Why choose this New Delhi tour ?
A walk down the memory lanes of Mughal Old Delhi, get carried away by the Old World Charm of the hidden alleys and quarters of Old Delhi. Antique quarters speaking of a bygone era, the sprawling medieval era mansions or Havelis of Old Delhi. Sneak peek into the lives of the once affluent Mughal subjects by walking Chunnamal’s haveli, Begum Samru’s, or Mirza Ghalib. Fill your mind with both nostalgia and wonder.
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What makes Old Delhi Haveli Visit and Bazaar Walk Tour a unique experience ?
Meet our expert local guide outside the “Lal Quila” metro station, our guide immersed in the local history and culture of Old Delhi will brief you about the secrets to be unravelled. Walk past the twin temples of “Red Temple”, a Jain minority sect temple & “Shiva Temple”, a Hindu temple. Then suddenly a “Sikh” temple with a giant bulging golden dome will emerge. On the opposite side is standing a British-era Church with a functioning missionary school.
Pass by an enormous jewellery market known as “Dariba Kalan” selling handcrafted jewels and precious stones. We then take a left turn and enter “Parantawali Gali” (bread-makers alley) be surprised to see breads of different enormous sizes for sale and being devoured by the food buffs, it is believed that no one can completely eat a single bread completely due to its size and richness. Very near to it is a complex of Mughal era mansions known as “Nau Ghara” literally meaning 09 homes. The residents here descend from the erstwhile Mughal era merchant families and they continue to run their mercantile business of clothes and apparel.
Now we are entering Most ancient and nicely maintained haveli of this place “Mirza Ghalib haveli”, who was a famous and noted Mughal courtier and an amazing poet. Many of his famous poems depicting Indian freedom struggle against the Colonials are being hung for your ready reference and click.
Finally, we are find ourselves before a flight of giant stairs and sandstone steps of “Jama Mosque”, the biggest mosque of India built by the builder of Taj Mahal ” The Shah Jahan”. After visiting the mosque our Rickshaw and our guide will drop you back at the “Lal Quila” metro station to conclude the tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- Hotel Pickup/drop can be arranged on prior intimation at a nominal price.
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Old Delhi Haveli Visit and Bazaar Walk Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- Bicycle Rickshaw Ride
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Activities.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler