Off the beaten path in Delhi

johnjts · Feb 21st, 2004, 14:16

Hi there,

I'm going to Delhi next week. It's my fourth trip there in ten years, and I've seen enough temples and museums. I'm looking to find things in Delhi that are interesting but usually not printed in the travel guides. I like to go places that are very 'Indian' and people-watch. Does anyone have any good advice about places to go. If so, let me know.

Thanks,
John

Wanderer22 · Feb 22nd, 2004, 04:40

But have you been to the toilet museum ????

http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/

Wanderer22

johnjts · Feb 22nd, 2004, 11:45

The Toilet Museum! What a perfect place to spend the day exploring the other side of Delhi, especially if you have Delhi Belly!!!

Thanks for the tip!

SHIMLA · Feb 22nd, 2004, 15:02

If you're a railway buff( as I am), then I suggest you spend a day at the New Delhi or Delhi Jn. railway station. Observe the various trains that come and go, the vendors, coolies, passengers, the scramble, the fights, etc., etc.

Certainly very "Indian" and the best place for "people watch".

Sadhu · Feb 22nd, 2004, 15:05

Get on a bus. When you see an interesting neighborhood, get off. Sometimes you find neat little shopping areas, where you can sit and watch and take it all in.

steven_ber · Feb 22nd, 2004, 18:05

You could go to the National Railway Museum.

Feb 21st, 2004, 14:16	#1
johnjts Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: portland oregon Posts: 2	Off the beaten path in Delhi Hi there, I'm going to Delhi next week. It's my fourth trip there in ten years, and I've seen enough temples and museums. I'm looking to find things in Delhi that are interesting but usually not printed in the travel guides. I like to go places that are very 'Indian' and people-watch. Does anyone have any good advice about places to go. If so, let me know. Thanks, John

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SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Railway buff ? If you're a railway buff( as I am), then I suggest you spend a day at the New Delhi or Delhi Jn. railway station. Observe the various trains that come and go, the vendors, coolies, passengers, the scramble, the fights, etc., etc. Certainly very "Indian" and the best place for "people watch". __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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Sadhu The Baron Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 209	Get on a bus. When you see an interesting neighborhood, get off. Sometimes you find neat little shopping areas, where you can sit and watch and take it all in. __________________ 'Walk the Earth, Have Adventures'

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Feb 22nd, 2004, 04:40	#2
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 463	But have you been to the toilet museum ???? http://www.sulabhtoiletmuseum.org/ Wanderer22

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johnjts Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: portland oregon Posts: 2	The Toilet Museum! What a perfect place to spend the day exploring the other side of Delhi, especially if you have Delhi Belly!!! Thanks for the tip!

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