Inn at Delhi is a new luxury bed and breakfast in New Delhi.

We stayed there for three nights and absolutely loved the place. It is nestled in a place called Anand Niketan - right next to the embassy area. It is surrounded by three parks.

We loved it because:
- Rooms were larger than most accommodations which we have stayed in previous travels to Delhi. We import goods from India and therefore travel frequently.
- Surrounded by parks - good to de-stress after a day's work in chaotic Delhi.
- Excellent breakfast

www.innatdelhi.com

C-34 Anand Niketan
NEW DELHI 110 021, India

Tel: 0091-11-24113234,
Fax : 0091-11-24113233
Email : innatdelhi@yahoo.co.in

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Not in Lonely Planet (why?).

Cheap, very safe (staffed reception and safe boxes), clean with hot water 24/7 hotel in downtown Delhi.

Check out the eaterie opposite the hotel for a veg Thali for less than a pound.

Only hassle is taxi drivers may be reluctant to come to the Main Bazaar, Pahar Gange (very narrow and crowded streets). Make sure you tell them that it's in PG and print off the map for directions - the last three times I have been to PG the taxi driver managed to get lost...).

www.yokosoindia.com/hotelcottageyesplease/

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Majnu-ka-Tila is a quiet, relaxing little area in north Delhi totally at odd with the rest of the city. It's quiet, nearly clean and relaxing.

There are several cheap clean guest houses, like the Snowlion. The buses to Dharamasala leave from here.

There is a problem- the local council are attempting to demolish this little Tibet, so I'm not sure if it'll be there when you arrive.

Should only cost 120 R for a rikshaw from the center of town.

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We were met as planned at Delhi airport by Maya – one of our hosts – smiling brightly and welcoming us to Delhi.

A short taxi ride later (once Maya finally found our taxi, but that’s another story) we met our other host Betu. Together they run the guesthouse which to the eye is small, modest and comfortable. But Maya and Betu make it so much more than that with their help, advice, good food, ginger tea and warmth.

They arranged taxis for us, helped us to work out what to see and do in Delhi, answered our questions about India and made us laugh until our sides hurt.

In addition to the guesthouse they run a voluntary organization which provides a helpline, counselling and support to women across India who are questioning their sexuality or identify as lesbian. If you consider the usual issues faced by any woman coming out and add to them the cultural expectations faced by women in India you can imagine how important this work is.

Unfortunately it is not currently funded and so by staying at Naari guesthouse you are contributing towards the running costs. Another good reason to visit!

950 INR (approx 11 pounds) per person gets you and en-suite A/C room.

Tel: 0091 – 11 – 26138316 or 26899262
www.sanginii.org
The contact email of Naari is

(naari_india@hotmail.com)

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I stayed here for 6 weeks and it is fab. I think this is the only private women-only guesthouse in Delhi and it is safe accommodation for women traveling solo or in groups in Delhi. Home-cooked Indian meals, own bathroom, laundry and airport transfers mean a hassle free and safe way to begin your trip.

The airport pick up service is great as entering Delhi airport arrivals on your own is an experience!

naari_india@hotmail.com

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Described as 'the finest Indian cuisine on planet earth', this restaurant, part of the Sheraton hotel in New Delhi, is truly fantastic. The menu focuses mainly on North Indian cuisine, with an open kitchen so you can see the chefs at work.

Bill Clinton has dined here, (there is a dish named after him - a mixed Indian platter he apparently said was exquisite), and it is often frequented by Indian celebrities. Having said that, the prices are not too steep (compared to an equivalent meal in a similar setting in Europe or the US, it truly is a bargain), and it is certainly worth a visit.

www.bukhara.com
Hotel Sheraton, Diplomatic Enclave, Sadar Patel Marg, New Delhi 110 021
Tel: 91 11 2611 2233
Fax: 91 11 26113333

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If you've ever tried to imagine what Angkor Wat might have looked like when it was first put up, look no further.

Inaugurated as recently as November 2005, every inch of this stunningly constructed complex is packed with carvings. No less than 15,000 artisans spent four years chipping away and the result is exquisite, if a little over the top.

The main temple is surrounded by a mammoth frieze depicting the elephant in mythology and folklore; the interior is a virtuoso display of religious art; and there are fountains and gardens too. And that's just the free part - there's a host of other exhibitions and film shows to keep you occupied for an entire afternoon, at least.

If the time, effort, money and sheer organisational skill that went into this were to go into sorting out the rest of New Delhi, it would become the world's number one city by next week.

Quite a way out to the east, over Nizamuddin bridge. Tuk-tuk drivers might be a bit reluctant to venture this far, so bargain hard, but it shouldn't be more than 100Rs from Connaught Place. Once inside, entry is free though the extra exhibitions cost 125 Rs a pop and the security is tight.

www.akshardham.com

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You’ll see hawkers and street stalls everywhere, flogging not just shawls, ornaments, trinkets and other tourist junk but reading material. In fact, both Penguin and Oxford University Press have indigenous operations here and you can often find brand new and reasonably good quality English paperbacks - not only India-related tomes but the latest Booker winners, and many classics of wider interest - at a fraction of what they’d cost you back home.

Keep an eye out in the bookshops around Connaught Place and Khan Market and you may save quite a bit of money

www.penguinbooksindia.com, www.oup.com/in/academic/oip/

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Authentic south Indian vegetarian food served in a stylish cafeteria. A culinary adventure into steamed rice cakes, chutneys, spicy pulses and peppery vegetable dishes. Prices start from Rs 23.

Connaught Place; Tel: 2334 7755

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Located in Majnu Ka Tilla or Tibetan colony, a maze of narrow alleys filled with stalls selling Chinese and Tibetan gifts and goodies. Clean rooms with air-conditioning begin at Rs 415. There’s a rooftop terrace to chill out on.

15A New Tibetan Colony, Majnu Ka Tilla; Tel: 011 2381 6689

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