Delhi visit help?

Question

Hi,

We would be visiting Delhi shortly. We will be staying there for a week. I wanted to know which are the best places to visit in and around Delhi and mode of transport? We are planning to cover Delhi city tour, Agra and Jaipur and if possible also Haridwar/Hrishikesh. Also another problems is about the hotels in Agra, Jaipur and Haridwar. Is there any way we can get the information on the hotels ? We don't want any luxurious hotels to stay. Just plain and simple will do. Also since it is the month of december is it advisable to visit Hrishikesh and Haridwar ?

Please guide us on this. Your help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

You must see the following places:

Qutab Minar
Jantar Mantar
Red Fort
India Gate
Shopper's Stop or Ansal Plaza

Mode of transport:
It is very easy to get a guide in Delhi. He will insruct how and where to go!!

There is absolutely no problem in visiting Haridwar and Hrishikesh. The temperature there is not very low.

As far as the hotels are concerned. There are plenty in Delhi. Since you want an OK type hotel, I dont think that there will be much problem

I hope that you will visit these places and like it very much.
Wish you a happy and safe journey.
God Bless
Enjoy!!

Answer 2

Apart from luxury hotels Delhi also has Budget Hotels prominent being Ashoka yatri niwas in Chanakyapuri,Nirulas in C.P,& Jukasoo Inn.

Answer 3

Terrorists attach can happen any part of the world. LIfe cannot be stopped. Delhi is as safe as London or New York.

Answer 4

haridwar is great in summers , but if ur willing to go there in winters , u will not dare to take bath in river ganga, it is chilled. jai ram ashram [hotel] will be great at the cost of rs 300 per room. location is great . and for ncr i will suggest u to visit indiatourism.com. it would be a great help

Answer 5

Dear Friend..

first of all.... Welcome to India.

now to answer ur ques. abt ur visit to delhi.

To begin..One week is way too short a time to see Delhi ..let alone squeeze in a visit to hrishikesh.haridwar

Delhi is a 5000 yrs old city and an absloute awe inspiring amalgamation of amazing historical bulidings and the litany od New age construction.If u really wish to 'see' the entire place comprehensively..u need at least a month just in Delhi.But i guess u can see abt 10 major land marks in 3 4 days..which could be

1. Qutab Minar and the linked buildings
2.Old Fort
3.Red Fort
4. Humayuns Tomb
5.Safdarjungs Tomb

remember there r abt 13000 listed monuments of historical importance in delhi alone ! those 5 r my top big boys.

now Delhi , jaipur(capital of neighbouring state of Rajasthan) and Agra form what is called the Golden Triangle of indian tourism..Agra has the famed Taj mahal and a lovely fort and Jaipur is home to sum of the most magnificent buildings from the rajput era.

agra is abt 200 kms from delhi and jaipur 250 both very well connected by train and road services


u should keep 2 days for agra and 2 for jaipur at the minimum..and that would be just bare minimum.

haridwar /rishikesh r what we call the religious and adventure tourism circuit...in hills of the state of uttaranchal

the places r sacred to indians for religious importance..and they r natures heaven on earth. rishikesh is home to the Art Of Living movement ..who teach transcedental meditation
also this is the abode of the most sacred of indian rivers..the Ganges

my suggestion would be.. land in delhi...rest ..spend one day seeing one or 2 major spots..shoot off to agra ..spend as much time as u feel fine..from agra shoot off to jaipur .. again spend as much time as u feel fit..come back to delhi..then take time out for delhi as u feel fit..and then think abt haridwar rishikesh stretch..coz thats totally unlinked


Abt Accomodation...in jaipur ask for RTDC HOTELS viz.. Gangaur,Teej and a few others..those r abt 500 rupees per nite(yes ..get the thomas cook Address in delhi /agra/jaipur without fail for off the shelf currency conversion) and travel with US dollars preferably though not necessary.


http://www.hotelsjaipur.com/RTDC_Hotel_Gangaur_Jaipur.htm

http://www.hotelsjaipur.com/RTDC_Hotel_Teej_Jaipur.htm
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in agra there r plenty of good hotels for all ranges ..u just be careful in checking abt running hot water, clean loos and heating etc ..i mean just avoid the 'too shady' kinds


DELHI;

www.delhitourism.nic.in and also their tourist helpline

TOURIST HELPLINE # : 91-11-23365358, 23363607


General tips.

its winters here..days r very pleasant..late evenings nights and mornings r cold..temps in delhi vary between abt 10 to 27 during the day. so carry light woollens..if u cant delhi is indias best place to buy inexpensive clothes..

DONOT show cash openly at public places esp foreign currency..thats an invitation for trouble..DONOT be over friendly with taxi drivers and auto drivers..just be to the point...dont let him involve u into ne discussion..most work as touts for shady hotels..thats a big NO NO.

for example u can call delhi tourism from ur place and make first accomodation enquiries.

once u land..go to the guys at DT office..Govt officers r generally nice and well read people..and it always helps in getting a bit friendly with a particular officer and addressing him by his first name.

Have fun..but remember..donot be judgemental abt minor irritations...and donot rush ..if u dont have time..drop a leg of the tour..but wutever u see take time on that..and yes get along good movie and still cameras.


Good Luck.

am sure u will fall in love with my homeland.


if u need u can write to me at

[e-mail]

ATUL.

Answer 6

well,best place there would be carol bagh,india gate,and many more,delhi is very nice city,u have many places to visit nd most important dont forget metroes,its very good as u can see much of the delhi from there.

Answer 7

Try Indian guide

Answer 8

check out the website journeymart.com.......it has all the info you need to travel around INDIA.GOODLUCK.HAVE A NICE TRIP.