First Time in DELHI 🇮🇳 Solo Traveling India: Old Delhi, Trying the Delhi Metro, Parks & Tombs

*This was filmed in the beginning of February when I spent a week in Delhi - spoiler alert: I DIDN'T HATE IT!!! I stayed in a 16 bed hostel dorm room (budget travel 💁‍♀️) where I could work at many different cafes and I was even able to sign up at a gym for a week which was also a really positive experience!*

I started my first day exploring Delhi by calling an Uber to take me up to Old Delhi. The first thing I noticed as soon as I got out of the uber was traffic was CRAZY! Luckily I could pass under the street to get to the Red Fort instead of trying to cross it alone. When I got to the Red Fort I was approached by a tour guide who offered me a tour. Usually I don't sign up for tours, but I felt like it would be a good idea in Old Delhi as it really is very chaotic! He started by telling me about the Red Fort before escorting me across the crazy street and jumping into a bicycle rickshaw to drive us down Chandni Chowk. At the end of Chandni Chowk we explored the world's largest spice market! It was fun to do with the guide as he took me upstairs and to many places that I wouldn't have seen on my own! We then continued exploring Chandni Chowk Market where we I tried some cinnamon, my first Jalebi dessert, and got to explore the old Naughara Gali alley. He then took me around some of the crazy old alleys that Old Delhi is known for. We then went to Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. After leaving the mosque my tour ended and I headed to the Lal Quila Delhi Metro to try to use it to get to my next location. The metro was amazing!! So clean and I felt very safe even as a solo female in India. I had to transfer on two different metro trains and it was so easy to do! I then arrived at Connaught Place. The architecture there is amazing! I also got a rose for Rose Day, explored the park in the center, and saw a street concert. When I left Connaught Place I just back on the metro to check out Khan Market - another fancy area full of nice stores, restaurants, and bars. After that I headed home.
I stared the next day by trying to take a bus in Delhi as it's so cool that buses are free for women! However after waiting over 30 minutes I gave up and took an auto to Humayun's Tomb. This is such an amazing place that you shouldn't miss in Delhi!! There were so many tombs to explore inside the complex and it was a really nice escape from the chaotic streets! When I left Humayun's Tomb I jumped in another auto to Safdarjung's Tomb - also a really peaceful place in the middle of the city! From there I met up with a friend I met in yoga school in Rishikesh and we went to the Lodhi Gardens. They're amazing free gardens in the middle of Delhi! I loved it there! When we left the gardens we drove through Lodhi Colony to see the graffiti. We also drove by India Gate which was PACKED on a Friday night.
Despite the craziness of Old Delhi, I really enjoyed the time I spent there!! There are a lot of positive things in the city (the parks, metro, tombs) and there is so much to see and do!
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00:01 Intro
00:34 Waiting for an Uber
00:51 Driving Through Delhi
01:14 First Time in Old Delhi
01:53 The Red Fort Delhi
02:42 Bicycle Rickshaw Down Chandni Chowk Market
03:05 Khari Baoli Largest Spice Market
05:05 Trying Indian Cinnamon
05:53 Trying Jalebi
06:54 Chandni Chowk Little Alleys
07:47 Naughara Gali Alley
09:25 Jama Masjid
10:21 First Time on Delhi Metro
15:12 Connaught Place Delhi
15:41 Rose Day Flowers
16:37 Central Park Connaught Place
18:51 Delhi Metro Again
19:00 Khan Market Delhi
19:19 The Next Morning
19:43 Trying to Take a Delhi Bus
20:52 Auto Rickshaw Through Delhi
21:39 Entrance to Humayun's Tomb
22:17 Isa Khan's Tomb
23:08 Humayun's Tomb
25:13 Indian Street Dog 😍
25:35 More Tombs at Humayun's
26:58 Safdarjung's Tomb
28:00 Wild Parrots in Delhi
28:11 Lodhi Garden Delhi
30:40 Lodhi Colony Graffiti
32:10 India Gate Delhi
32:38 My Thoughts on Delhi

#delhi #olddelhi #chandnichowk #lodhigarden #travelindia #solotravel

[NataliesPassport]

