This fort was built by Shah Jahan (who built the Taj Mahal) when he decided to move his capital from Agra to Delhi. ProTip, they won't let bags in anymore, check in the lockers by the tickets.
The legends are true. This place lives up to the hype. Get the mutton stew. Anytime and all the time. I had it at 10AM and it was amazing.
Try the rice pudding for a cold and sweet treat. It's thick like ice cream but not as heavy.
You can climb the minarets for a small fee and a decent amount of heavy breathing. The view is worth it.
Breakfast opens at 630 but the staff are super accommodating if you want an early start. Just ask for breakfast in the dark.
This was the inspiration for the Taj, if you want a fairly unobstructed shot of the structure, head to one of the sides where the crowd is far less dense.
Watch the pickup games of cricket and if you need the restroom they're actually pretty clean and available for a small donation to the people who maintain and clean.
The spa here is truly on another level. You can use all facilities as a guest and treatments are beyond reasonable for the quality.
The library bar here has Cuban cigars available here for sale. Ask one of the bar tenders and they can show you the collection (it's not on the menu).
This was one of the top 5 meals of my life even though I sat alone at a table for 8. The tasting menu was beyond good and the friendliness of the staff is even better.
The mulligatawny here is one of the best things I've ever tasted. It's a must.
I'm not big on desert but they insisted so I tried them all. The highlight was the ice cream with rice noodles (in the center) for a combination of taste and texture.
This place really gets humming around 11AM, get there before 8 for a glimpse into the calm before the storm.
The Old Delhi Tour was one of the coolest experiences I had in Delhi. It's not for the faint of heart. It takes you from extremes like a quite sunrise to heart pounding encounters with locals. Do it!
This is a place of profound joy and heartbreak. Go from the spot where he fell from an assassin's bullets to the hall that shows what made his life iconic the world over. It's not to be missed.
Don't miss the flower designs when they're out. Like their sand brethren they're intricate and beautiful but much more delicate.
Check out the infinity pool on the roof. It's heated and deep enough for a lovely break from the streets below. You can barely hear the horns and traffic.
Coffee and tea are available here upon request. Ask the staff and you can charge it to your room.
The breakfast buffet here is the best I've ever had. Wonderful mixture of familiar and exotic. After trying the traditional fare on day one, I'll be skipping the eggs and bacon next time.
Be sure to have a splash of tea in the lobby after breakfast. Any staff member can accommodate and charge directly to your room.
Wondering what that beautiful statue in the garden is? I asked. It's 3 Hindu goddesses combined: protection, good fortune & wealth. It protects and blesses the hotel and its guests.
