New Delhi Trip Overview
A charming walking tour among the Charming city designed by British Architect “Edward Lutyens”…now the political heart of Independent India.The city has influence of european style and was a symbol grandeur , power of British empire. the one man brand for his innovative and adaptive architecture. The principle architectural designs has been to weave into the fabric of Indian architectural shapes and features.Take a tour around some of New Delhi’s imposing heritage buildings. Admire the beauty of the most important buildings of India and Embark on a journey that gives a glimpse of the history and insights of the famous “Lutyens Delhi”. Sir Edward lutyen the “the greatest British architect” behind the marvel city of era.
What a way to end this tour by having a fabulous Lunch with a local south indian family. South Indian food has earned much fame across the globe, particularly for scrumptious dishes like Dosa, Vada, Idli, Uttapam and Sambar.
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Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A charming walking tour among the Charming city designed by British Architect “Edward Lutyens”…now the political heart of Independent India.The city has influence of european style and was a symbol grandeur , power of British empire. the one man brand for his innovative and adaptive architecture. The principle architectural designs has been to weave into the fabric of Indian architectural shapes and features.Take a tour around some of New Delhi’s imposing heritage buildings. Admire the beauty of the most important buildings of India and Embark on a journey that gives a glimpse of the history and insights of the famous “Lutyens Delhi”. Sir Edward lutyen the “the greatest British architect” behind the marvel city of era.
What a way to end this tour by having a fabulous Lunch with a local south indian family. South Indian food has earned much fame across the globe, particularly for scrumptious dishes like Dosa, Vada, Idli, Uttapam and Sambar.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
After meeting our guide at exit gate no 4 of the RK Ashram Metro station, we immediately board an TUK TUK to reach “Rashtrapati Bhawan”. You will walk past the imposing Presidential Palace with its huge gardens. It is one of the largest residences of a Head of State in the world. Near to it stands the circular colonnaded building of the Parliament House. We wont go inside the palace obviously because Our President resides in there.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Walk upto the India Gate, a majestic War Memorial that was built in honor of the 70 000 soldiers of the British Indian army who lost their lives in the First World War. We also walk past the the stately avenue of Raj Path that is flanked by offices of the Government of India towards one end.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 1 Sacred Heart Cathedral Sacred Heart Cathedral Sacred Heart Cathedral Ashok Place, New Delhi 110001 India
One of the oldest church bruildings in New Delhi, the Sacred Heart Cathedral is the headquarters of the Catholic Archdiocese in Delhi. Construction of the Sacred Heart Cathedral began in 1930 and the building was designed by British architect Henry Medd. Inspired by Italian architecture, the building of the cathedral is complete with white pillars holding up a canopy and circular turrets rising up from the roof. The interior of the cathedral has a high domed ceiling and wide arches. There is also a large and impressive fresco of the Last Supper at the altar.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Next visit a Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, situated close by in Connaught Place, the shopping district of New Delhi. The golden dome and flagpole of the Gurdwara are a major landmark of Delhi. The water tank in the Gurdwara is considered to have healing powers. Every day thousands of people are provided free meals from the large kitchen of the Gurdwara. After the visit to the Gurudwara, we shall walk back to the “RK Ashram metro station” where the tour finally comes to the end.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gole Market, New Delhi 110001 India
What a way to end this tour, enjoy a solemn authentic South Indian with a south Indian family itself. South Indian food has earned much fame across the globe, particularly for scrumptious dishes like Dosa, Vada, Idli, Uttapam and Sambar. Enjoy your meal while having a warm cultural interaction with the family knowing thier local customs and food habits.
Finally our guide will drop you back to the RK Ashram Metro Station
Duration: 45 minutes
