Touring New and Old Delhi
After a very light sleep, a shower and breakfast, I was off with Suchha Singh, my driver. We drove into Delhi where I met my guide Arun Baba and the day began. Our first stop of the day was Gurudwara Bangla Sahib known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, who stayed there in 1664 and is said to have healed many people suffering from a cholera epidemic. There is a holy pool, called the Sarovar, whose water is believed to have healing powers. Today it is not just a place of prayer and healing but also a place where anyone can come and have a meal three times a day prepared and cooked by many volunteers. You can come and eat as many times as you need to, no one is checking. You will notice that I am wearing an orange head covering during my visit and walking barefoot as this is considered to be a holy place. Next our driver drove through New Delhi to show me the Red Fort, India Gate (from afar), President House and Parliament House. Arun says t...