Looking for that one brilliant thing in Delhi...

owenrf · Sep 4th, 2006, 00:20

Marte -- Where is Tai Wok located? Thanks for the advice. It sounds a nice combination.

dzibead · Sep 4th, 2006, 00:55

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

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.

There's a great description of the quwwali singing in Nizamuddin in William Dalrymple's book, The City of Djinns - if the OP reads it, he'll be sorry he has only one day in Delhi!

vinayverma · Sep 4th, 2006, 04:43

just be where you are is enough to be 'enough'
if you think you are up for more give us, the delhi IMers a shout, I'm sure one of us would be there to show you 'his/her delhi'.
yes we all have 'my delhi' kinda thing.

owenrf · Sep 4th, 2006, 05:23

Right on! How do I give the Delhi IMer's a shout!? Next, I just discovered my Friday excursion to Agra and the Taj is a total mistake as it's closed on Friday! Being such the world traveller, I already booked the train ticket, and am leaving for Mumbai Saturday. ANYWAY, I didn't want to pay the entrance fee so I'm ok with it. I'll just look from outside. It just goes to show you can't always get it right. Thanks for writing, and I'd like to meet a real, authentic Delhi IMer sometime.

iwanttogoback · Sep 4th, 2006, 10:14

can anyone suggest a good vantage spot for owen to see the taj from outside - it's not that easy the walls are solid but i'm sure i remember people suggesting spots (probably hotel rooftops!)

dzibead · Sep 4th, 2006, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by owenrf

Right on! How do I give the Delhi IMer's a shout!? Next, I just discovered my Friday excursion to Agra and the Taj is a total mistake as it's closed on Friday! Being such the world traveller, I already booked the train ticket, and am leaving for Mumbai Saturday. ANYWAY, I didn't want to pay the entrance fee so I'm ok with it. I'll just look from outside. It just goes to show you can't always get it right. Thanks for writing, and I'd like to meet a real, authentic Delhi IMer sometime.

If you can't get into the Taj compound on Friday, go to Fathepur Sikri instead. It's the abandoned capital of the Mughal Empire and more fascinating than the Taj, IMHO.

And you can give a Delhi IM'er a shout by sending a PM - if you can figure out who the Delhi wallahs (like vinayverma) are. Some people list their location in their profile.

arijitraja · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:29

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Originally Posted by Wanderer22

You could always check out the toilet museum..

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

in case you want to visit the toilet museum, let me know. Its 5 mins from my house.

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:32

Stay away from the Chicken Masala at the Hare Krishna Guest House in Paharganj....

PeakXV · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:40

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Originally Posted by arijitraja

in case you want to visit the toilet museum, let me know. Its 5 mins from my house.

Are all their potties in good working condition

- never hurts to know where all the local pitstops are - especially after 10 cups of chai.

capt_mahajan · Sep 5th, 2006, 08:26

all of them??

PeakXV · Sep 5th, 2006, 09:41

I never had a cup of tea before I made it to India. Suddenly it's up front, first and foremost on the social/higgling/haggling circuit. Indians are Tea Freaks! Kawa/chai/masala/queen's choice/maharaja's special bend ... you name it .... you got it ... drink it to slow and they'll bring you a fresh cup ..... drink it to fast and they'll replenish .... politely decline and they will keep asking kindly.

The bottom line is you need to make room ..... for MORE TEA!

The more potties the better!

ferml · Sep 5th, 2006, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Wanderer22

You could always check out the toilet museum..

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

Where is the toilet museum? I have been trying to locate it for a while. I swear I think I passed it the other day when I passed Dilli Haat, but I'm not certain.

Sep 4th, 2006, 04:43	#18
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owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	Marte -- Where is Tai Wok located? Thanks for the advice. It sounds a nice combination.

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owenrf Owen Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 13	Right on! How do I give the Delhi IMer's a shout!? Next, I just discovered my Friday excursion to Agra and the Taj is a total mistake as it's closed on Friday! Being such the world traveller, I already booked the train ticket, and am leaving for Mumbai Saturday. ANYWAY, I didn't want to pay the entrance fee so I'm ok with it. I'll just look from outside. It just goes to show you can't always get it right. Thanks for writing, and I'd like to meet a real, authentic Delhi IMer sometime.

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iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,595	can anyone suggest a good vantage spot for owen to see the taj from outside - it's not that easy the walls are solid but i'm sure i remember people suggesting spots (probably hotel rooftops!)

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,511	I never had a cup of tea before I made it to India. Suddenly it's up front, first and foremost on the social/higgling/haggling circuit. Indians are Tea Freaks! Kawa/chai/masala/queen's choice/maharaja's special bend ... you name it .... you got it ... drink it to slow and they'll bring you a fresh cup ..... drink it to fast and they'll replenish .... politely decline and they will keep asking kindly. The bottom line is you need to make room ..... for MORE TEA! The more potties the better!

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