Delhi is the richest city in India and absolutely the right place to begin your Indian vacation. It's only a few hours from Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, and 6 hours in the opposite direction brings you to foothills of the Himalayas. Within the city, there is plenty to see, especially in the older sections of town. There is the lotus temple, for those of the Baha'i faith; Jama Masjid, the main mosque of Old Delhi; Jantar Mantar, remnants of ancient astrology, and the highlight of it all,  more...