Red fort and our fist lunch in Delhi

 Time for some sightseeing. We’re accompanied by Martina, a girl from Italy, and a couple from Great Britain. Everything kind of overwhelms us: the crowded trains, the heat, the streets, jam packed with people – whew! Delhi is pure chaos. We somehow manage to find the red fort. To sum it up: Nice to see, but definitely not a must.

After visiting the red fort, we’re more than hungry and so we head directly to Karim’s – an amazing authentic restaurant near the famous Jama Masjid. The food is delicious there!

A short break and some more Indian food

At that time, our body needs a break and so we’re heading back to our hotel to get some sleep. In the evening, we’re taking a rickshaw to get to Martina’s guesthouse (“Wood Castle”). We’re having dinner together. After one and a half hours of waiting, they bring us the wrong food. Welcome to India!

Our Delhi travel tips at a glance

• City walk with Salaam Baalak Trust (3 hours, 500 Rupees per person)
• Lunch at Karim’s (around 300 Rupees per Person)
• Jama Masjid (100 Rupees per Person, although Lonely Planet says that the visit is free of charge. You will be asked to cover your body – scarfs are available there.)
• Accomodation: our hotel (“Florence”) was situated in Karol Bagh. The neighborhood is quiet and rather safe compared to other areas in Delhi. The hotel itself is small and quite nice, but ask for a room with windows.

Travel Guide

We bought the Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra Lonely Planet Travel Guide – packed with helpful travel tips and advices. Definitely recommended!

Transport

Most travelers either take an electric rickshaw or a taxi to get around the city. Rickshaw drivers are supposed to bargain with foreigners, so make sure not to pay too much for your ride. When using a taxi, make sure the driver puts on his meter. You can also use the metro – it is fast, clean and safe. The fare for one ride is around 10 Rupees.