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Experience Old Delhi, intense and full of History.
The Shah Jahan Tour is DelhiByCycle’s classic recipe for an exhilarating glimpse into the life and times of the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and the 1500 acre expanse of his capital – Shahjahanabad. At the time of its construction in the 17th Century, it was arguably, the most prosperous and beautiful city in the world.
Today, when you pass through its four hundred year old web of alleys held together with great big meshes of electric cables and infused with the smell of brewing tea and simmering breakfast curry, you see a mind boggling co-existence of the past and the future, competing for your attention.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Experience Old Delhi, intense and full of History.
The Shah Jahan Tour is DelhiByCycle’s classic recipe for an exhilarating glimpse into the life and times of the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and the 1500 acre expanse of his capital – Shahjahanabad. At the time of its construction in the 17th Century, it was arguably, the most prosperous and beautiful city in the world.
Today, when you pass through its four hundred year old web of alleys held together with great big meshes of electric cables and infused with the smell of brewing tea and simmering breakfast curry, you see a mind boggling co-existence of the past and the future, competing for your attention.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: DelhiByCycle, Asif Ali Road Near Delite Cinema, New Delhi 110049 India
This is our meeting point, the travelers are expected to reach here by 06.30 am to meet the guide, get on their cycles, and start with briefings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Turkman Gate, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi 110002 India
An ancient gate which once was one of 14 entry point to the royal city
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
An old and busy market which saw a lot of transitions in the history. From being a meeting place to red-light district, and now a super crowded centre by evenings.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Gadodia Market, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
A beautiful rooftop of Old Delhi in the middle of the spice market. Here we discuss the stories of spices, old Delhi and Fatehpuri Mosque
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
A street as famous as its name, from a canal passing by once upon a time to a major shopping hub now. This one single road is famous for street food, religious places of several faiths, wedding shopping, and whatnot
Duration: 15 minutes
