Highlights 1. Jodhpur We both fell in love with the blue city and its charm. We found visiting Mehrangarh Fort fascinating and it was by far the best fort we visited whilst in India. The audio guide is included in the price of your entry ticket and it is well worth taking advantage of. We also took a 4 hour cooking class at Spice Paradise and were expertly tutored by Anil who … [Read more...]
Delhi - A shock to the system
We spent three days in Delhi from 16th September to 18th September 2012 and this marked the start of our India trip. We arrived at our guesthouse (New King Hotel) in the Pahar Ganj area of Delhi at 2am in the morning and first impressions of the area were not good. There were open drains, litter everywhere, people sleeping rough in shop doorways, and as it had recently just … [Read more...]
Delhi - How not to get scammed and our story
How not to get scammed 1. Take your guidebook with you everywhere Your guidebook will be indispensable when you need to confirm whether someone is telling you the truth (i.e. where is the train ticket office / is my visa valid / is it a reasonable price) 2. Do your research Read about your destination whether it is a different city or just a tourist attraction, this … [Read more...]
Top 3 Guide to Delhi
1. Red Fort (Lal Qila) Cost: 250rs per person This is a massive red sandstone fort that was built between 1638 and 1648. There are various different buildings within the fort including the â€?Diwan-i-Am’, Hall of Public Audiences and the white marble â€?Diwan-i-khas’, Hall of Private Audiences. Inside there are also large lawned areas where you can sit and relax and watch the … [Read more...]