We upgraded our room at the YMCA to one with an attached bathroom because there weren't any with shared bathrooms available. The price doubled to Rs 3350 but the room amenities were better with a flat screen TV and a less noisy air-con unit.
We visited the National Museum in the morning. They have an interesting section on the Harrapan / Indus civilisation, one of the earliest civilisations in the world. They had advanced town planning with water reservoirs, drainage system and grid streets. They must have had an extended period of peace because they had created art and script, and carved out weights and games.
We then headed to the India Habitat Centre, a modern architectural complex with pleasant surroundings. It houses several governmental and supranational bodies including the International Labour Organisation.What drew usthere, other than the visual art gallery which wasn't open in any case, was the All American Diner, complete with milkshakes, jukebox and a retro 50s vibe.
An afternoon shower puts paid to the rest of our sightseeing plans for the day. We wandered up to Janpath Market when the rain cleared. We found the real India tourist office on 88 Janpath Road and a sweet little old lady advised us. We also found a place to top up my Airtel SIM card at Shop 15, Alpine Plaza, Janpath Market. I was happy to get the interweb back on my phone. My phone represents my lifeline to the rest of my world for the next few weeks.
We enjoyed the post-rain stroll and were becoming slightly less apprehensive travellers. We commented on how the city seems to be less crowded than we expected. Famous last words, I expect, as we'll be visiting Old Delhi the next day.
We visited the National Museum in the morning. They have an interesting section on the Harrapan / Indus civilisation, one of the earliest civilisations in the world. They had advanced town planning with water reservoirs, drainage system and grid streets. They must have had an extended period of peace because they had created art and script, and carved out weights and games.
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| Outside the National Museum |
We then headed to the India Habitat Centre, a modern architectural complex with pleasant surroundings. It houses several governmental and supranational bodies including the International Labour Organisation.What drew usthere, other than the visual art gallery which wasn't open in any case, was the All American Diner, complete with milkshakes, jukebox and a retro 50s vibe.
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| India Habitat Centre |
An afternoon shower puts paid to the rest of our sightseeing plans for the day. We wandered up to Janpath Market when the rain cleared. We found the real India tourist office on 88 Janpath Road and a sweet little old lady advised us. We also found a place to top up my Airtel SIM card at Shop 15, Alpine Plaza, Janpath Market. I was happy to get the interweb back on my phone. My phone represents my lifeline to the rest of my world for the next few weeks.
We enjoyed the post-rain stroll and were becoming slightly less apprehensive travellers. We commented on how the city seems to be less crowded than we expected. Famous last words, I expect, as we'll be visiting Old Delhi the next day.
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