What to see in Delhi for a day

Jamna20 · Jan 5th, 2006, 21:38

Hi,

I am bringing my English husband to India next month. We will only be in Delhi for one day and one night. I asked my husband what he wanted to see and instead of the normal, India Gate monuments etc he said he wants to people watch, see the hussle and bussle of the city. Can anyone recommend the best place for this. I am thinking that Chandni Chowk might be a good place although I don't know much about it

Any other ideas? What is a must to see if coming to Delhi for a day?

What about good places to eat and a good hotel to stay. We are flying back to England the next morning, so a hotel close to the airport would be best.

SHIMLA · Jan 5th, 2006, 23:50

Spend half a day at Delhi Jn. railway station and the balance at Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli and Connaught Place.

manreet_16 · Jan 6th, 2006, 00:39

u should see India gate,Red fort..I think its enough and dont forget to explore Cannaught Palace(its an big market)..

rangss · Jan 6th, 2006, 01:31

Mebbe you should spend the day in the Parliament in session...beats a zoo anyday

shere · Jan 6th, 2006, 01:45

Humayuns Tomb is well worth a visit. Like the Taj Mahal it is very grand (from a distant). It might be a bit too quiet for your husband.

Lotus Temple is also worth seeing, you sometimes get a rush of people queuing up to get inside.

Chandni Chownk is good for people watching.

Plenty of hotels. Depends on your budget. If you have 7/8K Rs go for the Radisson. It is close to the airport. If your budget is a bit lower then there are lots of cheap hotels on National Highway 8. All of these are close to the airport. If you head towards the Radisson from these cheap hotels you come to a set of traffic lights, turn left and head on down that road in the late afternoon/early evening if you fancy being in a crowded place.

Malkers · Jan 6th, 2006, 02:27

He sounds like me, I get bored silly of temples and forts, much rather see real life.

Janpath Street and the Tibetan Market is ace, Pahar Ganj Main Bazarr (look out for bombs) and Dilli Haat. All market places but so much hustle and bustle.

Hire a car and driver and just point to streets for him to turn down for the hell of it, getting lost is the best adventure.

I did find the Gandhi Museum really interesting though!

Cheers
Malc

jens · Jan 6th, 2006, 03:20

Old Delhi is neat too.

Jamna20 · Jan 6th, 2006, 20:38

Thanks all.

I have hear Dilli Haat mentioned before, can you tell me exactly what this is?

JO

manreet_16 · Jan 7th, 2006, 00:24

dilli haat is too far but u can spend a whole day over there...

chapati · Jan 7th, 2006, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jens

Old Delhi is neat too.

yes very neat and posh

alaskabob · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:08

I know it is a temple (though pretty much a brand new one) but some friends here have recommended Akshardham Mandir. (See www.akshardham.com )
Apparently over 45,000 people pass through daily on average...
Maybe will give a different perspective on crowds???
Have a great trip!

davey · Jan 7th, 2006, 06:18

Listen to Shimla if your husband wants to experience the sounds smells and people that's where I would recommend you go, the station is a great idea, Chanda chowk is my favorite area of all for people and sights my best India photographs have come from there especially the overhead wiring

Jan 5th, 2006, 21:38	#1
Jamna20 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 34	What to see in Delhi for a day Hi, I am bringing my English husband to India next month. We will only be in Delhi for one day and one night. I asked my husband what he wanted to see and instead of the normal, India Gate monuments etc he said he wants to people watch, see the hussle and bussle of the city. Can anyone recommend the best place for this. I am thinking that Chandni Chowk might be a good place although I don't know much about it Any other ideas? What is a must to see if coming to Delhi for a day? What about good places to eat and a good hotel to stay. We are flying back to England the next morning, so a hotel close to the airport would be best.

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SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Spend half a day at Delhi Jn. railway station and the balance at Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli and Connaught Place. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,840	Mebbe you should spend the day in the Parliament in session...beats a zoo anyday __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

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Jan 6th, 2006, 00:39	#3
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	u should see India gate,Red fort..I think its enough and dont forget to explore Cannaught Palace(its an big market)..

Jan 6th, 2006, 01:45	#5
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,124	Humayuns Tomb is well worth a visit. Like the Taj Mahal it is very grand (from a distant). It might be a bit too quiet for your husband. Lotus Temple is also worth seeing, you sometimes get a rush of people queuing up to get inside. Chandni Chownk is good for people watching. Plenty of hotels. Depends on your budget. If you have 7/8K Rs go for the Radisson. It is close to the airport. If your budget is a bit lower then there are lots of cheap hotels on National Highway 8. All of these are close to the airport. If you head towards the Radisson from these cheap hotels you come to a set of traffic lights, turn left and head on down that road in the late afternoon/early evening if you fancy being in a crowded place.

Jan 6th, 2006, 02:27	#6
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	He sounds like me, I get bored silly of temples and forts, much rather see real life. Janpath Street and the Tibetan Market is ace, Pahar Ganj Main Bazarr (look out for bombs) and Dilli Haat. All market places but so much hustle and bustle. Hire a car and driver and just point to streets for him to turn down for the hell of it, getting lost is the best adventure. I did find the Gandhi Museum really interesting though! Cheers Malc

Jan 6th, 2006, 03:20	#7
jens Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 109	Old Delhi is neat too.

Jan 6th, 2006, 20:38	#8
Jamna20 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 34	Thanks all. I have hear Dilli Haat mentioned before, can you tell me exactly what this is? JO

Jan 7th, 2006, 00:24	#9
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	dilli haat is too far but u can spend a whole day over there...

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:08	#11
alaskabob Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 31	I know it is a temple (though pretty much a brand new one) but some friends here have recommended Akshardham Mandir. (See www.akshardham.com ) Apparently over 45,000 people pass through daily on average... Maybe will give a different perspective on crowds??? Have a great trip!

Jan 7th, 2006, 06:18	#12
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	Listen to Shimla if your husband wants to experience the sounds smells and people that's where I would recommend you go, the station is a great idea, Chanda chowk is my favorite area of all for people and sights my best India photographs have come from there especially the overhead wiring

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