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}

https://www.polarsteps.com/SarahWhiteman/3933863-india?s=63D95C58-0E06-4484-BBD4-E934DDECDF87

 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.