Old Delhi

The solitary lanes of Old Delhi are so much royal in their demeanour that even the bankrupted rickshaws that take you around a completely different world, would greet you with a red carpet treatment! Interesting, isn't it? A medieval city catapulted through a time warp into the 21st century - that's Chandni Chowk for you. Soaked in the erstwhile Mughal aroma, the erstwhile city of Shahjahanabad, still pulsates with the mindblowing aroma of 'attar' and succulent 'kebabs'. When Shah Jahan built his new capital here in the 17th century, the most bewitching element was a high red sandstone wall, punctured by 14 colossal gates. Today, you can see colourful houses nestling cheek by jowl to bustling shops, creating a complex arena of royal shades. Wander around in cycle-rickshaws or 'tongas' (horse carts) to unveil the forgotten mystery, or opt for the best way to explore..walking. So as the cliche goes, people who get places are the ones who..Keep Walking!