New Delhi Travel Guide: A Wild Adventure of Curry, Ancient Sites, and Auto-rickshaws

Welcome to New Delhi! This is the heart of India, a city filled with the aroma of spices, the honking of horns, and thousands of years of history. Here, you can admire magnificent ancient monuments while dodging the "enthusiastic" sales pitches of auto-rickshaw drivers. Don't worry, this guide will help you navigate New Delhi like a local (but your stomach might need some time to adjust). --- ## **🏰 Must-See Attractions** ### **1. Red Fort — The Mughal Emperor's "Mansion"** 📌 **Address**: Old Delhi 💰 **Tickets**: 600 rupees (foreigner price, yes, it's cheaper for locals) ✨ **Recommended Reason**: This red sandstone fort is India's version of the "Forbidden City," and was once the palace of the Mughal Empire. Once inside, imagine yourself as an emperor, but don't actually sit on the throne (the security guards will glare at you). **📌 Tips**: - Go in the morning to avoid the scorching sun and crowds. - It's closed on Fridays, so don't go there for nothing (don't ask why, India has many rules). --- ### **2. Jama Masjid — India's Largest Mosque** 📌 **Address**: Near Chandni Chowk 💰 **Tickets**: Free (but cameras cost 300 rupees, mobile phone photos are free) ✨ **Recommended Reason**: It can accommodate 25,000 people for prayer, and you can overlook the entire Old Delhi from the top (provided you can climb 121 steps). **📌 Tips**: - You must take off your shoes to enter (the ground may be hot, socks are recommended). - Non-Muslims cannot enter the main prayer area, but the surrounding areas can be visited. --- ### **3. India Gate — New Delhi's "Arc de Triomphe"** 📌 **Address**: Rajpath Boulevard 💰 **Tickets**: Free ✨ **Recommended Reason**: An arch commemorating World War I soldiers, it's incredibly beautiful when lit up at night. Locals like to picnic here, sell balloons, and chase tourists for photos (just smile and decline). **📌 Tips**: - Come in the evening to avoid the midday "roasting" mode. - Beware of vendors who "take photos for you for free," they will ask for money afterwards. --- ### **4. Lotus Temple — Spaceship? No,**