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.
Video: Around Vijay Mandal and Begumpur Masjid
I have been planning to make videos on forgetting Delhi monuments for ages. Here is the first one of the lot featuring Vijay Mandal and Begumpur Masjid.
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.