So it all started when a friend visiting from another state asked me to be a tour guide for a day and introduce him to Delhi’s rich culture to which I gladly said yes.
Our itinerary included Chandni Chowk, Gaki paranthe wali, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate (yes all in a day ;) And what better way to travel other than public transport, so we used them all (metro, cycle rickshaw, auto and we walked on foot as well our feet still are recovering)
Day started with the visit to old Delhi and trust me every step forward it seemed to me that I am going back into time in the great Mughal era, while the only disconnect was the dressing & camera ;)
Chawadi Bazaar & Chandani Chowk was a delight, what food, what people, what a place!
I can’t remember how many samosas I ate or the cups of tea I had, but what bliss. Next couple of hours and more was spent on foot across purani dilli soaking the history.
Then we were at the glorious India Gate which ironically is for soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the British Empire, so much for commemoration. The sky was lovely & the people were friendly and the weather was just perfect, tried to capture some of the moments.
P.S. My photos have a story to tell I hope they will inspire others to pay a visit to our splendid history :)
Pics -http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=362309&id=795269007&l=f87ad06049
2 comments:
interesting read..can so relate to it since I've lived in old Delhi for the first 17yrs of my life :))
:)) do share your experiences Meghna
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