New Delhi Trip Overview
This one day tour gives you advantages to local experiences of Old Delhi city tour and one of the leading popular temple Akshardham Temple. This short day trip traveler can easily plans if they wish to experience the real India’s best city outcomes in a shape of memorable sights. Old Delhi’s famous Jama Mosque, Asia’s biggest Spice Market, giving free time to walk in Chandni Chowk and visit Red Fort. You also are getting the chance to visit magnificent Hindu temple Swami Narayan Akshardham temple.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore New Delhi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This one day tour gives you advantages to local experiences of Old Delhi city tour and one of the leading popular temple Akshardham Temple. This short day trip traveler can easily plans if they wish to experience the real India’s best city outcomes in a shape of memorable sights. Old Delhi’s famous Jama Mosque, Asia’s biggest Spice Market, giving free time to walk in Chandni Chowk and visit Red Fort. You also are getting the chance to visit magnificent Hindu temple Swami Narayan Akshardham temple.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Pick up 09:00 am from your own booked Delhi Hotel by car driver and move to Old Delhi the first place:
Jama Masjid:- Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and is the largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000 devotees. The mosque took 13 years to build, and was completed in 1650. A strenuous climb to the top of its southern tower will reward you with a stunning view across the rooftops of Delhi. Be sure to dress appropriately when visiting the mosque or you won’t be allowed in. This means covering your head, legs, and shoulders.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khari Baoli, India
Browse Asia’s Largest Wholesale Spice Market: Later after visit at this mosque board to the Rickshaw and enjoy ride towards to Asia’s biggest wholesale spice market called “ Khari Baoli” It is the Road, next to Fatehpuri Masjid at the western end of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, is home to the largest wholesale spice market in Asia. Spices connected India to the West, and the market at Khari Baoli Road has been in business since the 17th century. However, Gadodia Market (which is on the south side of Khari Baoli and is where many of the spice shops are) was built in the 1920s by a wealthy local merchant. You’ll get to see huge sacks of spices being transported and sold.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Old Delhi walking tour: Take walking tour towards to Chandni Chowk:- The Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Chandni Chowk is located close to Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located within the market. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India’s largest wholesale markets. Enjoy local food at Local Indian restaurant crossing
Later walk to nearer a famous Red Fort or Lal Quila:
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Red Fort:- Delhi’s most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out invaders. However, they failed to stop the fort being captured by the Sikhs and the British. To take your imagination back to the ancient era, a one hour sound and light show of the fort’s history is held each evening. (Fort is closed on Every Monday)
Later board to the car at Red Fort Parking area and proceed to visit Fascinating Akshardham temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple: ‘Akshardham’ means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. The temple was officially opened on 6 November 2005 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in the presence of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh, L.K Advani and B.L Joshi. The temple, at the centre of the complex, was built according to the Vastu shastra and Pancharatra shastra. The main attraction of the Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is the Akshardham Mandir. It rises 141-foot (43 m) high, spans 316-foot (96 m) wide, and extends 356-foot (109 m) long. It is intricately carved with flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities. (Temple is closed on Every Monday – Mobile or camera is not allowed in temple inside, you can keep these in car)
Later driver drop you at your city center located hotel (TRIP ENDS)
Duration: 1 hour
