Delhi & NCR City Guide
ISBN 81-89449-04-4, Rs 295
Delhi & NCR City Guide is an unpretentious guide to India’s political and, dare we say, cultural capital – its bazaars, kasbahs, monuments, museums, recreational centres, the many cities within the city, its thriving nightlife, and just about anything you might want from a city guide, whether you live here or are just passing by.
Index of contents
This title offers detailed coverage of the chapters given below. The ‘arounds’ from these primary chapters, as mentioned under some of them, have been covered briefly therein. The destinations highlighted in blue may also be read online on this site.
101 things to do in Delhi
Charu Soni’s freewheeling guide to Delhi’s not-so-well-kept secrets
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EATING OUT |
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10 THINGS TO EAT IN DELHI |
West Delhi |
Chocolate bars |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
Noida |
Tea bars |
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Best chaatwallahs |
Ghaziabad |
Coffee cafés |
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Shahjahanabad |
Gurgaon |
Pizza delivery joints |
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North Delhi |
LISTINGS |
Best mithai shops |
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East Delhi |
Bakeries |
Fast food |
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South Delhi |
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NIGHTLIFE |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
South Delhi Bars |
Gurgaon Bars |
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The city’s best discos |
Noida Bars |
The city after midnight |
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SHOPPING |
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CONNAUGHT PLACE |
Meena Bazaar |
Nehru Place |
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Palika Bazaar |
Sunday Book Bazaar |
Phool Mandi |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
NORTH DELHI |
Square 1 |
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Panchkuian Road |
Azadpur Mandi |
WEST DELHI |
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Gole Market |
Hindu Rao Tyre Market |
NOIDA |
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Dilli Haat |
Rohini’s weekly haats |
GHAZIABAD |
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INA Market |
EAST DELHI |
FARIDABAD |
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Pragati Maidan |
SOUTH DELHI |
GURGAON |
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Shahjahanabad |
Amar Colony |
Surajkund Mela |
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MONUMENTS |
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SHAHJAHANABAD |
THE MANY CITIES OF DELHI |
OFF ALL AGENDAS |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
SOUTH DELHI |
RUINS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD |
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WORSHIP |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
Katra Neel Shivalayas |
South Delhi |
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SHAHJAHANABAD |
NORTH DELHI |
MEHRAULI |
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Jain Mandirs of Dariba Kalan |
EAST DELHI |
GURGAON |
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Chelpuri |
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MUSEUMS |
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CENTRAL DELHI |
SHAHJAHANABAD |
GURGAON |
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National Rail Museum |
SOUTH DELHI |
MEMORIALS IN DELHI |
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National Gallery of Modern Art |
WEST DELHI |
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PARKS AND GARDENS |
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Central Delhi |
South Delhi |
Noida |
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Shahjahanabad |
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT |
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ENTERTAINMENT HUBS |
Delhi’s Repertories |
Baithaks |
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Meghdoot Theatre |
ART GALLERIES |
Delhi Rock |
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Russian Culture Centre |
CLASSICAL DANCE |
LITERARY CENTRES |
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ALTERNATIVE CINEMA |
HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC |
DELHI IN BOOKS |
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THEATRE FESTIVALS |
Carnatic Music |
LISTINGS |
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WELLNESS |
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Ayurveda |
Holistic Healing |
Health Food Stores |
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Yoga |
Acupuncture, Spas |
Gyms |
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Meditation |
Speciality Wellness |
Listings |
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SPORTS |
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Badminton |
Martial arts |
Swimming |
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Cricket |
Shooting |
Lawn Tennis |
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Golf |
Squash |
Listings |
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Horse riding |
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WEDDINGS |
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Best Wedding Planners |
Best Wedding Themes |
Best Bridal Make-up Experts |
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Best Venues |
Best Wedding Caterers |
Best Bridal Trousseaus |
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KID’S STUFF |
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Clothes for Kids |
Daycare Centres |
Entertaining Kids |
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Furniture for Kids |
Amusement Parks |
Listings |
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ESCAPES |
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BALLABHGARH |
PATAUDI |
NEEMRANA |
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GARHI HASRU |
TIKLI BOTTOM |
KESROLI |
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CHANDU VILLAGE |
DAM DAMA LAKE |
MATHURA & VRINDAVAN |
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MANESAR |
TILYAR LAKE |
BHARATPUR |
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SULTANPUR BIRD SANCTUARY |
KUCHESAR |
AGRA |
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DHAUJ |
BANNI KHERA FARMS |
JAIPUR |
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SOHNA |
KOSI KALAN |
MORNI HILLS |
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SURJIVAN FARM |
FORT UNCHAGAON |
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Heritage walks
Jhandewalan to Bhuli Bhatiyari Mahal
Monuments of the Central Ridge
Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin
St James Church to Nicholson Cemetery
Roshanara Bagh to Pir Ghaib
Turkman Gate to Jama Masjid
Hanuman Mandir to Agrasen ki Baoli
Chandni Chowk to Fatehpuri Chowk
Tombs in South Extension I
The Yamuna Walk
Qila Rai Pithora to Khirkee, Satpula
Chor Minar to Moth ki Masjid
Sultangarhi Complex
Chiragh-i-Dilli
Bijay Mandal to Begumpuri Masjid
Southern Ridge of Vasant Vihar
Sanjay Van to Lal Kot
Bhulbhulaiya to Rajon ki Bain
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Listings of Walking groups in Delhi
Back of the Book
Accommodation Listings
14 page indexed directory of hotels mentioned under ‘Where to Stay’ in the destinations plus more options listed. This section briefly provides key information for each hotel (location, address, telephone number, e-mail ID, website, tariff, credit cards accepted, number of rooms, other facilities such as room service, TV, Internet, restaurant, doctor-on-call, laundry etc.).
Helplines
22 pages devoted to the helplines under various categories
Health
Emergency
Crematoria/ cemeteries
Services/ Utilities
Telecom
Transportation
Tourism
Embassies and Consulates
NGOs
Animals/ Pets Helplines
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