Looking for that one brilliant thing in Delhi...

owenrf · Sep 2nd, 2006, 05:49

Hey. Will be in Delhi next week. Looking for that one thing (like wow) to see or do that only a very hip, cool person could have already stumbled on and wished every other "like" person could witness. Maybe you can help me?
Later.-O-

Wanderer22 · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:26

You could always check out the toilet museum..

http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/index.html

Leith · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:47

You could try the early morning flower markets and then this tour.

http://www.indiatogether.org/2004/nov/eco-flower.htm

http://www.salaambaalaktrust.com/street_walk_delhi.asp

http://www.smh.com.au/news/india/kid...964709001.html

Have not yet done myself but will in October.

Leith

PeakXV · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:48

If this was the year 1738 you could head to the Red Fort to see the Peacock Throne! That was one brilliant thing! However, since you will be a little to late for that encounter, I would head down to the Yumana river where the mahouts hang out and hire an elephant with howdah for a sightseeing jaunt around old Delhi - Maharaja style.

abracax · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:51

Take the metro to Chawari Bazaar station about 4pm on a Sunday and wander down the side alleys until you get lost - a real time trip! Just make sure to get to the steps of the Friday mosque (Jama Masjid) by sundown.

owenrf · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:58

replies that make me smile. thanks. just the ticket.

capt_mahajan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 09:23

thursday at nizamuddin, for qawwalis and sufi history.

owenrf · Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:16

dude, what time -- eve or morning?

capt_mahajan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:20

sorry. evening.

owenrf · Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:25

Even though I'll be staying in India for some time, I happen to be in Delhi only Thursday night, so I'll be there. Anyplace in particular? And did I say thanks, bro?

capt_mahajan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:41

if you go to nizamuddin east opposite humayuns tomb, there is a crowded old city area which is the center of sufi history in this part of the world.

Sufi devotional songs/ qawwali are performed every Thursday evening in the open air in front of the 16th century marble shrine of Sufism's greatest saints, Nizamuddin Auliya. Your dress needs to be appropiate (normal trousers and shirt will do, take a handkerchief to cover your head) and be prepared to sit cross-legged on the floor. It's an unforgettable experience. (usually 5 to 8 pm)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizamuddin_Dargah
for more info.

highly recommended. and, perhaps a general read on sufi-ism in india, turkey and persia (with africa thrown in!) will make you appreciate it more.

Vibhu Jindal · Sep 2nd, 2006, 13:42

Ok this is all about food,

- do goto Caventers in Inner circle at Connaought Place and have their milk shakes, vanill & pineapple are must try.
- then do goto Wengers the hallmark Delhi Bakery and confectionary shop, just beside Cavanters in Inner circle in Connaught place...man its chocolate Caramel, Bagguets, rolls, cakes, pastries.......
- Haldiram's Lajpat Nagar Branch ( do have their Malpua with rabri)
- Big Chill at Khan Market superb Medditerranean food and deserts.
- Dilli Haat...visit this place in late evening and at night...experience the sheer variety of the food stalls and handicraft stalls
- Sarwana Bhavan on Janpath C.P. for its South Indian food

Places to visit
- National Museum at Janpath, though sections of it are not well mantained but still its amazing...its collection of the historical and valuable artifacts is huge.
- Akshardham Temple near Noida Delhi Highway, its huge and magnificent.

kidsan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanderer22

You could always check out the toilet museum..

http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/index.html

what a wonderful suggestion

i love the page on their website titled:

'The following persons provided support and helped in the collection of Museum Specimens'

johnrxx99 · Sep 2nd, 2006, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leith

You could try the early morning flower markets and then this tour.

http://www.indiatogether.org/2004/nov/eco-flower.htm

http://www.salaambaalaktrust.com/street_walk_delhi.asp

http://www.smh.com.au/news/india/kid...964709001.html

Have not yet done myself but will in October.

Leith

Many thanks for those leads. I support a kids charity in Goa and would be good to do so in Delhi. I'll do the walk,

Marte · Sep 3rd, 2006, 13:17

Qutab Minar, then lunch at Tai Wok. (although it is not Indian food)
Or Red Fort, Mosque and then walk through old Delhi

Sep 2nd, 2006, 05:49	#1
owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	Looking for that one brilliant thing in Delhi... Hey. Will be in Delhi next week. Looking for that *one* thing (like wow) to see or do that only a very hip, cool person could have already stumbled on and wished every other "like" person could witness. Maybe you can help me? Later.-O- __________________ "Everything has to submit to the test of reason. . . ." M.K. Gandhi Last edited by owenrf : Sep 2nd, 2006 at 07:02.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:48	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,331	If this was the year 1738 you could head to the Red Fort to see the Peacock Throne! That was one brilliant thing! However, since you will be a little to late for that encounter, I would head down to the Yumana river where the mahouts hang out and hire an elephant with howdah for a sightseeing jaunt around old Delhi - Maharaja style. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:51	#5
abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 435	Take the metro to Chawari Bazaar station about 4pm on a Sunday and wander down the side alleys until you get lost - a real time trip! Just make sure to get to the steps of the Friday mosque (Jama Masjid) by sundown. __________________ He travels fastest who pays for a cab.

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Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:26	#2
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 462	You could always check out the toilet museum.. http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/index.html

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:47	#3
Leith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Margaret River :SW Western Australia Posts: 168	You could try the early morning flower markets and then this tour. http://www.indiatogether.org/2004/nov/eco-flower.htm http://www.salaambaalaktrust.com/street_walk_delhi.asp http://www.smh.com.au/news/india/kid...964709001.html Have not yet done myself but will in October. Leith

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:58	#6
owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	replies that make me smile. thanks. just the ticket.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 09:23	#7
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	thursday at nizamuddin, for qawwalis and sufi history.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:16	#8
owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	dude, what time -- eve or morning?

Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:20	#9
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	sorry. evening.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:25	#10
owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	Even though I'll be staying in India for some time, I happen to be in Delhi only Thursday night, so I'll be there. Anyplace in particular? And did I say thanks, bro?

Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:41	#11
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	if you go to nizamuddin east opposite humayuns tomb, there is a crowded old city area which is the center of sufi history in this part of the world. Sufi devotional songs/ qawwali are performed every Thursday evening in the open air in front of the 16th century marble shrine of Sufism's greatest saints, Nizamuddin Auliya. Your dress needs to be appropiate (normal trousers and shirt will do, take a handkerchief to cover your head) and be prepared to sit cross-legged on the floor. It's an unforgettable experience. (usually 5 to 8 pm) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizamuddin_Dargah for more info. highly recommended. and, perhaps a general read on sufi-ism in india, turkey and persia (with africa thrown in!) will make you appreciate it more.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 13:42	#12
Vibhu Jindal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 423	Ok this is all about food, - do goto Caventers in Inner circle at Connaought Place and have their milk shakes, vanill & pineapple are must try. - then do goto Wengers the hallmark Delhi Bakery and confectionary shop, just beside Cavanters in Inner circle in Connaught place...man its chocolate Caramel, Bagguets, rolls, cakes, pastries....... - Haldiram's Lajpat Nagar Branch ( do have their Malpua with rabri) - Big Chill at Khan Market superb Medditerranean food and deserts. - Dilli Haat...visit this place in late evening and at night...experience the sheer variety of the food stalls and handicraft stalls - Sarwana Bhavan on Janpath C.P. for its South Indian food Places to visit - National Museum at Janpath, though sections of it are not well mantained but still its amazing...its collection of the historical and valuable artifacts is huge. - Akshardham Temple near Noida Delhi Highway, its huge and magnificent.

Sep 3rd, 2006, 13:17	#15
Marte Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 55	Qutab Minar, then lunch at Tai Wok. (although it is not Indian food) Or Red Fort, Mosque and then walk through old Delhi

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