliances to
tinsel decorations, you’ll find them here.
Visit
• Fantastically beautiful, the
Taj Mahal
is a tomb devoted to eternal love and is
the must-see when one visits India. The
trip from Delhi can be made by train and
returned by car, sharing the highway
with camels and elephants, making it an
unforgettable journey through time.
Agra,
Uttar Pradesh 282001, India; +91 562 222
6431.
• The
QutbMinar
is a massive complex
site with majestic walls and impressive
ruins of red sand stone. The tower itself
is an imposing 73m high early Afghan
architectural gem. Visiting the complex
can easily fill a day as there is much to
see and experience.
Mehrauli, New Delhi,
DL 110030, India; +91 11 2469 8431.
• The pre-cursor of Taj Mahal (to which
it served as sample idea),
Humayun’s
Tomb
is a must-see in Delhi. Inside the
walled enclosure, the most notable fea-
tures are the garden squares (
chaharbagh
)
with pathways water channels, centrally
located well proportional mausoleum
topped by double dome, and there are
several graves of Mughal rulers located
inside the walled enclosure. In the midst
of a calm and serene garden, it is a retreat
from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Mathura Road, Nizamuddin, New Delhi,
Delhi 110013, India; +91 11 2435 5275.
Stay
• A sumptuous hotel that was built dur-
ing the Raj era,
The Imperial Hotel
is an
iconic property in Delhi and has retained
all its authenticity. Heads of States, stars
and celebrities, everyone who is someone
would choose to stay at this five-star hotel.
It also houses sublime artworks and is just
steps away from the renowned shopping
district and major attractions of the city.
Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi,
Delhi 110001. India; +91 11 23341234.
• For serenity, luxury and privacy,
The
Lodhi
a great destination to head to.
Located right in the heart of Delhi, this
contemporary urban accommodation,
complemented with Indian touches, also
offers excellent cuisine in its multiple
outlets. Once known as The Aman New
Delhi, this boutique hotel is now an
independent, standalone entity that still
maintained its high standard of quality
service and commitment.
Lodhi Road, New
Delhi 110003, India, +91 124 465 3333
• For ridiculously low-priced cloth
materials, linen and other materials,
Sarojini Nagar Market
is the place
to be. You can also find Western-style
clothes that landed here because they
were an export surplus or due to some
minor production defaults. A tip would
be to avoid weekends as it can get very
crowded.