Departs From: New Delhi
Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up
Duration: 7 - 8 hours
Take the Metro Rail from Karol Bagh to Old Delhi. Mix with Delhi’s commuters on the 30 minute journey to Chandni Chowk. Walk to Delhi’s most famous mosque, Jama Masjid. The Jama Masjid was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal. It was completed in 1656 AD. The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to 25,000 worshippers.
Explore the busy markets in the area before continuing on to the Red Fort. The fort was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in Year 2007. It was once the residence of the royal family and affectionately called Qila-i-Mubarak, the blessed fort. The fort’s design represents the zenith of Mughal creativity which prevailed during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
After visiting the Red Fort, enjoy a typical Indian lunch at a restaurant and try some sumptous Mughlai dishes.
Continue on to the southern New Delhi and visit visiting Humayun's tomb and Qutab Minar. Humayun's Tomb set a benchmark for Mughal mausoleums in India. It was built for the Mughal Emperor Humayun's tomb and commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 CE. Its design was based on Persian architecture and it was the first structure in Delhi to use red sandstone.
The trip comes to an end at Connaught place. Nearby street markets at Janpath are a shopper’s paradise with handicrafts, souvenirs, traditional clothes, wood work, glass work, bangles all available.
Price
Includes
- Hotel pick-up
- Authentic local lunch (vegetarian)
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees as indicated
- Transport as indicated
Excludes
- Hotel drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
Please Note
- Tour will be operated as a guaranteed Small Group Tour with a maximum of 12 guests.
- As dress standards are conservative throughout Asia and as this trip visits religious sites, modest clothing is strongly recommended. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, light, and long clothing is both respectful and convenient in the predominantly warm Asian climate.
- Children below 6 years old are not permitted on this tour.