New Delhi Trip Overview
This one of a kind Temple tour will show you the 3 different religions and temples here in India. You will get the history and backstory as to why, when and how. Our local guide will confidentially be able to answer any questions you may have.
We take you to Old Delhi, New Delhi, Spice markets, Rooftops, temples and temples and temples, a community kitchen, snacks and water provided and even a look inside of the Jain Bird Hospital.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, Delhi, India
This one of a kind Temple tour will show you the 3 different religions and temples here in India. You will get the history and backstory as to why, when and how. Our local guide will confidentially be able to answer any questions you may have.
We take you to Old Delhi, New Delhi, Spice markets, Rooftops, temples and temples and temples, a community kitchen, snacks and water provided and even a look inside of the Jain Bird Hospital.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Connaught Place, G-22 Marina Arcade, New Delhi 110001 India
We start the tour here, and Rahul will talk about the history of Connaught Place. Beautiful sights to see and lots of picture opportunities. There is then a 5-10 min walk and then proceeding on the Tuk Tuk
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Khari Baoli, India
Here we walk through the spice market as well as the beautiful rooftop that is very famous. Lots of history to be told, gorgeous views and lots of picture opportunities.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Rd, New Delhi 110006 India
The first of the temples on this tour, a Sikh Temple.
We enter the temple, we talk about the history, the religion and how it started. One of the most beautiful temples filled with lots of color and flowers. A must see and a great photo spot.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Rd, New Delhi 110006 India
Rahul will discuss the history of what happened in this square. You will be standing just feet from where the beheading happened, why it happened, when it happened and what exactly happened. A fascinating piece of history will be learnt in this segment of the tour.
“The ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded here on 11 November 1675 on the order of Aurangzeb. Before his body could be quartered and exposed to public view, it was stolen under the cover of darkness by one of his disciples, Lakhi Shah Vanjara, who then burnt his house to cremate the Guru’s body. This place is marked by another gurdwara, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.”
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, Near Parliament House, New Delhi India
Community Kitchen. Here you will sit down for a free meal in this beautiful volunteer kitchen, it is such a heart whelming experience and a must try. You see the kitchen, meet the people, sit with the locals and Rahul will discuss and answer any questions you may have on the religion.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gauri Shankar Temple, Church Mission Marg, New Delhi 110006 India
Hindu temple- This Hindu temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and his wife. You will learn all about the Hindu religion, walk through the temple, pray if you wish, chant if you wish and take pictures if you wish. No selfies are allowed in any of the temples however Rahul would be more than happy to capture the moment for you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, 55 Jain Lal Mandir Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
The last of the temples- Jain religion, you’ll learn what is it, when it started and any questions you may have.
This is the quietest and the calmest of the temples. A great place for serenity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, 55 Jain Lal Mandir Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
JAIN BIRD HOSPITAL- Yes a bird hospital inside of the Temple. This is a must see and something none of the other tours offer. To us, these birds are important and in the Jain religion every living creature is equality as important. This is our favorite section of the tour and Rahul will explain how and why this started.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Connaught Place, G-22 Marina Arcade, New Delhi 110001 India
Back to where this tour begins. Gate 7 you will be dropped back off via Tuk Tuk.
Duration: 20 minutes
