New Delhi Travel Guide

 jlanza29 Says:  At first I wasn't sure why we came here but after I was sooooo glad we did .... The Qutb Complex is a must do while in Delhi .... built in 1193 by Delhi Sultanate Qutbuddin Aibak ......the single tower stands out as far as the eyes can see ..... The whole area was started as... 

 jlanza29 Says:  The home of the British viceroy in the 19th century today it's the official home of the President of India .....sitting at the top of Raisina Hill, it's not open to the public, but the gate and cannons are a must see .... security is tight and one isn't allowed to linger... 

 jlanza29 Says:  The final resting place of the 2nd Mughal Emperor Huymayun .... built in 1565 .... a masterpiece with lush gardens ... come early ... this place gets jammed packed with people ... admission price is 250 rupees. A World Heritage Site ... well worth the trip here .... spent... 

 jlanza29 Says:  This huge and grand mosque was built in 1656 By Emperor Shah Jahan on a hilltop over looking Old Delhi ....it took 6 years and 5,000 men to build it.... it can hold up to 20,000 people on Friday mid day prayer time. Don't worry about wearing shorts we were given shals to... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Sadly the day we drove here , it was all blocked off . Not sure what was going on but we could only stop for a moment . We had better views as we drove here and there in Delhi often passing nearby.The India Gate is the national monument of India.It is said to have been... 

 easterntrekker Says:  We were sorry we didn't have more time to explore New Delhi . In order to make due with the time we had we had our Muru taxi driver on our way back into New Delhi from the airport , take us around to see some sites.This beautiful tomb was on our must see list . Built in 1562... 

 ranjizel Says:  This was truly my favorite stop amongst all of Delhi's so called best restaurant and dining options to visit. A friendly staff, breathtaking views, great cuisine after the delightful bread served at the table (must try the Himalayan Trout, the Wood Fired Pizzas and White and... 

 sond Says:  1 Cafe Lounge is a great place to be. The most striking feature of this lounge is the picture perfect presentation of its ambiance ergonomically designed, modern furnishing encapsulated within a classical European decor. The sofa settings with low lying tables are perfect to... 

 easterntrekker Says:  A nice and modern airport .We filled in customs forms on the plane and it was an easy trip through Immigration. Lots of wickets open. We tried 4 AtM's before exiting the airport but none would take our card. Now we are setting out with no local currency. ( later on our... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Well guess what . Our Pickup was a no show. We decided to go with a Muru metered cab .The ride into Delhi from the airport took approximately 30 -40 minutes in traffic. The city was pretty dirty, smoky, lots of pollution and fires burning with little tent villages setup... 

 MM212 Says:  Located along the western side of Janpath from the Imperial Hotel to Connaught Place, the Tibetan Market is a series of little shops selling every possible artefact from all over India. From scarves to delicately painted boxes to kitsch souvenirs, one will find many good... 

 lynnehamman Says:  Wherever we went in Delhi- especially Old Delhi (around Paharganj) we would see these flocks of pigeons, flying in formation. Inevitably there was someone standing on some rooftop, whisteling and calling his birds back home. The sight and sound is magical, especially at...