New Delhi Trip Overview
Like Athens and Rome, Delhi is one of the few cities in the world where ancient monuments coexist with modern day city structures. On this tour, explore Old and New Delhi and see how the two blend into one large cosmopolitan city. Cycle through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi and drive past the magnificent buildings and tree lined boulevards of Lutyens’ Delhi, all in one day.
Highlights
• Bicycle ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi
• Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar – UNESCO World Heritage sites
• India Gate
• Presidential Palace
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Like Athens and Rome, Delhi is one of the few cities in the world where ancient monuments coexist with modern day city structures. On this tour, explore Old and New Delhi and see how the two blend into one large cosmopolitan city. Cycle through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi and drive past the magnificent buildings and tree lined boulevards of Lutyens’ Delhi, all in one day.
Highlights
• Bicycle ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi
• Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar – UNESCO World Heritage sites
• India Gate
• Presidential Palace
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the starting point of the cycling tour in Old Delhi.
Explore the streets of this part of the city which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century. Ride past the Red Fort, a magnificent fort made of red sandstone that stands at the edge of Old Delhi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it marks the end of the Mughal era in India.
Pass By: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Next go past Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of India that can accommodate over 25 000 worshippers in its large courtyard.
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
Then step back in time as you cycle through the streets of Chandni Chowk, the oldest market of Delhi. Notice the old houses on either side of the streets with their narrow staircases and small windows. End the tour with a traditional North Indian breakfast (beverage excluded).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
For the second part of the adventure, get into your car and drive over to New Delhi. Visit the splendid War Memorial at India Gate and drive up Rajpath, the Champs Elysees of India.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Catch a glimpse of the stately Presidential Palace with its sprawling gardens. It is one of the largest residences of a Head of State in the world.
Pass By: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Drive past Humayun’s Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Then travel to the southern outskirts of Delhi to the historical Mehrauli Archaeological site and take a look at the 240 feet high Qutub Minar. Built in the 12th century, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
