6 days in delhi - what to do?

bronx · Oct 15th, 2007, 07:22

i am staying in delhi for 6 days in november and am trying to get some sort of itinery together for things to do in the day.

can anyone list or recommend some places worth visiting?

thanks

singsub · Oct 15th, 2007, 07:34

Delhi isnt worth 6 days.

Shark · Oct 15th, 2007, 08:03

The International Toilet Museum. Don't laugh, I'm serious. It truly is worth a visit. They have toilet systems dating back to 2500 BC. Entry is free and you get a guided tour.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 15th, 2007, 10:40

Rail Museum, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Rajghat, India gate, Trade fair, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Lodhi Garden, Delhi Zoo, Old Fort..lot of things to see...

jyotirmoy · Oct 15th, 2007, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by singsub

Delhi isnt worth 6 days.

Depends on what your interests are.

rkbharat · Oct 15th, 2007, 13:12

as jyotirmoy said, depends on your interest, but Delhi is worth, 2 days,
shashank.aggarwal have summed up all the places, more to add like, President House,

tnog · Oct 15th, 2007, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by singsub

Delhi isnt worth 6 days.

I've lived here for 3 yrs, still feel like I've only scratched the surface! It helps to read up on the history of Delhi, the longer you have, the more in depth and rich the experience. Understand the history and the place comes alive.

Also there are a wealth of cultural events and institutions. Go beyond superficial monuments and tourist sites and you'll find one of the most vibrant cities in India. Seriously, besides the Sulabh Toilet Museum, you'll find so many free art openings, drama and music performances, and great restaurants.

Some places and things to see:

qawalli by the Nizami Brothers at the Nizamuddin dargah on Thurs. night.
near the Qutub, wander through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, and the adjoining urban village of Mehrauli. You can wander through the ruins of the Zafar Mahal, as well as Mughal and Lodi era structures.
Habitat Centre or India International Centre
Dilli-Haat. Having traveled all over the country, I haven't found a better place for handmade crafts and arts from all over the country, in one place, without the usual bs.

Pick up the "First City" guide and attend one of the many free events and cultural activities...

Anyways, singsub, IMHO having gone to Singapore, I think it merited my 6 hr stopover and visit to the great food markets...but not much more.

jyotirmoy · Oct 15th, 2007, 14:38

A walking tour of Chandni Chowk and adjoining lanes & bylanes of Old Delhi is an experience.
Near Qutab you can visit the tomb of Jamali Kamali inside a densely wooded park.
The spice market at Khare bowli.... Rail museum in Chanyaka puri
The list is practically endless.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 15th, 2007, 14:41

Thanks Tnog for thowing more Light...

to the OP : Delhi is among the Oldest cities in the world..most of its contemporary cities have ceased to exist..but somehow it lives on...even Old Delhi is not old enough to give the entire history of the city...

It is popularly said that still there are unexplored things to Delhi..history lives in every lane of the city..go explore..

There are 172 monuments of Historical Importance spread across Delhi, and they 'Listed' ones..

Check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Delhi

jaz · Oct 15th, 2007, 16:43

For Restaurants l would recommend:

Indian

Punjabi by Nature, Priya, Vasant Vihar
Chor Bizarre, Hotel Broadway
Gulati, Pandara Road Market

Chinese

Mainland China, Masjid Moth, GK2
The Chinese, Middle Circle, CP

Korean

Restaurant de seoul, Ansal Plaza
+ 2 others in the Hauz Khas area in residential areas, a korean friend took me, it was amazing!

Italian

DIVAS, Gk2 M Block Market

Continental

The IVY, Lotus Tower, New Friends Colony
Smoke House Grill, Masjid Moth, GK2
Nu Deli, Gk2 M block Market

Also had the best Japanese food ever in a 5 star hotel restaurant but was expensive, plenty more authentic world cusine restaurants in 5 star hotels if you've got the dosh!

For Shopping:

All the bazaars around the Old Delhi Area.
GK1 M block & N Block for a middle class east meets west style shopping experience
Lajpat Nagar Central market
Gurgaon for the malls

Lodi Gardens
Buddha Jayanti Park
Mughal Gardens near the Presidents house

Aswell as all the above and loads more!

vmehra24 · Oct 15th, 2007, 17:54

Also Birla Mandir for a glimpse into Reformed Hinduism of 1950's.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 15th, 2007, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by vmehra24

Also Birla Mandir for a glimpse into Reformed Hinduism of 1950's.

