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FIVE UNCOMMON THINGS TO DO IN DELHI

Delhi, India’s seat of power, offers an amazing potpourri of history, commerce, culture and cuisine. The beauty of this city lies in its ability to preserve the vestiges from its glorious past while matching its pace with the ever-evolving present. With its countless sights and attractions, Delhi promises an adventure you’ll remember forever.

So, for the experience of a lifetime, make sure to do these five things in India’s capital where there is never a dull moment:

ACTIVITY 1: Experience the Best of Delhi with Ho-Ho Bus Tours

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Home to more than 1,300 historical monuments, one could spend months exploring the rich heritage of the city. If only we had that kind of time! So, to continue showcasing the essence of the city’s history, the Ho-Ho bus tour takes one to Delhi’s biggest landmarks such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, etc. Allowing for tourists and keen city explorers to explore these sites, this bus tour runs at regular intervals throughout the week except Mondays. With half-day, one-day and two-day tours to choose from, it enables everyone to experience the rich culture and heritage of Delhi in a short time.

ACTIVITY 2: Savour the Delicious Street Food & Chai

One of the biggest delights of Delhi is its delectable street food. Stalls selling spicy Aloo Tikki (fried potato cutlets topped with yoghurt, chickpeas, and tangy chutneys) and crunchy Golgappe (hollow crispy fried puffs of dough filled with potatoes and chickpeas) can be found in every nook and corner of the city. Follow it up with a steaming cup of roadside chai and relish an experience you will never forget.

For sweet lovers, the capital offers Rabri Falooda (sweetened vermicelli topped with a creamy, milk-based chilled dessert) and Jalebis (fried swirls of dough steeped in sugar syrup) amongst other things. This and a lot more is what the streets of Delhi have to offer. So hop onto some wheels and don’t be shy of trying out the real flavours of Delhi.

ACTIVITY 3: Experience the Soulful Qawwalis at the Dargah

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Qawwalis are a beautiful blend of music and devotional poetry that came to fore in relation with the Sufi and their Islamic mysticism A celebration of God, love and music, Qawwalis are all about the union of the three and offer a memorable spiritual experience.

The best place in Delhi to treat yourself to some enchanting Qawwalis is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. As the sun goes down, the area in an around this revered Sufi shrine resounds with the soulful rhythms of the Qawaalis and takes visitors on a mystical journey.

ACTIVITY 4: Go On a Shopping Spree at the State-run Emporiums

Shopping is one of the greatest joys when in Delhi. The city offers everything from flea markets, high-street shops, to classic emporiums. The Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near Connaught Place, is home to such a string of emporiums. Here, you can find state-run as well as centrally-owned stores that sell authentic products handcrafted by the regional artisans of India.

To score some amazing and authentic articles at pretty decent prices, check out the Delhi Emporium, the Rajasthan Emporium for some amazing handicrafts, Khadi Emporium for not just clothes but also natural skincare and haircare cosmetics, and many other state emporiums for exclusive gift items, clothes, jewellery, footwear and home décor artefacts.

ACTIVITY 5: Relive History at Old Delhi

A trip to the city is incomplete without visiting the historic Old Delhi. The erstwhile capital of the Mughals – Shahjahanabad, as it was earlier known as, abounds with bustling markets, grand monuments and several medieval-era structures. Apart from the Red Fort, Old Delhi is also famous for the majestic Jama Masjid – India’s largest mosque and is home to the haveli of the legendary Urdu poet, Mirza Ghalib.

If you have an interest in wholesale markets, you’ll be astounded by Khari Baoli, the largest spice market of Asia and Bhagirath Palace - hailed as Asia’s largest market for lights, fixtures and electronic goods. Lastly, after a hectic Old Delhi tour, there’s the Chandni Chowk market to take care of your hunger pangs. The market is replete with street food outlets in lanes like ‘Paranthe Wali Gali’ as well as some of the best dining restaurants in the city.

So, while you can do endless things in Delhi, the above five should top your to-do list to enjoy a wholesome experience of the city.

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