Day 2:
Morning :New Delhi A Touch of Faith, Philosophy and British
India.The discovery of New Delhi starts wi th visi t to
Humayun-s tomb ~ the magni f icent structure in red
sandstone and white marble - one of the finest examples of
the
garden tomb and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Later visit Qutab Minar which
is Delhi's Eiffel Tower, its Statue of Liberty and Nelson's Column. Visit the
mosques, mausoleums and ruins of forts that lie around it.We drive to one of
the most colonial part of New Delhi called Raisina Hill. Drive past the
Viceroy's House (now the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President
of India) and Lutyen's magnum opus; the India Gate, a war memorial arch.We
then drive past a Sikh place of worship called a Gurdwara or Temple. This
shrine is the scene of constant devotional music, whose ethereal tones are
relayed throughout the entire complex. A Sikh temple without a Community
Kitchen or -Langar- is inconceivable. Food is serviced in the kitchen of the
Gurudwara 24 hours to all visitors without any distinction of caste, creed,
color or religion. All high or low, rich or poor sit in the same queue.
Approximately 40,000 visitors share the meals everyday presently.Gala lunch
at a farmhouse restaurant.Afternoon :Old Delhi - Happily Chaotic!We proceed
for our unique yet fascinating experience of Old Delhi. Visit the mighty Red
Fort followed by -cycle rickshaws- through the lanes of -Chandni Chowk- or
silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy Avenue
heading west from the Fort. Chandni Chowk literally means -moonlit
crossroads- and an area which best represents the -super-Oriental-- the glory
and the guile; the grandeur and the grime, with its crowded bazaars, twisting
lanes, maze of small streets strange aromas, the pungent odour of Oriental
spices, the cries of shopkeepers, coolies and -rickshaw- walas- and the
clatter and whirr of furious industry. The thrill of being driven through the
narrow, winding lanes is a memorable experience. This is perhaps one of
Delhi's most populated areas and the largest marketplace. Conclude the tour
with Raj Ghat - Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi-s memorial. In evening
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