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What the hell? It's because of a roundabout, according to Google Maps. Right in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n I should have zoomed in further; then the place wouldn't have been such a huge surprise on my trip to Delhi. The driver asked me where I wanted to go. Ha, I naturally wasn't prepared for that. I was already downtown. Oops. I said, \u201eShopping Mall.\u201c Whether it should be an American or an Indian one. Huh? Indian, of course! So, off we go...<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ride with something like this is quite an adventure. Where all the cars are stopped and waiting, we zoom past them like monkeys or weave in between. Thankfully, you can't hear the screaming engine noises over all the honking. Having arrived at my Indian shopping mall, I find myself in the middle of a shirt store. Two people with measuring tapes are standing around me. Apart from shirts and suits, there's really... NOTHING else here! Even on the upper floor, and even on the floor above that... only fabric for shirts LOL<\/p>\n\n\n\n I'm leaving the store, my taxi is waiting outside, of course, and I'm asking for a ride to an American shopping mall. Of course, it doesn't surprise me that I'm measured from head to toe as soon as I enter this shopping mall. Fail! And bye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All in all, I'm paying the driver just under 1 CHF for the half-hour ride through the city, and I'm glad I'm still in Delhi and at least got a bargain on the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tired from the flight, I head to the hotel and have yummy food delivered to my room. The service in India is brilliant overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today is a visit to a textile factory. I've always wanted to know how it works. After all, a large part of our clothing comes from India, or at least the cotton. So I'll be picked up at the hotel by a driver from the company Kripa Garments, and he'll take me to Noida<\/strong><\/a>. That stands for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority<\/b>, but that's completely unimportant for further progress *g*<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friendly reception from the managing director, we then head to an air-conditioned meeting room. Phew... made it, it's bearable in here. It's about 38 degrees Celsius outside. Still pretty tolerable in a suit, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I'm being shown the company, from management to production. It's incredible how they precisely tailor shirts, skirts, pants, and so on using stencils. Fortunately, I'm not being measured here and I'm not supposed to buy anything either. Haha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n All in all, a super interesting day! I got many valuable tips for my continued stay. The best tip was probably that restaurants are either clean in the kitchen or in the dining area itself. Therefore, I continued to opt for the rather small and dingy places that served excellent food! You just have to know that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What would a trip to Delhi be without sightseeing. My first metro trip in India. Ooooh... so many people! Bravely, I stand in the orderly queue and wait for the train. The moment it pulled in, there was unfortunately no sign of the queue anymore. Rather squashed, I try to escape, and somehow manage to. Hmm... second attempt. I stand right at the front next to the queue. LOL, no way :) I don't catch the second train either. So, I'll wait for the next 2-3 trains and am lucky that the situation relaxes a little. The rush hour seems to be over after 20 minutes. Thank God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I picked a stop somewhere in the city. The ride takes about 20 minutes. From there, people will take you to the temples by bike. Great. Then pedal away, good person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, I'm being eaten alive by mosquitoes and arrive at the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, half-nibbled. This red stone fortress is very impressive. There was a huge line of people at the entrance. I consider turning back several times because it's brutally hot and I don't feel like standing in the sun. The entrance fee here is about 20 cents (15 Euro cents). But wait! There's another line next door. One person is standing there. It costs 2 Euros to enter and above it hangs a sign: Foreigners. That must be me *lol* Within 2 minutes I'm inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you have to leave your shoes outside. Since I'm not a local, they take my shoes and put them in a locker. The other 2500 pairs are just lying around randomly \ud83d\ude42 So much for the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I'm looking at the grounds and meet a couple from Spain along the way. That's cool. They've rented a taxi for the whole day. We split the 30 EUR and I join them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This way I'll get the chance to visit Gandhi's tomb and the Lotus Temple. In the evening, we'll spend time watching the sunset at India Gate. A great day, with tons of impressions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra is a must on a trip to Delhi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the morning, I'm picked up early from the hotel, and a taxi takes me to Agra. It's about a 3.5-hour drive south. But luckily, it's air-conditioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have seen many buildings, but the Taj Mahal is the absolute most beautiful structure of all. It's not as extremely crowded, so I have enough time to take many pictures. A guide joins me, tells me the history, and shows me one or two good perspectives for taking a photo. Since the Taj Mahal is built entirely of marble, it shimmers in different colors depending on the daylight and sunlight. I was told I should come back during a full moon. \ud83d\ude09 We'll see. Unfortunately, that's not today. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n I spend a good 3-4 hours on the grounds and can't stop being amazed. I actually want to stay longer, but I still have the drive back. So I say goodbye to this truly magical place. I weave my way between the camels to my taxi and have myself driven back to Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next day, it's time for the flight home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, I was here for 5 days. Short, but intense. India is a very beautiful country, outside of the city of Delhi. It is relatively dirty, there is a lot of smog, and there are simply too many people in cramped spaces. In Noida, I got to see the \u201erich side\u201c of the city. The contrast is quite stark. It's precisely to experience such contrasts that a trip to Delhi is really valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I landed in Zurich, I wanted to eat directly from the ground. The differences from Switzerland<\/strong><\/a> they are so huge, I haven't seen anything like it in any other city before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, Delhi is definitely worth seeing. The temple complexes are impressive, and the people are super nice and accommodating. You also learn the meaning of gratitude on every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone who enjoys a bit of action should take a city trip like this sometime. You won't be disappointed. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Gyro](\"https:\/\/egx5hoebfh6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kreisel_indien_gross-1-1024x778.jpg?strip=all\")
But still top-notch. I'm right in the city. And below the roundabout, somewhere underground, the metro runs. But first, I'll head into town... oh yes, I'm already here. I hail a rickshaw, which is called a tuk-tuk in Thailand, and you probably know these great green-and-yellow vehicles by that name.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit to a textile factory in Noida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Things to see in Delhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taj Mahal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion - Trip to Delhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few impressions from my trip to Delhi.<\/h2>\n\n\n