India: Delhi & Agra Where We Went

DELHI

Markets/shopping:

Fabindia. Manufacturer and merchandiser of Indian fabrics.
http://www.fabindia.com/

Chandni Chowk. A busy and ancient market in Delhi.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandni_Chowk

Karol Bagh. A central shopping district in Delhi. 
http://www.indiasite.com/delhi/shopping/karolbagh.html 

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karol_Bagh
 
http://www.mapsofindia.com/delhi/shopping-areas/karol-bagh.html

Kinari Bazaar. Old Delhi’s largest market dealing in wedding accessorieshttp://www.indfy.com/places-to-see-in-delhi/old-delhi/kinari-bazaar.html

Dariba Kalan. Old Delhi’s jewelry and perfume market area. 
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dariba
 
http://www.indfy.com/places-to-see-in-delhi/old-delhi/

Connaught Place. Delhi’s largest financial, commercial and business center.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connaught_Place,_New_Delhihttp://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/delhi/delhiconnaughtplace.htmhttp://www.connaughtplacemall.com/

Chawri Bazaar. A Delhi market for brass, copper, and paper products.http://www.wikitravel.org/en/Footloose_in_Old_Delhi 
http://www.indfy.com/places-to-see-in-delhi/old-delhi/chawri-bazaar.html

Select Citywalk Centre. Upscale shopping mall in New Delhi. 
http://www.selectcitywalk.com/

Meena Bazaar. A Delhi shopping area also known as ‘Chhatta Chowk Bazaar’http://www.indfy.com/places-to-see-in-delhi/old-delhi/meena-bazaar.htmlhttp://www.liveindia.com/redfort/meenabazar.html

Other Cultural Sites:

Gandhi Memorial Museum. The National Gandhi Museum promotes and propagates the life, work, and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi 
http://www.gandhimuseum.org/
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marilynpratt/2184051543/

Hanuman temple. Hanuman Madir is a famous 18th century Hindu temple in central Delhi.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman_Temple,_Connaught_Circus

Nizamuddin. Nizamuddin Dargah is the mausoleum of Delhi’s most famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya; 
http://www.tourtravelworld.com/hot_spots/delhi/nizamuddin/
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizamuddin_Dargah

Jama Masjid. The 17th century Masjid-I-Jahan Numa is a prominent mosque in Delhi.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jama_Masjid,_Delhihttp://www.indiasite.com/delhi/places/jamamasjid.html

Red Fort. The Delhi Red Fort (also known as Lal Qil’ah) was founded in the 17th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fort

Gurudwara Bangla. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh place of worship in Delhi.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdwara_Bangla_Sahib

Where we stayed:

The Taj Mahal Hotel. One of Delhi’s premier luxury hotels.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_Palace_&_Tower
http://www.tajhotels.com

Where we ate:

Karim’s. A famous downtown Old Delhi restaurant famous for low prices and excellent kabobs and tandoori dishes.
http://www.thehobbsdigest.com/the_hobbs_digest/2007/06/old_delhi_karim.htmlhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/17155762@N00/15288462

AGRA

Agra. Ancient city in Uttar Pradesh about a five-hour drive or train ride from Delhi and home to the Taj Mahal. 
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agra

Taj Mahal. This mausoleum built in Agra in 1648 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal 
http://www.taj-mahal.net/

The Agra Fort. The Agra fort about 2.5 kilometers northwest of the Taj Mahal is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge, and Red Fort of Agra.
http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/agra/rfa1.html 
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agra_Fort