Discover the Real<\/em> Delhi
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First-time\u00a0visitors\u00a0should spend at least two days in Delhi<\/a> before starting their journey. If you\u2019re looking for a moderately priced boutique hotel, check out Scarlette<\/a> or The Amber Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\nCount on a slower pace for the first couple of days. A leisurely walk through the 90-acre Lodhi Gardens can help to reset a traveler\u2019s time clock. While in the park, it\u2019s possible to see tombs of Sayyid and Lodhi rulers. Another famous tomb, Humayun\u2019s Tomb, is approximately three kilometers away. Nehru Park<\/strong> is another place to unwind.<\/p>\nIf rain or heat is sending you indoors, go to the Lotus Temple or the National Gallery of Modern Art.<\/p>\n
Other landmarks to consider are the Red Fort, the India Gate, Akshardham, Purana Qila, and Qutub Minar.<\/p>\n
Take a shopping break at Chandni Chowk (near the Red Fort) or Hauz Khas Village.<\/p>\n
Foodies looking to sample moderately priced regional delicacies shouldn\u2019t miss Dilli Haat<\/a>. Indian Accent<\/a> is a splurge option for Indian fusion food. It\u2019s the only restaurant in India that is featured in S. Pellegrino\u2019s World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2017.<\/p>\nJourney Through Jaipur
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From Delhi you\u2019ll drive southwest to Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. Top attractions include the Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar<\/a>, and the City Palace.<\/p>\nHelpful Hint:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t forget to bring lots of bottled water.<\/em><\/p>\nDue to the Amer Fort<\/strong>\u2019s steep hilltop location, travelers can opt for the elephant ride to the Sun Gate. It\u2019s worth the experience, despite the twinge of commercialism. Inside this 16th<\/sup> century structure, you\u2019ll find courtyards and buildings that are filled with ornate decorations.<\/p>\nAt Jantar Mantar<\/strong>, astronomy comes alive with jumbo-sized instruments that measure time, predict eclipses, and track a variety of celestial bodies with 18th\u00a0<\/span>century technology.<\/p>\nDuring the 18th\u00a0<\/span>century, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ruled from the City Palace<\/strong>. On display are a variety of murals, lattices, decorative walls and doors and an assortment of artifacts.<\/p>\nIf time allows, the itinerary can be expanded to include stops at Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, or Galta Monkey Temple.<\/p>\n
Are you in the mood for a royal welcome? Spend at least a night at the Raj Palace in Jaipur<\/a>.<\/p>\nYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:\u00a0Why Kerala (India) Is Our New Favorite Place to Escape Winter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAdventure in Agra
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Next, head east to Agra. Along the way, we recommend stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the City of Victory. Emperor Akbar built this red sandstone complex with a fusion of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles. One could spend hours exploring the pavilions and palaces that are connected by courtyards.<\/p>\n
One bucket list item that travelers find cheap flight deals to India to witness is in Agra. This city is where you\u2019ll find the Taj Mahal<\/a>, the focal point for this road tour adventure. To avoid the largest crowds, arrive as early as possible. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble landmark to memorialize his wife who died giving birth to their 14th child. The ebb and flow of the sun\u2019s rays encourages picture taking throughout the day.<\/p>\nOne of India\u2019s most important forts, Agra Fort, is less than three kilometers away. The walls soar 70 feet high. Mughal leaders used this extraordinary 16th\u00a0<\/span>century fortress for living and work quarters and for the main state treasury.<\/p>\nOn the way back to Delhi, include a stop at Sikandra. Akbar the Great built this impressive 17th\u00a0<\/span>century tomb before he died. The final leg of the journey loops back to Delhi by heading northeast.<\/p>\nHelpful Hint:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t forget to bring along toilet paper and be prepared for squat toilets.<\/em><\/p>\n
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First-time\u00a0visitors\u00a0should spend at least two days in Delhi<\/a> before starting their journey. If you\u2019re looking for a moderately priced boutique hotel, check out Scarlette<\/a> or The Amber Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Count on a slower pace for the first couple of days. A leisurely walk through the 90-acre Lodhi Gardens can help to reset a traveler\u2019s time clock. While in the park, it\u2019s possible to see tombs of Sayyid and Lodhi rulers. Another famous tomb, Humayun\u2019s Tomb, is approximately three kilometers away. Nehru Park<\/strong> is another place to unwind.<\/p>\n If rain or heat is sending you indoors, go to the Lotus Temple or the National Gallery of Modern Art.<\/p>\n Other landmarks to consider are the Red Fort, the India Gate, Akshardham, Purana Qila, and Qutub Minar.<\/p>\n Take a shopping break at Chandni Chowk (near the Red Fort) or Hauz Khas Village.<\/p>\n Foodies looking to sample moderately priced regional delicacies shouldn\u2019t miss Dilli Haat<\/a>. Indian Accent<\/a> is a splurge option for Indian fusion food. It\u2019s the only restaurant in India that is featured in S. Pellegrino\u2019s World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2017.<\/p>\n Image via Sandy Bornstein<\/p><\/div>\n From Delhi you\u2019ll drive southwest to Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. Top attractions include the Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar<\/a>, and the City Palace.<\/p>\n Helpful Hint:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t forget to bring lots of bottled water.<\/em><\/p>\n Due to the Amer Fort<\/strong>\u2019s steep hilltop location, travelers can opt for the elephant ride to the Sun Gate. It\u2019s worth the experience, despite the twinge of commercialism. Inside this 16th<\/sup> century structure, you\u2019ll find courtyards and buildings that are filled with ornate decorations.<\/p>\n At Jantar Mantar<\/strong>, astronomy comes alive with jumbo-sized instruments that measure time, predict eclipses, and track a variety of celestial bodies with 18th\u00a0<\/span>century technology.<\/p>\n During the 18th\u00a0<\/span>century, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ruled from the City Palace<\/strong>. On display are a variety of murals, lattices, decorative walls and doors and an assortment of artifacts.<\/p>\n If time allows, the itinerary can be expanded to include stops at Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, or Galta Monkey Temple.<\/p>\n Are you in the mood for a royal welcome? Spend at least a night at the Raj Palace in Jaipur<\/a>.<\/p>\n YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:\u00a0Why Kerala (India) Is Our New Favorite Place to Escape Winter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Image via Sandy Bornstein<\/p><\/div>\n Next, head east to Agra. Along the way, we recommend stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the City of Victory. Emperor Akbar built this red sandstone complex with a fusion of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles. One could spend hours exploring the pavilions and palaces that are connected by courtyards.<\/p>\n One bucket list item that travelers find cheap flight deals to India to witness is in Agra. This city is where you\u2019ll find the Taj Mahal<\/a>, the focal point for this road tour adventure. To avoid the largest crowds, arrive as early as possible. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble landmark to memorialize his wife who died giving birth to their 14th child. The ebb and flow of the sun\u2019s rays encourages picture taking throughout the day.<\/p>\n One of India\u2019s most important forts, Agra Fort, is less than three kilometers away. The walls soar 70 feet high. Mughal leaders used this extraordinary 16th\u00a0<\/span>century fortress for living and work quarters and for the main state treasury.<\/p>\n On the way back to Delhi, include a stop at Sikandra. Akbar the Great built this impressive 17th\u00a0<\/span>century tomb before he died. The final leg of the journey loops back to Delhi by heading northeast.<\/p>\n Helpful Hint:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t forget to bring along toilet paper and be prepared for squat toilets.<\/em><\/p>\nJourney Through Jaipur
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