India’s capital is a treasure trove of historical sites from the country’s ancient and colonial past, and also a showplace for the country’s future – modern convenience and industry are just as much a part of traditional Delhi as the backstreets that heave with energy and life in the old parts of town. Check out the deals on designer goods in Connaught Place, or if bazaars are more your style a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi is ideal for people-watching and bargains. And just 180 kilometres from Delhi lies Agra – home to the world’s most famous monument to love, the Taj Mahal.