Delhi. or Dilli as I like to call it.
Established since around the 6th century BC.
Invaded, ransacked, rebuilt.
Old, new, newer.
Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple
Stores such as Nike and Pepe Jeans form the list of shops in the inner circle of Connaught Place (left), one of the oldest commercial spaces in Delhi. There's a kebab place at the first radial road (it's close to the PVR Cinema) called Nizam's.
Fast, finger-licking good, and filling.
On the left is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutb Minar. Construction began in the late 12th century and it was completed sometime in the 13th century. It seems some Hindu and Jain temples were destroyed and their material reused for the building of the tower and its accompanying mosque. Above right is the Delhi metro which has made commuting around the city (and to the airport) a breeze. Just don't expect to get a seat though.
The structure bathed in light on the right is India Gate, which is a memorial to those in the Indian Army who perished in the First World War.
Finally we have the Jama Masjid (below left) in Old Delhi, built by Shah Jahan when he was the Emperor of the Mughal dynasty. The mosque was almost destroyed by the British in response to the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Before you pop in here to be enthralled by this gorgeous piece of architecture, slip into one of the many eateries in its vicinity. Karim's (right) is one good option.
Read!
City of Djinns by William Dalrymple
Twilight in Delhi by Ahmed Ali
Delhi Metropolitan by Ranjana Sengupta
City Improbable: An Anthology of Writings on Delhi edited by Khushwant Singh
Delhi by Khushwant Singh
Established since around the 6th century BC.
Invaded, ransacked, rebuilt.
These are some pictures from the city.
the sun sets against Humayun's tomb (right), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
Below left is the New Delhi Railway Station. There are connections from here to virtually everywhere in India.
Below left is the New Delhi Railway Station. There are connections from here to virtually everywhere in India.Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple
(below right).
Stores such as Nike and Pepe Jeans form the list of shops in the inner circle of Connaught Place (left), one of the oldest commercial spaces in Delhi. There's a kebab place at the first radial road (it's close to the PVR Cinema) called Nizam's.
Fast, finger-licking good, and filling. 
On the left is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutb Minar. Construction began in the late 12th century and it was completed sometime in the 13th century. It seems some Hindu and Jain temples were destroyed and their material reused for the building of the tower and its accompanying mosque. Above right is the Delhi metro which has made commuting around the city (and to the airport) a breeze. Just don't expect to get a seat though. The structure bathed in light on the right is India Gate, which is a memorial to those in the Indian Army who perished in the First World War.
Finally we have the Jama Masjid (below left) in Old Delhi, built by Shah Jahan when he was the Emperor of the Mughal dynasty. The mosque was almost destroyed by the British in response to the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Before you pop in here to be enthralled by this gorgeous piece of architecture, slip into one of the many eateries in its vicinity. Karim's (right) is one good option.
Suggested length of stay
If you're a big history buff, 4-5 days would be good. Otherwise, 3 days should suffice to feast your eyes on the main sights.
Best time to go
November till early March. Temperatures are cooler and more comfortable unless you prefer to sweat buckets during summer.
If you're a big history buff, 4-5 days would be good. Otherwise, 3 days should suffice to feast your eyes on the main sights.
Best time to go
November till early March. Temperatures are cooler and more comfortable unless you prefer to sweat buckets during summer.
Read!
City of Djinns by William Dalrymple
Twilight in Delhi by Ahmed Ali
Delhi Metropolitan by Ranjana Sengupta
City Improbable: An Anthology of Writings on Delhi edited by Khushwant Singh
Delhi by Khushwant Singh
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