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Alphonse Pandey
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    A good spot is just after 10 a.m.; the early heat has eased and the first wave of tourists has moved on. After the Minar, you can walk straight to the Iron Pillar, then to the Quwwat ul Islam Mosque, and finish with a stroll through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. If you need a quick break, Hotel Pluto’s is only about two kilometres away.

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