*This was filmed in the beginning of February when I spent a week in Delhi - spoiler alert: I DIDN'T HATE IT!!! I stayed in a 16 bed hostel dorm room (budget travel 💁‍♀) where I could work at many different cafes and I was even able to sign up at a gym for a week which was also a really positive experience!*

[sval]

Wow.. finally someone vlogged Delhi like it is supposed to get vlogged. Kudos and I loved your vlog.
Usually, someone only comes to Delhi because it is kind of the hub of all travels into and out of India, so they just come for rest in between travel to other destinations. BUT, Delhi has been the capital of Indian subcontinent in one way or another for thousands of years. Its history is insane. There is so much to Delhi and while indeed Delhi can feel very rough and relentless, to a smart traveler, Delhi offers fabulous experience.

[RSidd]

I live in India and even I haven't visited half the places you did. Your videos are making me want to take a long vacation from work and tour the whole country.

[benandhaley]

I didn't hate Delhi either! I heard horror stories before visiting, but I didn't have that experience at all. I really enjoyed it. I've been 3 times now and would still happily visit again! Glad you had a positive experience also!❤

[sadia]

Winters is the best time to be in delhi and if its sunny day, its very calming to visit the mausoleums with their parks.

[Giahomemadeproductions]

Awesome video! Very informative and helpful. I will be in India next February. Thanks for sharing.

[Akii_edit]

Hey just binge watched the whole playlist 😅 i absolutely love the raw feelings i get from watching these. Just can't wait to watch more ❤

[divyamrathi]

Very Nice Vlog, really liked your positive mindset.

[gauravsahgal]

Natalie is an intelligent woman. She has given wonderful description of Delhi.
She has given such relevant points about Delhi

[shivamduhan]

haha this is brilliant, i love that you're always so positive! You've explored areas of Delhi I never have in my 12 visits there lol the chaos, energy, diversity, fusion of delhi is unlike anything else in this entire world

[babulranjitkoti]

I love Delhi, Mumbai and Guwahati City of India.

[vandanasahdev]

When you were saying `I want to try the bus', I wanted to suggest you that no, prefer the Metro as the wait time can be incredibly high during certain hours (~ an hour or more even) and buses on some routes can be uncomfortably over-crowded; but you tried by yourself, good to see your enthusiasm!

[jayeshv]

You forgot the amazing Lotus temple, akshardham temple, peace stupa, qutub minar etc. Also the food in Delhi is amazing! Glad you enjoyed in Delhi. Excited for puducherry vlog ❤️

[sohomghosh]

you are really a true gem when it comes to travel vlogger, you always show the best things about every place, love you contents 😘😘❤❤

[reenagarg]

I am happy that you showed the other parts of delhi as well some people just come to old delhi and think its like that only.

Also in delhi there are some amazing temples like Akshardham temple, iskcon temple, jhandewali maa temple, hanuman temple (Cannaught place), sheetla mata temple (delhi ncr), katyayni maa temple (chattarpur), etc.

Other tourist destinations include qutub minar, chidiya ghar (zoo), ugrasen ki bowli, some national museums like craft, science, rail, modern art etc.

Also the Rashtrapati bhawan area is sooo beautiful ❤️ you would love it❤ and in February you can visit the mughal garden its filled with so many types of roses❤ (and on 7 feb people do celebrate rose day don't know if you met that boy on 7th feb though 😂)

[denisehoffman]

Wow!!! Super interesting tour. So much to see in Delhi…..the spice market and tiny narrow streets were very interesting, but with so many people there, I’m not sure I would have liked it. I really liked the historic tombs and the beautifully laid out gardens and parks. I bet they are a ton of vibrant color in the summer. Great vlog!!❤️❤️

[eyewaves...]

I was in Dehli once about five years back - it is full of mysteries and tons of beautiful and history packed surprises...a great city to visit and enjoy...

[pianolessonsboulder]

Thank you for showing the beauty of Delhi, rather than the claustrophobic lanes of Chandni Chowkk etc, that other vlogs love to show !

[Harshraj-kyfo]

I recently discovered your channel! Loved the videos, just a suggestion upload faster i have watched the entire india series in like 2 Days. 🙏🙏

[Adi-ochd]

After a long time, I enjoyed a Delhi vlog. The tour guy you got in the end was fun too..I hope u could visit Akshardham Temple. It's such a nice place, and better than so many tombs.