Please advise as to what to wear for daytime touring. I read that women should not wear shorts and then some say it is OK. Thanks for any help as I intend to pack in a carry on.

I would not wear shorts,as a woman, in India out of respect to their religious customs. I usually travel there in cotton capris, or cropped pants. Long pants get dusty/ dirty on the hems. Even out to dinner in upscale places you will be ok with crop pants. I did buy a few pairs of their leggings, but was always careful to wear a tunic top over them. Their leggings are a looser knit and fit than ours....comfy.

we went to Sri Lanka in September last year where there are the same sort of religious sensitivities and a similar climate. I felt most comfortable in capris - I am past the age when shorts look good and capris are much cooler than trousers, and IMO leggings are too tight to be cool - literally or metaphorically. 3 pairs should be enough - one to wear, one to wash, one to pack.

a skirt for the evenings would be useful - cooler and the capris can be drying. one in a material that you can scrunch or roll up is ideal as it won't show the creases. add a few silk/cotton tops that wash and dry quickly and you're good to go.

Thanks for the info. Can tops be sleeveless.

Thanks for the info. Can tops be sleeveless.

Yes, sleeveless tops are fine.

Good fun and useful to buy tunic tops in India. Anokhi is a good place.

Is Anokhi located in Delhi?

There are several Anokhis in Delhi. Actually, Anokhi stores are just about everywhere in India. Fab India is another fun chain store.