Why choose this New Delhi tour ?
On this morning tour of Delhi, visit a Hindu Temple and a Sikh Gurdwara and discover the spiritual side of this city. Afterwards drive through the heart of New Delhi that was designed by Edwin Lutyens and see the iconic India Gate. Drive up the splendid Raj Path and go past the Presidential Palace and the circular Parliament House before you end your tour.
Highlights
• Visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple and Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
• India Gate
• Presidential Palace
• Parliament House
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What makes Morning Temple Tour With Lutyens Delhi a unique experience ?
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir. This was the first in a series of temples built across India by the Birla family, a well known industrialist family of India. The temple was inaugurated in 1938 by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people from all walks of life be allowed to enter the temple. If you are lucky, you may also see the morning Aarti (prayer) ceremony there.
Next visit a Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, situated close by in Connaught Place, the shopping district of New Delhi. The golden dome and flagpole of the Gurdwara are a major landmark of Delhi. The water tank in the Gurdwara is considered to have healing powers. Every day thousands of people are provided free meals from the large kitchen of the Gurdwara.
After the visit to the Gurdwara, drive over to India Gate, a majestic War Memorial that was built in honor of the 70 000 soldiers of the British Indian army who lost their lives in the First World War.
Continue your drive up the stately avenue of Raj Path that is flanked by offices of the Government of India towards one end.
As you drive further you will go past the imposing Presidential Palace with its huge gardens. It is one of the largest residences of a Head of State in the world.
End your tour of Lutyens’ Delhi at the circular colonnaded building of the Parliament House.
At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 1-8 Travelers
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Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not Included
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by SITA World Tours.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
