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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...).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18434 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15500 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15500 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9085 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9085 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9033
Tip: If you are travelling from abroad and are being tempted by all the cheap books available which you cannot pack into your 20kg weight limit, just buy all that you want. Stack them into packs of about 5 kgs (about 20 or so paperbacks). Go a stationary shop, get some bubble wrap, some clear wide tape and some brown paper. Make packages- Ist bubble, then brown paper. Leave a large window on one side when wrapping the brown paper. Address it to your home, write Books, Printed matter only in large letters, go to a Post office and send it by seamail. It will cost about 170 Rs (hardly 3 euros) for a 5 kilo packet. In about 6-8 weeks you will get your packet at home.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9033 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9028 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9028 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9011 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9011 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4229 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4229 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3411 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3411 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9073 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9073 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9070 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9070 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9027
Rest of the market is great for shopping where Indians do (silver, gold jewellery, designer wear) and at the same time also cheaper stores with belts, shoes, Indian cosmetics, etc.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9027 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5169
Sometimes a merchant may try to trick you and say "fixed price", simply turn around and walk out. If he's lying, he'll stop you and offer "special price". In most markets like Jaanphat, and Dilli Hatt you can get great deals. A good method is to offer half of what they want and then from there work your way up slowly if you need to.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5169 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3403 A microcosm of Indian crafts and tastes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3403 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3348 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3348 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1379 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1379