Whether you're travelling to New Delhi solo or with a companion, male or female, on a budget or in luxury, here are the travel ideas I picked up while there that can benefit anyone! The popularity of Delhi sightseeing packages is quite high. I began my month-long trip in India in New Delhi, where I went solo for a few days before meeting up with a man travel blogger, so I'll be sharing my experiences from two perspectives.

Get Rid Of Whatever Negative Stereotypes You May Have About India

For some reason, many people have unfavourable ideas about India that are so fundamental that they almost come off as a joke. Some of the misconceptions I heard about India before I visited were, "It's unclean, it smells, you'll get sick from eating the food," and guess what?

I could eat Indian food every day without issue, and the only smells I ever encountered were spices and incense.True, there is haze in New Delhi, and the streets can be a little dusty because it is a dry place... But when was the last time you visited a huge metropolis with millions of people that wasn't "filthy" and smoggy?

Even If It's Hot As Hell in New Delhi, ALWAYS Dress Appropriately

DRESS APPROPRIATELY if you wish to avoid being stared at, targeted for theft, or potentially sneered at in New Delhi. Respect the culture and faiths of the countries where women are required to cover their legs and shoulders.

Yes, I support female empowerment and the right to wear whatever I choose, but I also don't want to draw unwanted attention to myself! It’s also a safety precaution; no matter how hot it is or how sexy you wish to look, displaying your flesh can be construed as an open invitation to guys, not to mention making you appear as a tourist.

You will see people booking for Delhi To Agra Tour also. If you are not dressed suitably, you won't be permitted to visit mosques or temples, unless they provide cover-up robes, which I guarantee would stink (I had to wear one at Jama Masjid, a Muslim shrine).

Always Keep Your Purse, Phone, and Other Valuables Secure

While I was seated in the back of the rickshaw, all of my "tour guides" (a.k.a. rickshaw drivers) were stating to me, "This should be a no-brainer.

“Even though bag snatching has never happened to me, I retain a ninja hold on my slash-proof handbag and have a finger strap on my iPhone that connects it to my wrist.

Learn and Use the Word "Nai"

In New Delhi, you'll find a lot of individuals trying to sell you anything, from pictures in front of famous sites to ball-point pens when you're stuck at a red light. You can say "no thank you" all you want, but it will only make you sound more like a tourist.

Taxi and Rickshaw Pre-Agreed and Bargained Prices

I despise bargaining, but it's necessary in New Delhi and most of India. Taxis and rickshaws will constantly try to overcharge you, which is why it's up to you to plan your route ahead of time and calculate a reasonable fare.

If you're leaving from your hotel, inquire at the front desk about the cost of a rickshaw or cab to your destination, and then bargain with the driver.