It was a beautiful morning as I walked down the Rajpath. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I took a deep breath in and felt the freshness of the air fill my lungs. I was on my way to meet the group for a Cycle Raj Tour of Delhi.

I cycled along the Rajpath and took in the sights of Parliament and the India Gate. I then made my way to Chandni Chowk for a shopping spree. I had never seen so many people in one place! The market was a sight, smells and sounds. I bought some spices and fabric for a new dress. I made a few fellow travellers and decided to accompany them for a meal. We went for breakfast at the Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk. The food was delicious and unique and at the same time too heavy! I could not believe how much I was able to eat! After breakfast, we walked around some of Old Delhi's heritage structures. The Jama Masjid was breathtaking. We also saw the Havelis of Begum Samru, Mirza Ghalib and Zeenat Mahal. Next, we visited the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Ji and then took a short walk to the Red Fort. I learned so much about the rich history of Delhi. We ended our day with a shopping spree at Connaught Place and a delicious BBQ buffet at GT Road.

After having dinner, I took a cab to my hotel. Being in Delhi alone can be scary and unsafe so always remember to avoid travelling alone, especially at night. If you must travel alone, try to take a taxi or auto-rickshaw rather than walking. And, if possible, use a registered taxi service rather than hailing a taxi on the street. The best thing to do is to book tours which are guided and let you travel without worrying about the hassle of public transport.