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Imagine squeezing a slice of lemon directly onto your tongue, does it tingle, does it make you wink, does it say enough for now, more later! That's what Delhi does to you, you are never quite sure of how to react to all of it put together as a combination. If you love the climate and the people here, you will never tire of visiting this capital of India, but if you know nobody, you could be quite lost in here. Nevertheless, there's something for almost everyone here, history buffs can feast on an overdose of the great old days of grandeur, the monuments, the forts, the many gates and museums. Shopoholics can quench their lust in a mind-numbing array of shopping expeditions right from bargain sales to the finest luxury stores, from fishing for that white lacy top that's right below a pile of clothes at Lajpat Nagar to the very propah clothes destination at Greater Kailash (GK as it is called), South Extension and the array of Malls. Foodies need to watch their waistline or carry jeans at least a size larger, for Delhi is all about great dining experiences right from mouthwatering delicacies dished out at road side chaat corners to the elegant French plates where you can nibble on your Olive Oil Brownies with Toasted Walnut in beautiful old ruins that now house many a trendy boutique and restaurant. Of course some of Delhi's charm also comes from its attitude, as broad as the roads of Delhi, if we may say so! It's flooded with lavishly appointed homes and more than its share of the country's influential folk, richly clothed and dripping diamonds in broad daylight! Women actually dress to go shopping! Which is our way of reminding you to carry a lot of good and we mean real good, clothes when you travel to Delhi, it's all about being seen at the right place in the right clothes.
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Delhi offers plenty of opportunities to steal away some quiet moments. There are several weekend retreats to lovely spots in the neighbouring state of Haryana.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a paradise that comes alive in the months between November to February when flocks of migratory birds arrive here. Sultanpur is 50 km from Delhi and the Haryana Tourism Development Board (HTDC) runs a tourist lodge here.

Some 70 km from Delhi, Tilayar Lake is the evergreen 'family' recreation spot with a little bit of everything thrown in for all age groups: boating, restaurants, bar, children's park and a mini zoo.

You can also sample a heritage resort at Neemrana, 122 km from Delhi, the site of a glorious fort built in 1464 by Prithviraj Chauhan's dynasty. It is situated on a majestic plateau concealed in a horseshoe formation of the Aravalli ranges, and is considered the oldest fold mountains in the world. The beginnings of this rugged architectural jewel which rises to nine levels date back to 1464 AD, making it one of India's oldest heritage resort.




 
 
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