We spent a day split between the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the bazaar by Chandni Chowk.

The highlight of the three was the cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow streets. We really felt as if we were touching some of Delhi’s history.

Another day was spent on a city tour which we would definitely recommend. There is never enough time spent at some monuments but it did enable us to travel a long distance with some ease and see quite a lot.

We enjoyed most of all the Qutab Minar and Indira Gandhi’s house, both of which we would like to visit again.

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In Haridwar, we started in the Modi Inn which was fine, but we felt it was a little too noisy and we moved to the Hotel Gayatri Classic just off the main road.

We struck a deal where we paid R600 for a double room, ensuite and air conditioning and this proved ideal for our stay.

Hotel Gayatri Classic
Near Harmilap Bhawan
S N Nagar,
Haridwar, Uttaranchal
01334 -322473

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In Agra, the Shanti Lodge was ideal. It was close to the Taj and had a rooftop restaurant which had superb views of the Taj.

Staff were efficient and friendly, rooms were clean. We paid R500 for a double room with air con and ensuite.

Shanti Lodge
Chowk Kagjiyan
South Gate, Taj Mahal
Agra -282 001
09837540428
shantilodge2000@yahoo.co.in

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In Delhi we stayed at the Hotel Kashish which was excellent. This was in the middle of Paharganj within easy reach of the metro, New Delhi train station, a variety of restaurants and all the atmosphere of a bazaar that you could want.

We paid R1000 for a double room, ensuite with air conditioning. I am sure we could have found somewhere similar a little cheaper but it was down a side street and slightly less hectic, which helped with overcoming the culture shock.

Hotel Kashish
Laxmi Narain Street
Near Imperial Cinema
Pahar Ganj, New Delhi – 110055
41000359
hotelkashishinternational@hotmail.com

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