We did not arrange a tour of the city bec. we will be leaving for Agra in the afternoon anyway. Our trip to Red Fort would be the first close encounter with an Auto rickshaw driver . It was not pleasant i tell you. We contracted the driver for 200 rupees , after much haggling , to bring us to Red Fort and Connaught Place. But when we arrived in Red Fort he demanded for us to pay up! So i gave him 100 rupees and told him to wait for us to finish inside then he had to still bring us to Connaught Place afterwards then that's the time i would give him the balance of 100rupees. By then, the driver was making a scene already. Shouting pay! pay! pay!.
Losing our temper was the farthest thing on our minds. So we paid up even though it's not the original bargain. I expected this. Tsk Tsk Tsk.
Though, this didn't ruin our day. We had a pleasant visit at the fort.
Red Fort entrance fee (foreigners) 250rupees - approx 6usd each.
I will not give you boring historical stories about the red fort. Just enjoy the pictures and be immersed with the culture!
And if you don't have the time to buy souveinirs in the market, all types of knick knacks may be bought inside the fort to be taken home to your family.
Or you may also visit Janpath Place for authentic Indian dresses . It is located in Connaught Place.
It is so hot in India at this time of the year that all we wanted to do was head back to our hotel and take a shower. In the afternoon we will leave for Agra. I am now excited to see the famous TAJ MAHAL.
It would take 3 hours of indian train ride from Delhi to Agra. This is my first train ride mind you. I fear for the worst but iam overwhelmed by excitement!!!
Some scenes in our train ride can be viewed here.
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