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Chapter XVI of the book "Around the World on a Bicycle: From Teheran to Yokohama," by Thomas Stevens is presented. It presents a chronology of the author's travel from Agra, India to Singapore and his encounters such as pilgrims that carry little red flags and the disintegrated Mohammedan mosque. Also presented is his observation at the police-thana of the country and the postponement of his travel for several times because of frequent and heavy rains.

Chapter XV of the book "Around the World on a Bicycle: From Teheran to Yokohama," by Thomas Stevens is presented. It presents various historical structures in Delhi, India including Morre Gate, world-famed Cashmere Gate, the tomb of General Nicholson and the Kootub Minar. It also narrates the exposition of the traveler to the magic tricks of Hindoo conjurer and to the dance of Nautch girls. Mosaics in cenotaphs and the encircling screen-work at the famous Taj Mahal were also given attention.

Chapter XIV of the book "Around the World on a Bicycle: From Teheran to Yokohama," Thomas Stevens is presented. It narrates the adventures of the author's travel at the Grand Trunk Road in India. He started his ride under heat and high temperature of the afternoon in Amritza. It highlights the peculiarity of the Grand Trunk Road, the punkah service offered by the punkah-wallah in a hotel, the Beas River, the water drinking customs and the luxurious life style of British soldiers in India.

Chapter XIII of the book "Around the World on a Bicycle: From Teheran to Yokohama," by Thomas Stevens is presented. It highlights his journey and stop overs in several cities on his way to India including Baku in Azerbaijan and Alexandria in Egypt. He also mentioned his travel experiences in trains and steamship including Tiflis & Baku Railway, Caucasus Railway, and Khedivial Line.