Why choose this New Delhi tour ?
Located in the commercial heart of New Delhi, the “Dhobi Ghat” or washer-men joint looks up to the high-rises of Connaught Place. Home to a community of 64 dhobis (washermen). Also One would get startled by Agrasen Ki Baoli’s haunting beauty and rustic charm. The deeper you go, the far you are from the outside world. finally lunch at a famous typical restaurant of Delhi. This unique restaurant serves the typical local delicacies on fixed menu basis.
What a way to end this tour by having a delicious lunch (on buffet basis) in a famous local hygenic restaurant offering India delicacies.
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What makes Dhobi Ghat, Ancient Stepwell and Lodhi Gardens Tour a unique experience ?
Pickup from centrally located delhi hotels, then proceed to “Agrasen ki Baoli” which is definitely an architectural marvel. It has three stories and 108 steps which goes down to the well. Agrasen Ki Baoli also has a resemblance to the baolis or baodis (stepwells) in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The water inside the well of Agrasen Ki Baoli is said to hypnotise people and allure them to commit suicide. It is said that the well had black water, which mysteriously killed people. People don’t go there in the evenings due to the stories abouth place as being haunted.
After visiting the stepwell, proceed further to visit The land of the “Dhobis” (traditional washer-men) comes alive every morning with the sound of clothes being beaten against concrete slabs. The Yamuna river is far, so the ghat relies on borewell water, chilamchis (cement tubs), hauds (tanks), naandis (pools) and hydras, electric machines that soak out water. In an age when washing machines have become part of households, why do people still give their clothes to dhobis? Actually most people clean their clothes in washing machines, but for major cleaning, they rely on Dhobis.
Now time to discover the hidden ancient tombs in the “Lodhi gardens”. The opulence of greenery and serene lake waters shall leave you stunned. enjoy the perfect calm and get mesmerized by the beauty of the tall tombs covered under greenery. You can get as many shots as possible to enrich your Instagram account!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Activities.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
