New Delhi Trip Overview
On this half-day tour visit the sites of Delhi that have a close association with the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace and non-violence who led India to freedom. Visit the museums that have been dedicated to this Indian legend and learn more about his life and the non-violent movement that he led against the British rule in India.
Highlights
• Spot where Gandhi was assassinated
• House where Gandhi spent the last few days of his life
• Raj Ghat, a Memorial to Gandhi
• National Gandhi Museum
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
On this half-day tour visit the sites of Delhi that have a close association with the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace and non-violence who led India to freedom. Visit the museums that have been dedicated to this Indian legend and learn more about his life and the non-violent movement that he led against the British rule in India.
Highlights
• Spot where Gandhi was assassinated
• House where Gandhi spent the last few days of his life
• Raj Ghat, a Memorial to Gandhi
• National Gandhi Museum
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gandhi Smriti, 5 Tees January Marg Birla House, New Delhi 110011 India
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Gandhi Smriti, the house where Gandhi spent the last few days of his life. It is here that Gandhi was assassinated when he came out for evening prayers. The ‘Martyr’s Column’ marks the spot where Gandhi was killed. The house has now been converted into a museum and contains a number of articles associated with Gandhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi 110011 India
From there drive over to the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Situated on the banks of the River Yamuna, it is here that Gandhi was cremated in 1948. A black marble platform marks the site of his cremation. Set amidst lush green lawns, the Memorial is regularly visited by foreign dignitaries and Heads of State when they visit India. Several trees of the beautiful park have been planted by notables like Queen Elizabeth II, President Eisenhower, Ho Chi Minh and various others.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Gandhi Museum, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Your next and the last stop is the National Gandhi Museum which has a rich collection of books, diaries and records, photos, sound and video records related with Mahatma Gandhi. Spend some time looking at this historic collection and learn more about the life and times of Gandhi.
After the visit to the museum, stop for lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
