What to visit in Delhi ?

villavic · Feb 11th, 2004, 01:31

So, after my Rajasthan tour, I'll be a day in Delhi..
The tour has inlcuded Old Delhi (Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort) and New Delhi (Humaytun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rapjath, India Gate, President’s Residence and Diplomatic Enclave)

However the first day of my trip (I arrive 1am) before going to Rajastan, they will gave me a short tour by afternoon (after taking a rest from my London flight).
They'll show me Hanuman TEMPLE, THE LOTUS TEMPLE and the Indian Museum.

Do you suggest other places? Is this the best selection?

Rob_The_Pom · Feb 13th, 2004, 18:46

I reckon that's a pretty good selection, but when I went in the summer the Red Fort was a bloody mess.
Sarfadang's Tomb is also nice.
I also liked some slightly more obscure places, like the Dargah of Qutab Sahib. This is an Islamic shrine and contains the graves of the late Moghul emperors.
Purana Qila - the old fort - is also impressive.
And at Feroz Shah Kotla you can see the remains of one of Delhi's old cities - Ferozabad - and an Ashokan pillar.

radz · Feb 13th, 2004, 19:31

You almost cover all places ,must see ones. Its sounds fine.
Happy travelling !

radz

SHIMLA · Feb 13th, 2004, 20:28

The Rail Museum and Delhi Haat are two places worth visiting.

However, you'll need a lot of time to see both thoroughly.

The famous market of Old Delhi; Chandni Chowk; is worth visiting too, even if you do not intend to shop.

jay_m_222 · Feb 13th, 2004, 21:36

I will be in New Dehli in April. I plan on going to Rikhi Ram's shop but I wanted to know where else I can check out sitars. Also any shops that carry Indian classical music CDs. Is there any other reputable sitar makers/sellers in the city?

Thanks

typhoidshaun · Feb 13th, 2004, 23:32

I would also highly recommend going to Gandhi Smirti. It's where Gandhi was assassinated -- they even have his last footsteps, which is really cool.

I'm a little embarassed to admit it, but I also really enjoyed the McDonald's in Delhi.

Feb 11th, 2004, 01:31	#1
villavic Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Peru Posts: 70	What to visit in Delhi ? So, after my Rajasthan tour, I'll be a day in Delhi.. The tour has inlcuded Old Delhi (Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort) and New Delhi (Humaytun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rapjath, India Gate, President’s Residence and Diplomatic Enclave) However the first day of my trip (I arrive 1am) before going to Rajastan, they will gave me a short tour by afternoon (after taking a rest from my London flight). They'll show me Hanuman TEMPLE, THE LOTUS TEMPLE and the Indian Museum. Do you suggest other places? Is this the best selection?

Feb 13th, 2004, 18:46	#2
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,308	I reckon that's a pretty good selection, but when I went in the summer the Red Fort was a bloody mess. Sarfadang's Tomb is also nice. I also liked some slightly more obscure places, like the Dargah of Qutab Sahib. This is an Islamic shrine and contains the graves of the late Moghul emperors. Purana Qila - the old fort - is also impressive. And at Feroz Shah Kotla you can see the remains of one of Delhi's old cities - Ferozabad - and an Ashokan pillar. __________________ There is no God but Dawkins and Hitchens is his prophet.

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radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	You almost cover all places ,must see ones. Its sounds fine. Happy travelling ! radz __________________ My Photo gallery

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SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	DELHI The Rail Museum and Delhi Haat are two places worth visiting. However, you'll need a lot of time to see both thoroughly. The famous market of Old Delhi; Chandni Chowk; is worth visiting too, even if you do not intend to shop. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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Feb 13th, 2004, 21:36	#5
jay_m_222 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reading, Ma Posts: 117	I will be in New Dehli in April. I plan on going to Rikhi Ram's shop but I wanted to know where else I can check out sitars. Also any shops that carry Indian classical music CDs. Is there any other reputable sitar makers/sellers in the city? Thanks

Feb 13th, 2004, 23:32	#6
typhoidshaun ____________ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	I would also highly recommend going to Gandhi Smirti. It's where Gandhi was assassinated -- they even have his last footsteps, which is really cool. I'm a little embarassed to admit it, but I also really enjoyed the McDonald's in Delhi.

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