Delhi Beyond Clichés: 10 Offbeat & Unusual Things No One Told You To Do In Dilli
Things to do in Delhi beyond the famous spots is an attempt to list lesser-known, best-kept secret places & activities in Dilli for an offbeat experience.
Decoding Delhi
Paharganj Alternatives: Finding Safe Budget Hostels in Delhi
The new trend of backpackers hostels in South Delhi means that you can have a safe stay & don’t have to go crazy in Paharganj, even if you are on a budget.
Feroz Shah Kotla: Fortress of the Spirits
Feroz Shah Kotla (Kushq-i-Firuz), was the heart of Firozabad, the fifth city of Delhi built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388 AD). 2300 year old Ashokan Pillar here is a major attraction.
Asola Bhatti Lakes: Nameless Delights of the Lawless Backyard
Asola Bhatti Sanctuary in the Delhi-Faridabad Border hides several pristine nameless lakes that can be reached after an easy hike.
Delhi Textile Trail: A Journey Through Threads, Textures, and Time
Delhi Textile Trail: A Journey Through Threads, Textures, and Time with Jaypore, Mura Collective, Kamayani and Living Light.
Jamali Kamali: TCBG_Trips With Rana Safvi
Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb at Mehrauli Archaelogical Park has some of the best craftsmanship you will see in Delhi.
Humayun’s Tomb: 360 Degrees
A 360 degree view of the Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with many other monuments in and around the complex such as Isa Khan’s Tomb, Araba Sarai, Bu Halima’s Tomb and Afsarwala Tomb.
Tughlaqabad: A Walk Around the Necropolis
A Walk around the Tughlaqabad area covering the Fort along with Adilabad Fort and Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s Tomb.
Sultan-e-Garhi: Connecting the Dots
Sultan Ghari or Sultan e Ghari or Sultan Garhi or Sultan-i-Garhi is the grand memorial in Delhi that Emperor Iltutmish built for his son who was the first one of his ilk to win a battle in Kamrup. While I knew about this monument and also the history of the eastern frontier, I never connected the dots before.
Muzaffar Jang Walk: Old Delhi with Madhulika and Swapna Liddle
Muzaffar Jang Walk: Around Old Delhi with Madhulika and Swapna Liddle,
Moth ki Masjid: Thursday Market
Weekly markets such as the one under Moth ki Masjid are the best representation of the rustic nature of Delhi beyond Lutyean’s.
Five Modern Initiatives that make Delhi Backpacker friendly
New initiatives that makes Delhi more suitable able for backpackers, budget travellers, and digital nomads… I am primarily focusing on the technological innovations, environmental initiatives, and facilities aimed at budget backpackers.