New Delhi Trip Overview
Although considered the same city, Old and New Delhi are opposites. Explore the gorgeous cities of Delhi in your way on this personalised tour. You’ll also get a comprehensive introduction of Delhi with commentary from your guide about the city’s history and culture, choose the activities that go best with your interests!
* Head out on a full-day excursion around Delhi with a local guide showing you the must-see spots
* Create a personalised itinerary that includes the landmarks and attractions you want to see
* Dive into all the history and culture of the places and get to see the city like a local
* Get whisked away from your hotel in style and comfort with air-conditioned transport
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Although considered the same city, Old and New Delhi are opposites. Explore the gorgeous cities of Delhi in your way on this personalised tour. You’ll also get a comprehensive introduction of Delhi with commentary from your guide about the city’s history and culture, choose the activities that go best with your interests!
* Head out on a full-day excursion around Delhi with a local guide showing you the must-see spots
* Create a personalised itinerary that includes the landmarks and attractions you want to see
* Dive into all the history and culture of the places and get to see the city like a local
* Get whisked away from your hotel in style and comfort with air-conditioned transport
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
9:00 AM, or on your given time pick-up from your preferred location in Delhi / Gurugram / Noida. Our driver will come to receive you and a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi begins. Your tour guide would meet you on the way & assist you all day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Explore & admire the monuments of Old Delhi, ie Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque) is a congregational mosque commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler Shah Jahan. Who was a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal. It is the largest mosque in India & Due to its magnificence size, it is often regarded as the apotheosis of Indian mosque design.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
Enjoy a ride on a rickshaw to one of the oldest markets of Delhi. Old Delhi’s main chaotic wholesale market offering full medieval bazaar experience. During the reign of Shah Jahan, there was a tree-lined canal running through its centre, reflecting the moon. Hence, the name “Chandni Chowk” came to being which means “Moonlight Square”.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive around & photo stop at the Red Fort from outside as 70% of the building is acquired by the Indian Army. Therefore you see it from outside and click some pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Visit Raj Ghat which symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated followed by his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Stop for photos at India Gate which is a War Memorial in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. Stroll up the broad avenue & enjoy the cool breeze.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Drive around for photos at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home for the President of India. its vast mansion and architecture are breathtaking. Few official residential premises of the Head of the State in the world will match the Rashtrapati Bhavan in terms of its size, vastness and its magnificence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive around for photos at The Parliament House where The government of the largest democracy in the world sits & manages a country of 1.3 billion people.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Have a break for delicious buffet lunch (IF ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION SELECTED)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most important & Sacred Sikh Shrine. The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large (holy) pond, a school, and an art gallery. As with all Sikh Gurudwara, the concept of Langer (Community Kitchen) is practised, and all people regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). The food is prepared by gursikhs & volunteers. At the Gurdwara, visitors are requested to cover their head and not to wear shoes. Anyone can volunteer in the Gurudwara.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Finally, visit Qutub Minar (a world heritage site). The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture & has survived the ravages of time impressively. This great masterpiece is surrounded by lush green gardens, which is an ideal leisurely place for visitors. Each of the 5 storeys and tower of Qutub Minar has unique designs. Standing mightily as it was before till date. After your tour, you will be driven back to the Hotel. Your tour ends with sweet memories of Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
