Tuesday 22 July 2014

By a Dilliwala


Delhi flaunts to be a perfect hangout place. No doubt, it is justly said 'No job, no girlfriend, nothing to do..Come to Delhi'. Simply wandering around on the streets of this capital city, itself gifts tourists enough memories to cherish later. The streets pulsate with rocking activities and even rock shows that also add a melody to the tour. Delhi is a relatively easy city to find your way around, although it is very spread out. The serene sectors nestles in the southern part with wide tree-lined avenues, but still with the Indian touches of doe-eyed cows calmly ignoring the traffic, and squatter hovels on wasteland. Every corner unleashes a different experience and every road takes you to a different paradise.
Delhi’s winters
How Delhi loves the winters... The glass panes on the buses, which are otherwise intact, were sure to break in the winters, and the killing cold would come and fill your lungs with ice. Everywhere, there is the alluring smell of roasting peanuts. Under the flyover nearby, a man makes expert omlettes and places them amidst twin breads. Savour them with a glass of hot tea. Warm up your spirits sitting beside a bonfire, and rubbing your hands in the orange flare. Hire a 'tonga' (horse cart) and get into it. It is a fascinating experience, more if your stomach is full and you have a trustworthy sun, glowing above your head. Get a dozen of green guavas and savour them with a pinch of red salt. Oh! Its so tasty
The winters make it a nice time to visit the zoological park. Roam amidst the myriad cages housing curious animals peeping from behind the bars. Hear the tigers roar, the snakes creep and the crocs shed tears while you enjoy the monkeys acrobatics amid abstract interiors. Drive to India Gate and chuck yourself on the green carpeted lawns of Lutyen's Delhi. Indulge into the tedious task of peanut purification and gaze around. You will see hoardes of tourists and denizens lazing around under the bright Delhi sun. Old women busy knitting colourful sweaters and mufflers for younger ones, amazingly without chucking a single glance to what they are into. Tourists in warm outfits wandering around indeed crate a mini-India on the sprawling grounds.
A boat cruise on the shimmering waters of the lake behind Purana Kila, can be a good idea to laze out the afternoons. You can also get yourself hot boiled eggs with a spicy mix of onions and green chillies garnished with salt and pepper. It is also a time when Delhi pulsates with the gaiety of Christmas and New Year. Trimmed Christmas trees, swinging bells and their euphonic chimes make for a bright day, and in the evening, when the streets and malls are decorated with lights, it surely creates an impressive sight. It is a time when people from far away places visit their homes, it is a time of meeting loved ones and gift them something they will remember forever
Sarojini Nagar Market, this bustling market is a hip yet cheap market in south delhi ,   picking up exquisite items in an affordable price is not the only reason that attracts thousands of Delhites everyday, but the fun in wandering its labyrinthine lanes equipped with colourful shops that do the job. Don't miss to savour a round of hot 'jalebis' at the Mucchal Halwayi ki Dukaan, low-priced yummy chole bhature and banta available there.seeing sweet looking firangees doing bargain with local shopwallahs is common scene here its kind of clumsy but beautiful in some ways.
Lajpat Nagar, Traditional indian bazaar, The place is considered as one of the best places to get everything under one roof as far as shopping is concerned. A quaint fixture are the Tibetan ladies that sell freshly steamed vegetable dumplings called "momos";steamed right in front of you in cane basket contraptions.
3Cs, that has been opened recently, and is a big hub for youngsters and college-goers. You can see people munching popcorn and sitting astride on the road side walls, with sounds of laughter drenching your ears in breaks.
Last but not least is the amazing Golden fiesta – which offers mouth savouring delicious chines platters  pasteries ,grilled sndwchs nd  soothening frozen slashes .
In the evenings, the whole place glimmers like a newly wed bride with colourful lights embellishing the high-rises.
Connaught Circle, or CP as it is better known undoubtedly , the hanging hub of Delhi , it has lot of huge colonnaded structure houses, ,big beautiful shops, national and international brands offering ethnic toexotic products ,beautiful spaceous lanes where u can stroll and feel the place ,there are lot people in colorfull clothes.cannought palace  is also a delight for a gourment as  confectionaries of 1920s  wenger’s  , famous shakes of keventters ,  authentic chinese food experience of yo china ,and yes don't miss the delicious 'paneer pakoras' (cottage cheese fries) available with spicy coriander sauce, that will linger your memories all through your stay in Delhi. .
The Curious Palika circleVisit this utterly confusing underground market with its 400 odd shops but a good place to buy electronic gadgets .
SE (South Extension) - if you want to see a brighter and opulent side for your hang outs, move to GK (Greater Kailash) or SE (South Extension). Fringed with multinational brand showrooms and trendy fashion houses Gucci,prada,Louis vuttino etc, these places are a big hub for aristrocrat denizens. Eat 'chat' or momo and savour silver foil wrapped delicious 'paans' available in cigarette shops. You can even quench your thirst with a mug of beer in the numerous bars and discotheques that trim the locality.
KHAN MARKET Posh and trendy, this market is famous for its food joints, bookstores & apparel shops. Though a bit heavy on the wallet, this place sees a huge crowd.
Lodhi Garden Lodi Garden evokes romanticism at every turn. It is located at a stone's throw from India International Centre (IIC) and to the west of Humanyu’s Tomb. The Lodi Garden is known for its rich voluminous and lush green retreat from the daily hustle bustle. Morning attracts joggers and you can find lots of people doing morning exercise at regular basis. People come here from far to get greenest and cleanest air, which becomes elusive all day long.
The Garden is not confined to greenery; it has ponds, and thick forest type ambiance
India Gate Park Lawns around the famous India Gate are very popular among tourists and the people of Delhi. These lawns are favorite picnic spots and people find time to spend a calm evening strolling on these lawns. It is a great sight with India Gate standing tall and handsome at one end of Janpath. People enjoy ice creams, snacks and other eatables from vendors.

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