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Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi January 15th 2016

So, we're off again! Another train to Manchester, saying goodbye to the permanent grey that appears to have take over the UK, and arriving just over half a day later in Delhi. Although it was an overnight flight it was a short night and broken by a change of plane so we had very little sleep when we arrived at around 7.30 am Delhi time giving us a long day to get through! We were staying in a residential area in a nice hotel but very chaotic outside and followed the hotel owners directions to get to a nearby shopping centre just to get our bearings and get something to eat. Just this walk was a challenge dodging traffic of all kinds, people and all sorts of things just dumped in the road. The shopping centre ... read more
Humayun's Tomb
Lodi Garden
Government Buildings

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » New Delhi December 12th 2015

Chennai: Oh India! As I sit here in the chill out zone of Red Lollipop Hostel, at the time of writing the only hostel in Chennai, vainly trying to bring my blogging up to date, I think back over the last 20 hours and the things I’ve seen and experienced. India certainly seems to be the country that was painted to me by fellow travellers over the years – beautiful and bewildering, awesome and awful, delicious and devious! It all started last night, arriving late on the AirAsia flight from Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport. I thought I was in luck when I wound up making friends with a French guy and Dutch guy at arrivals to share a taxi with to the centre of town. After more than a fair share of faffing around ... read more
Firecrackers!!
Chennai
Chennai Street Art

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi » Karol Bagh December 7th 2015

Delhi the 2nd time back - 3-6 December 2015 We arrived in Delhi 2.5 hrs late as the fog in Kathmandu didn't allow our plane to land in the city until later. All was well as there was a driver to pick us up and take us to our hotel on arrival. It takes so long to get anywhere in Delhi due to the mad traffic. As we didn't get to the hotel until 4.30pm we decided not to do any sightseeing, but to leave it all for the next 2 days. To keep the story short, we found the Hop-on-Hop-off bus was not working on our first full day back in Delhi (Friday) and there were no vacancies on Saturday. We then organised a car to take us around to the sights the second day. ... read more
Safdarjangs Tomb Delhi - school children continually wanted to take photos with us (2)
Lotus Bahai Temple Delhi (5)
Lunch at McDonalds Indian Style (2)

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » New Delhi December 7th 2015

Personal Reflections on our Northern India & Nepal Journey - 9 November to 7 December 2015 We arrived back in Australia on time at 8.10am, after flying with China Southern from Delhi to Guangzhou (China) to Brisbane. It's a good flight because we left Delhi at 12.30 pm and we gain 4.5 hours so it is a short night. The overall reflection was of amazement, enjoyment, strong cultural experience, must go back and experience southern India, which we hear is very different to northern India. Some tell us we must see more of northern India. Here are our detailed reflections, India first as the 2 countries are very different: Extraordinary colour, smells, constant horns b... read more
Pam waving goodbye at Delhi Airport
Tom waving goodbye at airport
Toms thumbs up to verticle garden at airport

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi November 14th 2015

Delhi in a Day If I am truly honest, anywhere that I went after spending time in Ladakh and the Rumbak Valley, was going to have a lot to contend with. Landing into Delhi with mountain withdrawals was not ideal and I couldn’t get myself to gel with this 20 million population city. I only had a day and was on a quick tour of the city with a guide and an air conditioned van, so it was not quite an authentic experience. I fully appreciate I didn't have a long time to give Delhi a chance! First up on our tour, we visited the Qutb Minar Stone Tower, which was quite a large place and very popular with the local tourists. Lots of stone carvings and pretty surroundings. Our very enthusiastic guide shared with us ... read more
Jama Masjid
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi » Qutub Minar November 11th 2015

9-10 November 2015 Brisbane to New Delhi After only 2 days back home in Brisbane after a fantastic 7-day cruise to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup, we caught China Southern Airlines at 10.00am. We said our farewells to Sheryl who was with us on the cruise and Kerrie by phone, and Adam drove us to the airport. We are travelling with a local Indian company called Incredible Real India Tours and Travel who have been fantastic in helping us develop this northern Indian holiday. The plane left on time but the connection in Guangzhou, China was 2 hours late. It doesn't worry us too much as we have always got something to do. Memories came back about all the millions of people in China and the great times we had in China earlier in the year. ... read more
Guangzhou - our stopover in China on way to Delhi
Humayans Tomb and surrounds in Delhi - restored by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (1)
Humayans Tomb and surrounds in Delhi - restored by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (2)

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » New Delhi August 17th 2015

Day 29 - flying solo in Delhi I got up at about 7am, it's strange not having Helen snoring away in the other bed! I got ready and went in for breakfast. Hmmm... The room is full of men only, that seems strange after all my previous breakfast experiences. All men, and no Helen to chat to! No worries, I get on with getting some cornflakes, toast and jam, I even managed a black tea, although he did have to get it specially for me. It's not so regular here. It's all about the very sugary, very milky chai! The man at the hotel desk has offered to get me a SIM card sorted for my phone. It's no quite so simple here as it has been everywhere else, they need a copy of my passport, ... read more
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Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi » Karol Bagh August 16th 2015

Day 28 - good bye Helen and Siem Reap - Hello India! Ahhhh ..... Today is a bitter sweet day. Helen flies back home, I go on to Delhi, India to start phase 2 of my trip. No rushing today, as it is a long travelling day for us both. We started with a hearty breakfast in the hotel. Then back to the room to pack. Helen is taking all my shopping home with her, and some other bits. She has been carrying these since the accident so that I could manage to keep going, I couldn't have done it without her! Her carrying my extra to keep me light hassle a huge difference for me. I am so used to being on my own, but now I've got used to travelling with Helen, so it ... read more
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Asia » India » National Capital Territory » Delhi August 11th 2015

In Delhi most people choose a day tour via private car to view many of the nearby sights. We wanted to do something similar but take our time as we got to grips with this new country, India. Following a very hearty breakfast, we decided we would carry out a ‘do it yourself’ kind of day tour via the metro. This went against the hostel’s advice of hiring out a car but we wanted to see India for ourselves. Learn our own lessons, you know. Walking down the main bazaar in the day time was no less hectic and chaotic than the evening before. Stalls with men shouting out for you to have a look in their shop, far too many vehicles on the street with no sense of a coordinated system whatsoever. It was every ... read more
India on a hazy morning

Asia » India » National Capital Territory » New Delhi August 10th 2015

Sitting on the plane we were both apprehensive about India. Sad to be leaving south east asia but aware that we were going to begin a whole new adventure in India. We spoke excitedly to each other about all the things we were looking forward to: the food, the intricate and beautifully designed forts and palaces. The vibrancy of streets, the colour, and the fact that it leaves its visitors with extreme opinions either completely loving it or vowing never to return. We questioned what sort of impression we would form. Were we going to love it or hate it? Were we going to be scammed or resist the scammers? Will we want to extend our stay or book the next flight out of there? Being all too well informed about the dodgy taxis in Delhi ... read more
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Street sellers
Move out the way




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