Travel around Delhi

My husband and I are traveling to India in January '11. We fly in/out of Dehli but have no current plans for what to do/where else to go. We like food/cooking/art/learning new cultures/yoga/hiking/biking and generally checking out what a place is really like. Would like to go to Varnassi, and I'm also interested in a train ride. We are not backpacker types - have been to India 5 times in past but always on business so I haven't seen much or had to get around on my own. Suggestions welcome around cities/restaurants/itineraries given the 10 days we are there. Preference would be digging in a bit more to a handful of places vs. a day here and there where you feel rushed and don't get the sense of where you are. Reply to this

Delhi and Its Attractions : Delhi is the national capital of India. It is historical city of India and is dotted with many historical and modern tourist attraction sites. Some of the popular sites are Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Akshardham Temple, Old Fort, Zoo, etc. Tourists can also enjoy shopping in Delhi. There are many shopping corners in Delhi where you can enjoy window shopping. Visit all these attraction and learn the historical past of the city. You can plan a visit to these places with a perfect India tour packages that include visit to poplar metro cities of India. Reply to this

Know about the climate: India experiences all types of climatic conditions. So, carry clothes according to the season you visit here. Even it experiences different types of climate at same the time in different part of the country. So, if you are visiting India, bring the clothes according to the climate of the place where you have targeted. If you are visiting India for Rajasthan Tours, bring summer clothes as Rajasthan experiences sunny weather in most of the season. If you have planned for hill station tour, carry winter clothes. If you are planning to explore the unique natural features of eastern India, bring rain coat along with other clothes.

Choose perfect accommodation: You can find both economic accommodation and luxury accommodation in all parts of the country. Choose comfortable accommodation according to your pocket.

Carry attested photographs of documents: Carry attested copies of all documents. You will need them often. Keep the original documents safely. The documents you should carry are identity card, visa, passport and other travel documents.

Know the culture of India: India is rich in culture and tradition. It is very famous for its decent culture. Understand its culture and do not show spousal affection in public. It is not considered modest in India. Public nudity is against the rule. However, you can wear bikini on sea beaches. Keep these things in mind and wear proper costume in India. Also cover your head before entering any religious place. Do not take photographs of women or religious complexes without permission.

Take care of your health: Take care of your health. Carry prescribed medicines with you all the time. Always take mineral water and take healthy foods. If going for trekking or hiking on high altitude, take measures to make it enjoyable and trouble free. You may face breathing problem or nausea at higher altitude so, take precautions.

Hire multilingual travel guide: There are more than 2000 languages and dialects in India. Although, English will work at most of the places but it is wise to hire a multilingual guide. Reply to this

Thanks to all for your help. We will do the golden triangle plus Varanasi and I appreciate all the tips you have given Reply to this