New Delhi Trip Overview
See the heritage sights of Delhi on this Private. Benefit from the services of a professional Govt. Approved Tour Guide & an Air-conditioned car. Visit the World’s Heritage Sites such as the towering Qutub Minar complex that dates back to the 12th century. The early Mughal architecture of Humayun’s Tomb was the beginning of an architectural era that culminated in the Taj Mahal.
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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
See the heritage sights of Delhi on this Private. Benefit from the services of a professional Govt. Approved Tour Guide & an Air-conditioned car. Visit the World’s Heritage Sites such as the towering Qutub Minar complex that dates back to the 12th century. The early Mughal architecture of Humayun’s Tomb was the beginning of an architectural era that culminated in the Taj Mahal.
• Exclusive to Viator
• Family-friendly
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your preferences
Itinerary
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Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
At 09:00 AM or your given time pick-up from your preferred location in Delhi / Gurugram / Noida. Our driver will come to receive you and sightseeing/Heritage tour of Old & New Delhi begins. Your tour guide would meet you on the way and assist you all day.
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Start with Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque) is the congregational mosque of Old Delhi. It was commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler known as Shah Jahan. Who was a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. The mosque is sited on a high plinth atop a natural hillock. it is the largest mosque in India & Due to its magnificence and size, it is often regarded as the apotheosis of Indian mosque design.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Red Fort Drive around & explore 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.
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
India Gate is an Arc-de-Triomphe-like 140 feet high gateway that was constructed as a War Memorial in memory of the 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives during the First World War. An eternal flame burns night and day to commemorate the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the India-Pakistan War of 1971. Stroll up the broad avenue and enjoy the cool breeze. This spot remains a favourite place for families and young ones to enjoy an ice cream from the several carts that are lined by.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India
The Viceroy’s House after independence became the official home of the President of India which is popularly known as Rashtrapati Bhavan. The decision to build a residence for the British Viceroy during the capital of India would be relocated from Calcutta to Delhi. The splendour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is multi-dimensional. its vast mansion and architecture are breathtaking. More than these, it has a hallowed existence in the annals of democracy for being the residence of the President of the largest democracy in the world. 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
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River 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
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Parliament House was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It is one of the most impressive buildings in New Delhi. The Parliament House comprises a central hall which is circular and is considered to be a very important part of the building since this is the place where the Indian Constitution was drafted. The Parliament houses the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and a library hall. where a country of 1.3 billion people is managed. The government of the largest democracy in the world sits in the parliament house.
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Next visit Humayun’s tomb which is a world heritage site & final resting place of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent. This splendid piece of architecture was commissioned by Humayun’s chief consort Empress Bega Begum in the year 1565 and is one of the very few structures that used red sandstone on such a massive scale at that time. The design of Humayun’s tomb is a typical Mughal architecture with Persian influences. This great masterpiece is also home to the remains of many other Mughals, including his wives, son and descendants of the later Emperor Shah Jahan, as well as numerous other subsequent Mughals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutub Minar is 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. It was hit by lightning a couple of times and was damaged & subsequent rulers repaired it. Thus it is standing mightily as it was before till date. Qutub Minar is the favourite destination of tourists. It is India’s one of the most visited monument. After your tour, you will be driven back to the hotel or airport. Your tour ends with sweet memories of Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
