 Traveller's Tales: Advise for travellers in New Delhi, India
Heed our handy tips on safe travel in New Delhi, India. You may read about travel warnings, health, what to wear, travel with kids, travel with pets, local weather, local government, medical information and traffic information in the area.Also, you might want to read our
Delhi city guide,
and Mumbai/Bombay city guide.
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| S Taylor |
14 April 2004 |
Stayed at Park New Delhi, The - New Delhi, India.
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Delhi - interesting but frustrating city. Old Delhi worth a visit if you have the energy! Worth taking a rickshaw around the bazaars there. Beware of touts at all tourist sites. Some are good and worth the money many are worthless. The one we had at the Taj Mahal was not very good at all. The one we had at Fatehpur Sikri was very good. Worth the money. Don't hire one until you have listened to them for 5 mins or so and know if they know their stuff. The guide at the National Museum in Delhi was very good and would not accept any money for his tour.
Good Indian restaurant in Sheraton Hotel. Go to Agra by train. The 6.30am express executive class is great, a big surprise with breakfast and a newspaper.
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| B S. loeding |
29 January 2003 |
Stayed at Le Meridien New Delhi - New Delhi, India.
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Hire a driver for at least one day. If you like the driver, ask him to drive you down to Agra for one day. Don't go to the shops the driver recommends--they will pay him 30 percent, which is added to your purchase price.
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| D Dihal |
07 May 2002 |
Stayed at Janpath New Delhi, Hotel - New Delhi, India.
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The place was filty, hot and traffice was so hard to get around. In all the best time might be in the cool months. Beware of taxi drivers, auto drivers or anyone on the street. They are out to part you with your money. Beware. Ticket at the train station is a big hassle. Tourist office is of big help, but if you have a problem, they cannot solve it. The lines are hard at the counter. The ticket agent tried to get 100 rupees out of me, by tell me I gave him less. What a bull. I counted infront of him and he tells me it is incorrect. What a sham. Beware. In other words, beware of everyone. I am still awaiting to meet some one in India who is friendly and not want to part with my funds.
Love to learn the culture and visit some homes. I was planning in giving some family support. But I decline due to my expereince. Beware. Don't belive what they say. I will definetly go back to India. This time well prepare. Bewarrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee.
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| G Pepper |
12 April 2002 |
Stayed at Bajaj Indian Home Stay - New Delhi, India.
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In my opinion other travellers should avoid a travel agency called "Bridge the World Tours and Travels". Despite the current political situation in Kashmir (especially close to the boarder) they will try to sell you a trip there including accomodation on a boat house. If you really want to go then get advice from your embassy before handing over any money.
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| K Mchugh |
07 January 2002 |
Stayed at Bajaj Indian Home Stay - New Delhi, India.
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Be prepared to be stared at if you are a young female with a friend or two - we found walking the market in Delhi at night a nightmare because lots of men began to follow us and we actually had to change directions several times. We took a tour from Delhi to Jaipur and then to Agra. We planned it too quickly as we paid 110 sterling pounds each for the 3 day tour and im sure if you shop around and barter you could save half of that. Agra is a definite must see becuase the Taj Mahal is fantastic - if you have time Jaipur was nice but not necessarily a must - we found 4 days enough time because we got a bit bored of the monuments after 3 days of them and the streets started to seem the same. If I were to visit india again I would want to travel far south and explore the other regions instead.
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