What to See in Delhi in Two Days

 Every year I plan a trip over the winter holidays to spend the new year in another country. The past few years I’ve celebrated in Cuba, Vietnam and Thailand! This year, I decided to travel to India with my boyfriend, Daniel.

THIS IS MY FIRST INDIA POST, AND I'M SHARING WITH YOU WHAT TO SEE IN DELHI IN TWO DAYS. 

South Asia is the perfect destination to visit during winter because it is still warm but not as extreme as the sweltering heat of summer and the monsoon season is over. Also, I luckily have two weeks of vacation during the last two weeks of the year. Considering it takes 20+ hours to get to India, it made sense to spend these two weeks exploring as much as I could.

So, why did I choose to go to India? It started as my boyfriend’s idea but as soon as I did a bit of research, I was determined to go. I always wanted to see the Taj Mahal, but after reading about such amazing cities and destinations such as Jaipur, the pink city, Jodhpur, the blue city, and the gorgeous beaches of Goa, I couldn't wait to plan our itinerary.

I set out on this India trip to learn about its rich and complex history, see the sights and monuments, and lay on the beach...but while I was there, I soon realized that I fell in love with the country for a reason that wasn't on my to do list. India offers everything an adventurous traveler is looking for, but it is the people and culture that transformed my view of the country. It’s hard to explain in words how this country makes you feel so I strongly recommend visiting yourself, but I'll share this quote from Shantaram that I read while in India. 

“This is India. This is the land of the heart. This is where the heart is king. That’s how we keep this crazy place together - with the heart. Two hundred languages, and a billion people. India is the heart. It’s the heart that keeps us together. There’s no place like India. There’s no heart like the Indian heart.”

— SHANTARAM

This is my very first post from my adventure throughout India, starting at the beginning with a two day itinerary on what to see in Delhi. I’ll also share where to stay, Two Blue Passports insider tips, and a map of my favorite spots. I hope this post inspires you to plan your own successful trip!