This week, TPG Contributor Jenny Miller takes us to the city of Delhi. India s capital (we re counti

This week, TPG Contributor Jenny Miller takes us to the city of Delhi. India s capital (we re counting New Delhi as part of it) is big and gritty, as you might expect tucson bed and breakfast inn of a megalopolis of about 12 million souls. But the impressive monuments, great shopping, and terrific food make it well worth a visit.
As befits tucson bed and breakfast inn a nation tucson bed and breakfast inn of India s size and history, there s no shortage of great monuments in its capital (again, we re counting New Delhi as part of the entirety of Delhi). There s the Red Fort , a formidable tucson bed and breakfast inn sandstone structure that was the onetime stronghold of the Mughals tucson bed and breakfast inn the Islamic conquerors who invaded India in the 16th century. The India gate here is the country s Arc de Triomphe, commemorating the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British in World War I.
The impressive Humayun s Tomb is, along with the Taj Mahal, part of the grand Mughal tradition of building tucson bed and breakfast inn towering mausoleums for the dead. This red sandstone structure is well worth seeing, as is the smaller adjoining tomb to Humayun s father, surrounded by a peaceful garden.
Another don t-miss for any lover of history (or fan of Gandhi) is the Gandhi Smriti , the peaceful bungalow where the inspiring leader tucson bed and breakfast inn spent the last few months of his life before being assassinated on the grounds in 1948. Though tucson bed and breakfast inn it could be better organized, the museum houses a moving tribute to Gandhi tucson bed and breakfast inn s philosophy. Most striking of all are the spartan tucson bed and breakfast inn rooms where he lived, and a box holding the few possessions he left behind: a knife, fork, spoon, eyeglasses and not much else.
Unless you relish bumbling your way around large sprawling cities, a convenient and affordable way to see all of Delhi s monuments is to hire a driver for the day, which can be done for around tucson bed and breakfast inn 700 rupees ($11) at one of the government-approved travel agencies.
It s also worth spending a day or an afternoon Old Delhi , the former heart of the city. This once-posh area is now a fascinating warren of decrepit lanes revealing interesting things around every corner. It s also home to Chandni Chowk bazaar, where you can buy well, pretty much anything, from jewelry to glorious fabrics to shoes. Near there you ll find the beautiful Jama Masjid mosque (closed Fridays) as well as the Sikh Temple . It s worth popping into the latter to check out the communal kitchen, where you can plop down and assist with rolling out the round bread known as chapati.
Speaking of chapati, you re going to encounter a lot of it and its bread-y cousins. North Indian fare favors bread over rice (the preference in the south of the country). One phenomenal place to carbo-load is Karim s , situated in the heart of Chandni Chowk s Muslim section in Old Delhi, tucson bed and breakfast inn near Jama Masjid. The venerable institution s bread-making operations tucson bed and breakfast inn are the first thing you see when you walk in: a team of men rolling out roti, naan, and chapati for the tandoori oven. Order plenty of this to accompany North Indian non-veg grub like tandoori chicken, mutton kebabs, or anything else prepared in the raging-hot ovens.
Delhi is in a portion of India that indulges in meat, which tends to be mostly chicken and mutton, or goat. Be sure to try butter chicken, which was said to have been invented at another Delhi institution: Moti Mahal . It has since spun off into a chain of restaurants, but the original has been around since 1947.
A number of Delhi-ites will rave that Minar , in Connaught Place, has some of the best food in India, but for whatever reason it seems to be off the tourist circuit. All the better, too. While surrounded by local families, dig into insanely delicious ghee-fried chicken pakoras and another rendition of butter chicken that s so creamy it s almost tangy.
If you re up for a splurge, consider making a reservation Indian Accent in the Manor hotel for a nouveau Indian spin, or Bukhara , inside the ITC Maurya hotel, which is famous for its tandoori meats, celeb sightings, and high prices.
Indians all over the country love digging into food from other regions, so if you find yourself craving dosai or other South Indian grub, it can be easily found at places like Saravana Bhavan tucson bed and breakfast inn in Connaught Place (part of an international chain and very good), or the Indian Coffee Shop  near Connaught Place (part of a mostly South Indian chain of old-school coffee shops with waiters in crisp white retro uniforms), which offers dirt-cheap tucson bed and breakfast inn prices and a lovely rooftop patio two things that make it a popular student hang.
