Take the Old Delhi challenge
by Tijavi
As a foreigner I have always been warned to stay out of Old Delhi, the older part of the city. Old Delhi's narrow, crowded streets contrast sharply with New Delhi's wide, landscaped boulevards.
But dangerous and grimy as it seems, Old Delhi exudes a more exotic, more charming aura, which to me is more typical of India. So if you have the time and the guts, get out of our comfort zone and brave the streets of Old Delhi for here lies the true spirit of this great nation.
Take the Old Delhi challenge!
Taxi
by Willettsworld
I only took taxi's to/from the airport. There are pre-paid booths inside both the domestic and international terminals. From the domestic terminal to Connaught place, they cost Rs170 and from the international terminal to Pahar Ganj, they cost Rs250. I didn't bother taking them around Delhi itself as auto rickshaws are cheaper, quicker and more fun/life threatening!
Dilli Haat Food and Craft Bazaar all in one
by prasee
A delightful amalgam of crafts, foods and cultures. Dilli Haat is the first ever permanent fair for crafts, regional foods and cultural activities in India spread over a six acre and situated in the heart of the city
Dilli Haat is an upgraded variance of 'traditional-haat'. The craftsmen from all over India and the cultural activities provide a panoramic view of the richness traditions and culture as well as regional cuisine.
Qutub Minar Site
by BluBluBlu
This complex dates from the 12/1300AD...has the tower itself, a mosque, the Alai Minar, and the Iron Piller. The Iron Pillar is over 2000 years old and is so pure that todays top Scientists cannot replicate it...and it has never rusted!
Lodi Gardens - Bara Gumbad Mosque
by MM212
Part of the Bara Gumbad Complex in Lodi Gardens, this beautiful mosque was built in 1494, only a few years after the adjacent domed structure. It was also known as the Friday Mosque, or Jami Masjid, during the reign of Sultan Sikandar Lodi, and was the first in Delhi to be built in the design that was followed for the next few centuries: a long five-bay prayer hall with arches open to a courtyard, and topped by three domes. The carved plaster on the façade and interior - richly decorated with Koranic verses and floral and geometric motifs - has survived remarkably well and is a testament to the mastery of artisans under the Lodi dynasty.
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Circular Parliament House - Feb 2009
Chattarpur Temple
beautiful carvings
Viceroy palace, New Delhi
