03/12/2023
Creating the Women-Only Holi Tour, Part 2: We love Delhi
In July, my colleague Shally Makin and I set off on a trip across North India to research and design the India for Beginners Women-Only Holi Tour. In this series, we are pulling back the curtain to give you a glimpse of our research trip and the wonderful people, places, and plans we have created for the lucky women who have signed up for the Women-Only Holi Tour (March 18 - 29, 2024).
The tour starts in Delhi, as many India tours do, because a large percentage of international flights land in Delhi. Indira Gandhi International Airport is the busiest airport in India and the 9th busiest in the world. But that’s not the only reason.
We love Delhi!
I know very well that Delhi has a bad reputation and is generally not popular with tourists. However, I would like to change that perception.
When I first came to India in Dec 2005, I was lucky enough to have a soft landing. From my first day, I stayed in a posh South Delhi enclave with an old Delhi family and they shared with me their memories, tips, and appreciation for the city. My relationship with Delhi started on the best possible footing.
Since then I have spent untold hours exploring the city and our itinerary covers many of my favourite places:
Lodi Garden, a green oasis
Khan Market, upscale shopping
Humayun’s Tomb, UNESCO site and precursor to the Taj Mahal
India Gate, symbol of India
Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi fun
Qutub Minar, ancient monument
I could write an entire post on each of these spectacular places. Each represents the leafy green and deeply historic city at its best. We have deliberately focused on the places that will make you love Delhi, too!
And in March, the pollution levels are low, the skies are blue, the days are warm and the entire city blooms with a riot of colour.
We still have more spaces on the Women-Only Holi Tour (March 18 - 29, 2024), so don’t delay, sign up and come with us on the trip of a lifetime!
Details here: https://indiaforbeginners.com/holi-tour-of-india/