Each year the awakening of the good weather and the spring is celebrated around the globe with bright and colorful ceremonies, more or less popular. In Asia this time of year is very important as it is a time when the monsoon forgives and the sun has not yet scorched the earth.
It is time to bring together communities under the same conclusion, Holi. But before it reaches the Holi is celebrated another meeting, this time religious, most important of this country, it is the Kumba Mela. A celebration that takes place every 12 years and this time we are fortunate to participate in it.
The group of five Spanish among which I am, landed at Delhi airport after a trip in two flights 6 and 4 hours each, via Dubai. The difference with Spain is four hoursEnough to have jet-lag and go from the airport in a rickshaw (small cab made a clclomotor and cart shed) direct to the hotel.
The first sensation is just outside the slap of cold, odors and pollution that exists in Delhi, which will set the tone for the rest of the country. Once agreed the price with the rickshaw driver takes us almost to where we say because they always want to make you stop in the hotel of your friend, cousin or known to be committed.