I was about to add that along with Shiv Murti in Mahipal Pur, ISKON temple in East of Kailash !!

anjuli · Oct 15th, 2007, 21:04

Delhi is well worth 6 days and longer. I am always faszinated when I am in the Capital and usually moan my lack of time.
Nice to see if you are interested in History is the Kashmir Gate area with loads of old monuments of the British.
Humayun's Tomb is one of my favourite, a must-see. Nice in combination with Safdarjungs Tomb as the first is the oldest Moghul monument of Delhi and the latter one of the youngest. Keep and eye on the changed building style.

Nice is an afternoon stroll in the Lodi Gardens, relax and see the tombs and monuments. With some luck you can spot many interesting birds.

Nice for shopping is the Khan Market.

Museums well worth a visit are the National Museum (loads of old stuff, however it can be confusing finding everything) and the teen Murti House or Nehru Memorial Museum. Great house, lots of old photographs, newspaper articles about the freedom movement, plus an interesting planetarium in the garden.

Another not much visited place is the Purana Qila. If you have time, rent a boat at the lake in front of it.

...

capt_mahajan · Oct 15th, 2007, 21:08

6 days in Delhi is not too much.

To add to the list, the Son et Luminere at Red fort is, for me, a not to be missed show. Check the English timings.

bijapuri · Oct 15th, 2007, 21:38

allow me to chime in with what may be the obvious . . . .

The good ol' TaJ is an easy day trip from Dilli

hey, what if the poster didn't know?

And . . . has anyone who visited the toilet museum, um . . . used the toilet?

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Shark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 160	The International Toilet Museum. Don't laugh, I'm serious. It truly is worth a visit. They have toilet systems dating back to 2500 BC. Entry is free and you get a guided tour.

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,725	A walking tour of Chandni Chowk and adjoining lanes & bylanes of Old Delhi is an experience. Near Qutab you can visit the tomb of Jamali Kamali inside a densely wooded park. The spice market at Khare bowli.... Rail museum in Chanyaka puri The list is practically endless.

Oct 15th, 2007, 14:41	#9
shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,928	Thanks Tnog for thowing more Light... to the OP : Delhi is among the Oldest cities in the world..most of its contemporary cities have ceased to exist..but somehow it lives on...even Old Delhi is not old enough to give the entire history of the city... It is popularly said that still there are unexplored things to Delhi..history lives in every lane of the city..go explore.. There are 172 monuments of Historical Importance spread across Delhi, and they 'Listed' ones.. Check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Delhi

Oct 15th, 2007, 16:43	#10
jaz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 192	For Restaurants l would recommend: Indian Punjabi by Nature, Priya, Vasant Vihar Chor Bizarre, Hotel Broadway Gulati, Pandara Road Market Chinese Mainland China, Masjid Moth, GK2 The Chinese, Middle Circle, CP Korean Restaurant de seoul, Ansal Plaza + 2 others in the Hauz Khas area in residential areas, a korean friend took me, it was amazing! Italian DIVAS, Gk2 M Block Market Continental The IVY, Lotus Tower, New Friends Colony Smoke House Grill, Masjid Moth, GK2 Nu Deli, Gk2 M block Market Also had the best Japanese food ever in a 5 star hotel restaurant but was expensive, plenty more authentic world cusine restaurants in 5 star hotels if you've got the dosh! For Shopping: All the bazaars around the Old Delhi Area. GK1 M block & N Block for a middle class east meets west style shopping experience Lajpat Nagar Central market Gurgaon for the malls Lodi Gardens Buddha Jayanti Park Mughal Gardens near the Presidents house Aswell as all the above and loads more!

Oct 15th, 2007, 17:54	#11
vmehra24 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 222	Also Birla Mandir for a glimpse into Reformed Hinduism of 1950's.

Oct 15th, 2007, 21:04	#13
anjuli Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Udaipur Posts: 48	Delhi is well worth 6 days and longer. I am always faszinated when I am in the Capital and usually moan my lack of time. Nice to see if you are interested in History is the Kashmir Gate area with loads of old monuments of the British. Humayun's Tomb is one of my favourite, a must-see. Nice in combination with Safdarjungs Tomb as the first is the oldest Moghul monument of Delhi and the latter one of the youngest. Keep and eye on the changed building style. Nice is an afternoon stroll in the Lodi Gardens, relax and see the tombs and monuments. With some luck you can spot many interesting birds. Nice for shopping is the Khan Market. Museums well worth a visit are the National Museum (loads of old stuff, however it can be confusing finding everything) and the teen Murti House or Nehru Memorial Museum. Great house, lots of old photographs, newspaper articles about the freedom movement, plus an interesting planetarium in the garden. Another not much visited place is the Purana Qila. If you have time, rent a boat at the lake in front of it. ...

Oct 15th, 2007, 21:08	#14
capt_mahajan Dis member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,874	6 days in Delhi is not too much. To add to the list, the Son et Luminere at Red fort is, for me, a not to be missed show. Check the English timings.

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