Star Alliance flyers have a number tucson bed and breakfast inn of options for getting to Delhi: United flies direct from Newark, EVA connects from a number of North American hubs via Taipei, while ANA flights arrive via Tokyo Narita, and Asiana flights transit via Seoul. Air India has al so recommenced its entry process into Star Alliance, so we could see it join as early as this summer.
SkyTeam members might want to make a similar journey on China Airlines, connecting in Taipei, or China Southern via Guangzhou. Meanwhile, for Oneworld, Cathay Pacific makes the journey to Delhi by connecting in Hong Kong and JAL connects at Tokyo Narita tucson bed and breakfast inn while Qatar Airways offers service via Doha. Emirates also flies to Delhi, connecting through Dubai.
Delhi s Indhira Gandhi Internatonal Airport (DEL)  used to be known as one of the worst in the world, but since a recent tucson bed and breakfast inn remodel, tucson bed and breakfast inn it s actually become quite easy to navigate. A new metro line connects DEL with the New Delhi station, making it an easy straight shot to the center of town, where you can get another metro line or a taxi or rickshaw to your destination.
However, if you re staying in one of the many hotels South Delhi, the station location isn t that convenient. Transportation tucson bed and breakfast inn is affordable enough that you might just want to prearrange airport pickup with your hotel or head straight to the prepaid taxi counter, where you pay the set fare in advance, avoiding overcharging and scams.
Visa: At present, the process of getting tucson bed and breakfast inn a tourist visa to India involves applying in person at a visa processing center and waiting as long as several weeks for approval. However, India is in the process of changing this policy: starting in October of this year, it will be possible for Americans to apply for Indian visas online , receive the green light within five days, then pick up their visa at the airport on arrival tucson bed and breakfast inn into India. TPG had a snafu obtaining his Indian visa in November that almost prevented his trip to the Maldives and India, but luckily the folks at Allied Passport Visa were able to help and expedite things.
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Hilton Garden Inn Delhi : Located south of Delhi s center in the DLF Place Mall, about 30 minutes drive from DE, this hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour business center, a fitness center and an outdoor pool, and there are two golf courses about five miles away. The India Grill restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner and offers 24-hour room service and a bar, while the Pavillion Pantry has snacks available tucson bed and breakfast inn 24 hours a day. Rooms have king-sized beds and desks with ergonomic Herman Miller tucson bed and breakfast inn chairs, along with flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and mini-refrigerators. Definitely more of a business-trip choice. Prices start at 5,737 rupees ($94), or 30,000 HHonors Points for an award night.
Hyatt Regency Delhi : This hotel is situated in southwest Delhi, close  to many embassies, consulates and corporate tucson bed and breakfast inn headquarters, and about 20 minutes from DEL. The 507 guestrooms, tucson bed and breakfast inn including 51 suites, offer complimentary WiFi, large work desks, king beds, and flat-screen TVs. Regency Club rooms include two-way airport limousine transfers along access to the Regency Club Lounge, offering continental breakfast, refreshments throughout the day, and evening cocktails tucson bed and breakfast inn and canapés. The onsite Club Olympus Fitness Centre Spa offers fitness equipment, yoga classes, tucson bed and breakfast inn a sauna and spa treatments highlighting Eastern and Western healing methods, plus a beauty salon. When you re peckish, choose from the property s nine restaurants and bars, including tucson bed and breakfast inn La Piazza and the China Kitchen. Rooms start at 7,200 rupees per night ($118), or 15,000 Gold Passport Points.
New Delhi Aerocity : Located in the new AeroCity development, this hotel is extremely convenient to DEL as well as to quite a few commercial and diplomatic tucson bed and breakfast inn offices. All 493 guestrooms feature 40-inch TVs, sofas and a writing desk, complimentary bottled water, and a coffee and tea maker. Executive tucson bed and breakfast inn Club rooms include Club lounge access, offering complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, workspace, and an honor bar. All rooms offer WiFi for a fee. On site there s an international restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, a coffee shop, and several bars. Fitness facilities include a gym, and outdoor pool, a sauna, and the Quan Spa. Room rates at this  category 6 hotel  start at 9,500 rupees ($155) tucson bed and breakfast inn or 30,000 Rewards points per night.
Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida : This suburban hotel is as close as Crowne Plaza gets to central Delhi, but at least it s convenient to the new expressway to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. It s a 25-minute drive to Delhi s center, or you can catch the metro nearby. Internet is free to IHG Rewards Club members. All 160 rooms offer writing tucson bed and breakfast inn desks, free newspaper delivery, and coffee and tea ma