Delhi City Tour – Old Delhi and New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
This tour is designed to give you a complete feel of Delhi. We will take you through the tour with stories and anecdotes that is woven into the fabric of the city. There will be experiences which are local and unique to Delhi and will let you experience the real colors of the city. It will not merely be a lesson on history or culture but a treat to all of your senses where you will feel the vibes of this grand old city.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, Delhi, India
This tour is designed to give you a complete feel of Delhi. We will take you through the tour with stories and anecdotes that is woven into the fabric of the city. There will be experiences which are local and unique to Delhi and will let you experience the real colors of the city. It will not merely be a lesson on history or culture but a treat to all of your senses where you will feel the vibes of this grand old city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
We will begin the tour with a visit to Chandni Chowk – The market place of Old Delhi which has some dramatic remnants of the Mughal Empire. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in the by-lanes of Old Delhi. Every lane houses a market which trades in a particular commodity and is named accordingly. Dariba Kalan or Silver Ware market, Kinari Bazaar or laces and frills market. Chandni Chowk also has the largest wholesale spice market in India – Khari Baoli . You will visit a spice store. You can also try Kulfi – the traditional Indian frozen dessert and the Jalebi – a unique Indian fried snacks. Drive past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid – India’s largest mosque; both built by Emperor Shahjahan.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat is the the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation. It was here on the banks of River Yamuna where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. It is now a memorial
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Next stop is India Gate and its adjoining buildings, the President’s Palace and The Indian Parliament House. India Gate was built to commemorate the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in Anglo-Afghan wars and World War 1. The memorial has the names of 82,000 soldiers who laid down their lives. The memorial has the Amar Jawan Jyoti or The Eternal Flame dedicated to the fallen Unknown Soldiers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb, was built by the Queen of emperor Humayun in the 16th century. It is the first example of garden Tomb in India and was the inspiration for Taj Mahal. It is an early example of Mughal architecture and is in the centre of Nizamuddin Archaelogical area. This is UNESCO World Heritage Monument and was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal which was built about a century later.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Connaught Place, G-22 Marina Arcade, New Delhi 110001 India
The Connaught Place was the central business district built by the English rulers. Visit Gurdawara Bangla Sahib; the most revered place of worship in Delhi of the followers of the Sikh faith .
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutb Minar is the earliest example of Islamic Architecture in India. It is a 234 feet high brick monument built in the 11th Century by the rulers of the Mamluk dynasty. Qutub Minar and its adjoining monument is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
Lotus Temple is a modern archtectural marvel to grace the skyline of Delhi. It was built in the 80s and is the main place of worship for the followers of the Bahai Faith. Built in the shape of a white blooming lotus this monument has a hall where people can meditate for some time.
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
