New Delhi Trip Overview
Delhi is the heart throb of India. Since centuries it has the political city for rulers who came to India from diverse parts of the world. Today it has completely transformed into a metro city and is an amazing blend of modernity but at the same time it has not lost the touch of its glorious past. From shopping, sightseeing to pampering yourself with multi cuisine food, Delhi has everything to offer its tourist. The India gate, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, the Lotus Temple, the Red Fort, Qutub Minar are some of the most interesting historical monuments which should be visited. Through the bylanes of Chandni Chowk to the posh classy malls of Saket to the popular eating joints of Hauz Khas Village, you can discover the whole new world. Delhi is the most accessible city and Indira Gandhi International Airport is well connected to different national and international destinations. On reaching Delhi our representative will meet you at the pre-decided place.
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Duration: 7 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 is the heart throb of India. Since centuries it has the political city for rulers who came to India from diverse parts of the world. Today it has completely transformed into a metro city and is an amazing blend of modernity but at the same time it has not lost the touch of its glorious past. From shopping, sightseeing to pampering yourself with multi cuisine food, Delhi has everything to offer its tourist. The India gate, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, the Lotus Temple, the Red Fort, Qutub Minar are some of the most interesting historical monuments which should be visited. Through the bylanes of Chandni Chowk to the posh classy malls of Saket to the popular eating joints of Hauz Khas Village, you can discover the whole new world. Delhi is the most accessible city and Indira Gandhi International Airport is well connected to different national and international destinations. On reaching Delhi our representative will meet you at the pre-decided place.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India
Our driver & tour Guide will pick you from your hotel or airport in the morning. You will head out to visit the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Humayun. The tomb, located in Nizamuddin East, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, and was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. The expected length of the visit is an hour.After, visit Qutub Minar, a soaring 73 meter tower, and the tallest brick minaret in the world. It was built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The expected length of the visit is 45-minutes.
After this you will visit the Lotus Temple (closed on Mondays), the last of seven major Bahai temples, and built in 1986 out of pure white marble. Around the blooming petals are nine pools of water which light up in natural light. The expected length of the visit is an hour.After the Lotus Temple visit you’ll be taken toward your luxurious lunch in the multi-cuisine, fully air-conditioned restaurant where you can get all the delicious flavors and delicacies of the city (at own expense).Next, visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, with its courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and more than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete it. The expected length of the visit is 30-minutes.At the center of New Delhi stands the 42 meter India Gate, an Arc-de-Triomphe-like archway in the middle of a crossroad. It was built as a memorial to the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I. The gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The expected length of the visit is 15-minutes.After the gate, head to the Red Fort, constructed in 1648 by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, and the residence of the emperor for about 200 years, until 1857. The Red Fort’s innovative architectural style, including its garden design, influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The expected length of the visit is an hour.In the evening you will be taken back your hotel, or airport.
