2 Days in New Delhi: Do's and don't's.

Do:

- Eat the "best thali on Delhi" (according to lonely planet) at Hotel Savarana Bhavan in block 15 on Connaught place. A canteen style restaurant that is full of locals and serves huge, fresh dosas from as little as 65rps (60p). We shared the mixed mini tiffin too, and although we had no idea what we were eating, it was great. Meal for two with soft drinks: 325rps 

- Head to the Main Bazzaar in Paharganj. It's busy, but not as intense as the Chandni Chowk or Khan markets. We got 4 pairs of trousers for 500rps, and could have continued shopping all day. There are a lot of cheap backpacker hostels on thai road too, we stopped at Ajays for a drink and free wifi, there were more travellers in that one restaurant than we saw anywhere else in the city.

- Visit Humayun Tomb. The entrance fee is 250rps for foreigners, but it's worth it because the tomb is beautiful. Known locally as the mini Taj, it offers lovely views of the city if nothing else. Al and I loved the garden tomb out front. 

- India gate is also worth a look, though only for a quick pic. The Red Fort, too, is a popular tourist spot. Again, it cost 250rps pp. We spent an hour or so exploring the buildings and people watching. Make sure you take water because it is hot; and expect to be bombarded with tour guide offers, tuc-tub rides and photos. 

Don't:

- Don't go into Chowri Chowk without a guide. This market is huge, and it's like a labyrinth. We paid 100rps for an hour, and our guide Ichbali rode us on his rickshaw through some of the popular streets, then walked us through the narrower parts of the Bazzaar. We wouldn't have done it alone because it was mental, so it's worth having someone tag along. 

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- Don't scream and run away from the men trying to sell wooden snakes in the market. It's a little embarassing. 🐍

- Don't get caught up in a taxi tour scam. We took the hotels cab on the first day and, although we had a great day, did visit a number of places we knew nothing about and didn't find all that memorable. Everyone likes different things, but it's worth making sure your route is sorted before you set off. 

- Be careful at night. A lot of Indian men like to think they are helping by warning you about pickpockets and what-not. This happened to us a couple of times and if anything freaked us out. Be firm, and just be aware that at night you're an easier target than during the day.