New Delhi Trip Overview
Delhi, the capital city is a melting point of India with a blend of fascinating history ,indigenous culture, magnificent architecture , splendid forts , buzzing markets , glorious gardens , premiere hotels , finest restaurants with delectable cuisines. And is called the city of big hearted people ( Delhi dil waalon ki ) .
We take you on a tour to explore Delhi on your own and immerse yourself in its charm and enjoy lunch in a fancy restaurant.
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Duration: 9 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
Delhi, the capital city is a melting point of India with a blend of fascinating history ,indigenous culture, magnificent architecture , splendid forts , buzzing markets , glorious gardens , premiere hotels , finest restaurants with delectable cuisines. And is called the city of big hearted people ( Delhi dil waalon ki ) .
We take you on a tour to explore Delhi on your own and immerse yourself in its charm and enjoy lunch in a fancy restaurant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Red Fort is a majestic fort in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. It is renowned all over the world and denotes the Mughal power and majesty during their reign in India .The Emperor Shah Jahan built Red fort in 1648. It is built of red stone. It is located on the west bank of the river Yamuna opposite the famous Chandni Chowk market. Every year on the Independence day of India , the Prime Minister hoists the Indian “tricolour flag” at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally broadcasted popular speech.
The architecture of Red Fort is amazing and appreciable for its creations of five centuries ago without any modern-day technologies and methodologies. It is built with typical Mughal art and offers a spectacular view. Though it has witnessed many centuries that has a treasured history of our country, Red Fort stands young always.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
The Qutub Minar, is a minaret and “victory tower” that forms part of the Qutub complex – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutub Minar is one of the famous historical monuments of the India.Inspired by the Minaret of Jam in Western Afghanistan, the Qutub Minar, at 73 meters, is the tallest minaret which is built entirely of bricks. The Minar was built to commemorate the Muslim dominance in Delhi after the last Hindu emperor died. The tower is the highest of such towers in India and has projecting balconies to add to its illusory magnificence. Out of the total five storeys, the first three storeys are made of red sandstone and the last two are constructed of marble and sandstone. The entire structure has a tapering conical shape . A second tower was also commissioned near the first one, the base of which is till today evident. However, it never quite took off beyond the base of the tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Purana Qila, New Delhi India
Purana Quila, Urdu for Old Fort also formerly called Shergarh & Sher Fort is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, India. The site has been continuously inhabited for 2,500 years and remains dating from the pre-Mauryan period have been found. The Old Fort or Purana Qila is a sixteenth century fort located in Old Delhi on the banks of Yamuna. It happens to be the oldest fort in Delhi; in fact, it is the oldest surviving fort in Delhi. It is said that the fort was initially built by the Pandavas in the ancient of city of Indraprastha (Delhi) of the Mahabharata, on the banks of river Yamuna dating it back about 5000 years old. An excavation carried out the “Archaeological Survey of India” has confirmed it dates back to at least 1000 B.C.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb is the famous Mughal architecture of India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, empress Bega Begum in 1569-70。The Humayun’s Tomb is an excellent example of Persian architecture and is listed by the UNESCO world heritage site。
Humayun was the eldest son of Babar who was the first emperor of Mughal Empire in India. He succeeded in becoming the next Emperor. Humayun died an unfortunate death in less than a year’s time after his conquer. He fell from the stairs of his own library known as Sher Mandal library. The Persian wife of Humayun named Bega Begum then decided to build a tomb for her husband which was named as Humayun Tomb. The construction of the tomb started in 1562 and the building was completed in the year 1572. The building is famous as the first building built in the era of Humayun’s son Jallaluddin Mohammad commonly known as the Akbar. The tomb was constructed with the help of Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath.
Duration: 1 hour
