India revisited
Submitted by Susanne Hamer on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 00:00

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India is one of the most intense and interesting destinations in the world.
This trip, I began my journey by flying SWISS from Los Angeles, with an overnight stop in Zurich. This is actually a few hours shorter than flying through the Middle East, and I loved the overnight stay and dinner in Zurich. We arrived in Delhi around midnight and went straight to our hotel.
Where you stay in India is extremely important and half of the experience of your journey. I stayed at the Oberoi hotels this time, and would generally suggest a combination of either Oberoi, Trident or Taj properties for your trip.
Delhi is divided into new and old Delhi; new built by the British, and old by the Moguls and Maharajas. Nothing prepares you for the “organized chaos” of this city. From 6-star opulence to people living by the side of the road. Arrive to India with an open mind, as all your senses will be tested! You will see the narrow streets of old Delhi with the traders and shops, along with monuments and manicured lawns and gardens.


Our next stop is Agra and the required visit to the most beautiful monument of love, the Taj Mahal. The best resort to stay in here is the Oberoi, because it is located a two-minute golf cart ride away from the Taj Mahal. You can visit for sunrise or sunset, or simply sit on your balcony and enjoy this amazing monument.
You can also visit the Red Fort for a wonderful sound and light show in the evening. My suggestion would be a stay of two nights.


The best time to travel to this part of India is November – April; however, if you are not afraid of the heat, May - June is the low season and is better for tiger viewing and there are fewer tourists at all the monuments and sites.
A quick hour flight back to Delhi, with a day room at the Oberoi in Gurgaon, and we leave back home on Swiss at midnight.