Day 3-4 : Delhi to Jammu

So I got up in the morning had me some delicious parathas and decided to take a walk around Karol Bagh area of Delhi, where I happened to be staying. Just wanted to see what was around. Ran into a very helpful man who reminded me that everything was closed on a Sunday and suggested that I go to the Metro to check out Connaught Place. I took his advice and picked up a belt which I broke in Taipei. Also picked up a torch and a lock for my bag.

I then wondered off Chandni Chowk, famous for all the bazaars and markets there. I got to taste some great street food. Had some break pakoras and chaat. I swear Steven, you would have loved the bazaar, crazier than the ones in Indonesia.

Flowers in Chandi Chawk

After looking all the craziness of the markets and getting lost in them. I found myself back at the metro to get my baring. Took the metro back to the Chandni Chawk and headed to Red Fort which was HOT and very interesting.

I have no clue but it was at Red Fort.

After my long day in Delhi I went to go find my bus I booked the night before to Jammu. I waited and waited and waited and waited… but the bus did not come. Or according to them they said I was late (although i was there at 4:45 when the bus left at 6:00). at about 7:30 the people who ran the little snack area there had some one help me to get on a bus. He was rather helpful and got me on the next bus to Jammu free of charge.

The bus ride was supposed to be able to get me there around 9 am but it was running late. Not only that but my bus was actually headed to Katra as it’s final destination. Not knowing I fell asleep hoping to wake up in Jammu. I missed my stop, and went all the way to Katra, 2 hours away from my final destination. So I took a bus back. The scenery out there is amazing. Katra is a holy city and you could feel that when entering it. It was rahter majestic.

Scenery on the way back from Katra

My travel mate’s sister picked me up from the train station where I was dropped off by the bus, had some amazing indian food and was well received their home.

One thing I learned from the past few days is that Indians very hospitable. From the wonderful guy who helped me in Delhi to get me on my way. To the Amazing family on the bus who barely spoke English entertaining my misadventure to Katra. And the family of my travel mate’s, who have been nothing short of welcoming.

Erick Redcloud

A partially blind Graphic Designer, Freelance Travel Photographer, Artist, Buddhist and Vegetarian who loves to travel. Erick loves traveling by being with the locals and going off the beaten path. He is the founder and owner of Pathlesstravels and loves inspiring others to follow their dreams, whether it is to travel or something completely different. He started Pathlesstravels to hone is photography skills and to meet amazing people, and to help a friend break into journalism. Check out his photography at his link.

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