DELHI AND ITS PARKS
Apart from the historical places, Delhi is also well known for its parks and
gardens.
New Delhi is said to be one of the greenest capital cities in the world,
which makes it one of the top-three capitals in terms of its bird population as
well.
There are at 11 notable parks in Delhi - Nehru Park, Lodhi Gardens, Garden
of the Five Senses, Aatha Kunj, Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi Ridge, Indraprasht
Park, Kalindi Kunj, Mahatma Gandhi Park, Netaji Subhash Park and Talkatora
Gardens.
According to UEM Group Bhd’s country head in India, Muhinder Singh, New
Delhi is an amateur bird photographer’s dream come true.
"The best time for bird watching is during the cool pre-winter months from
November to December, and from February to March, when it is comfortable to be
outdoors," says the avid photographer.
"One of my favourite haunts is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, which is just a
40-minute drive from Gurgaon. It has an amazing variety of birds, from tiny
sunbirds to the regal Sarus crane, which is as tall as me!" he further
illustrates.
EATERIES AND SHOPPING
India, as a whole, is often regarded as a shopping heaven, and Delhi has a
myriad of offerings.
There are a number of places such as Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Market, Janpat
Market, Khan Market and Lajpat Nagar, where visitors can shop till they drop.
However, one needs to employ one's bargaining skills in all these markets to
get a good deal.
Regarding eateries, the city serves lavish Mughal dishes; however, it is
good to be careful and stay away from street food to avoid the 'Delhi Belly'
(traveller's diarrhoea) that is a common consequence of consuming street fare in
much of India.
Karim's, a leading restaurant located opposite the Jama Masjid, was once
ranked among the top restaurants in Asia by Time magazine. Today, the fourth
generation of royal chefs of Karim’s continue offering Mughal delicacies within
a luxurious Mughal ambience.
If eating at the Jama Masjid eatery is not an option, tourists can check out
one of the restaurant's branches in Nizamuddin, Kailash Colony, Noida, Gurgaon
or Kamla Nagar.
There is no end to Delhi's offerings for any visitor, and Old and New Delhi
act as perfect magnets for camera-toting tourists.
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