We arrived safely in the still bustling Delhia airport at 2am last night. Hundreds of people, taxis and scooters were zooming by as soon as we exited the terminal. Thankfully, a driver met us and escorted us through the crowds to our hotel. As soon as we arrived at the gorgeous ITC Maurya hotel, we became aware of the hightened security measures. A half-dozen armed men guarded the hotel gates and searched our car thoroughly. After they confirmed that we were, in fact, hotel guests - we went through the iron gates, metal detector & passport check-points. Our concierge, Saurbh, helped us get a cellphone and advised us on the Delhi nightlife scene (apparently monday night is Industry night at the hotest clubs). We decided to start off with some light shopping in Connaught Place ...
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