I know right! It’s one of the things I love most about Delhi. In spite of all its flaws, it just keeps giving when it comes to heritage sites, folklore, and hidden haunts.
Beautiful❤️history has so many stories to tell us, and Delhi is full of them
Love these lines- you have the ability to capture such beautiful, diverse sentiments in a couple of lines
"If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 30s, it’s that peace, contentment, and joy come and go, sometimes unexpectedly, but a lot of times, need to be self-constructed through our actions, surroundings, relationships, and values. A heightened awareness of the flaws, wounds, and insecurities we, and others around us, carry can feel overwhelming at times."
I haven’t read much on Delhi to be honest, except for City of Djinns by Dalrymple. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness has a bunch of references to the city.
I lived in Delhi years ago and recall the fort. Knew about the Khilijis and so on, but never drew the connection. Thank you for that. I do regret not seeing more of Delhi besides the usual Jantar, Humayun's tomb etc., I do think though, that Fatehpur Sikhri (not Delhi proper) remains a favorite.
Always the favourite travel newsletter. Loved the pictures and the details! And hadn't been to Tughlaqabad yet. This winter!
Thank you, Sarthak!
I second sarthak! But on another note, have you left Goa?
Haha no, just here for a few weeks.
I hope to spend a week in Delhi early next year. Will go through all your posts before I plan my itinerary. Lovely read Ila.
Thanks Binu! Would love to meet you when you’re here if I’m around and you have the time.
It will be great if we can! I look forward to it 😊
Lovely. Felt like a teaser .. hoping to visit someday :)
Thanks for reading and subscribing!
Lovely! The amount of stories that roam around the streets of Delhi waiting to be seen is just crazy.
Glad you took the conscious step of going to the fort. Completely agree with that second paragraph. Conscious effort is all the things
I know right! It’s one of the things I love most about Delhi. In spite of all its flaws, it just keeps giving when it comes to heritage sites, folklore, and hidden haunts.
This was a great read Ila. I love moving through places with your words and images. Tughlaqabad sounds like quite the visit!
Thank you, Sanket!
Beautiful❤️history has so many stories to tell us, and Delhi is full of them
Love these lines- you have the ability to capture such beautiful, diverse sentiments in a couple of lines
"If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 30s, it’s that peace, contentment, and joy come and go, sometimes unexpectedly, but a lot of times, need to be self-constructed through our actions, surroundings, relationships, and values. A heightened awareness of the flaws, wounds, and insecurities we, and others around us, carry can feel overwhelming at times."
Thank you so much, Aditi! So glad you enjoyed the post. Delhi indeed has so much history and legends attached to it - a city that keeps giving!
Do you have any book recommendations regarding Delhi and its monuments and their stories?
I haven’t read much on Delhi to be honest, except for City of Djinns by Dalrymple. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness has a bunch of references to the city.
Thank you will have a look!
I lived in Delhi years ago and recall the fort. Knew about the Khilijis and so on, but never drew the connection. Thank you for that. I do regret not seeing more of Delhi besides the usual Jantar, Humayun's tomb etc., I do think though, that Fatehpur Sikhri (not Delhi proper) remains a favorite.