Delhi

Arrived in Delhi yesterday. Staying at the Jaypee Siddharth. Today we went on a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. We visited the Red Fort,
{Have a look at this link to Polar Steps to see the routes taken}






 Jama Masjid - the country’s largest mosque, Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi,
 

 
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – Delhi's largest Sikh temple,
 



 
 Humayun’s Tomb –
set in wonderful gardens
 



 
  Qutub Minar – a 72 metre high tower built in 1199 AD.
 






Part of the trip included a rickshaw ride through the colourful bazaars and narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), a drive past India Gate and a stop outside Rashtrapati Bhawan - the official residence of the President of India. In the
evening we went to a Sound and Light show at the Red Fort.








 
 



 

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