The proposed tour brings to the visitor the crown jewel attraction of Delhi, and, an insight into the life and times of a city that was razed and rebuilt seven times over the last 2000 years. Impressions and expressions of different civilizations are delightfully embedded in the cultural fabric of Delhi.
Day 01: Delhi (Full day tour of Old and New Delhi - 08 hour day tour)
At 9 AM, Our representative would meet & greet you at your
hotel / address in Delhi and would introduce your tour to you.
Welcome to our tour, as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is
an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity
to serve you!
Afternoon, we will proceed on a guided tour of New Delhi, Visiting such sights as, Humayun’s Tomb (1586), the Qutub Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world. The Iron Pillar which has survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years. Later, we will continue our expedition with a drive to the Lutyens Delhi, which is considered to be the corridors of power and serenity. Our tour includes a drive pass through the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and Parliament House as well a stop at India Gate. Next, we will continue our drive through the Connaught Place area - the heart and the main shopping district of the capital. The British believed that this horseshoe-shaped market would prove lucky for the shoppers and the shopkeepers equally. The important shops and showrooms here include Adidas Originals, Allen Solly, Bentley, Bon Ton, Cantabil, Gas, Johnson Watch Company to name just a few.
1 PM – 2 PM, lunch break, Following a leisurely breakfast, we cross the city and into the walled gates of the Old city we will visit the Jamma Masjid (1650) - the largest mosque in India with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. Later, we will drive through the the fabled area of Chandni Chowk (aptly translates to Moonlight Square) where the throngs of shoppers and vendors meet in the oldest area of Delhi. Next, we will drive you through the historic Red Fort (1639-1648) which now stands as a lasting reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal sultanate and their Emperor Shah Jahan. However, your India trip will be incomplete without visiting Rajghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation. This is the place where he was cremated. The memorial was built using black marble with a flame lit constantly.
The highlight of this tour would be a ride on Cycle rickshaws that would be an insightful experience for a visitor desiring to learn and explore the architectural, cultural as well as historical heritage of India. This amazing ride will take you through the narrow alleys, markets buzzing with people going through their daily chores, shops being
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