New Delhi Trip Overview
• Delhi is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time.
The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughal, the ancient Indian, and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city, away from pollution and busy city life that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery.
The capital city is divided into two sections popularly known as Purani Dilli or Old Delhi and Nayi Dilli or New Delhi. Old Delhi is popular for its ancient culture and monuments along with its overcrowded gastronomical lanes. Let’s have a quick peek into the different aspects of Delhi.
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Duration: 4 to 8 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
• Delhi is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time.
The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughal, the ancient Indian, and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city, away from pollution and busy city life that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery.
The capital city is divided into two sections popularly known as Purani Dilli or Old Delhi and Nayi Dilli or New Delhi. Old Delhi is popular for its ancient culture and monuments along with its overcrowded gastronomical lanes. Let’s have a quick peek into the different aspects of Delhi.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb (Maqbaer-e-Humayun) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
It is counted amongst famous towers of the world and added to the world heritage sites. It is 73 meter tall tower having 14.3 metre base diameter, 2.7 meter top diameter, 379 staircases and five storey building. The construction of the Qutub Minar was started by the Qutab-ud-din Aibak however finished by the Iltutmish.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986, costing $10 million. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.
Pass By: Gandhi Smriti, 5 Tees January Marg Birla House, New Delhi 110011 India
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad). … It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation, Antyeshti (Antim Sanskar) on 30 January 1948, a day after his assassination.
Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
While India Gate was built to commemorate the soldiers of the British Indian Army killed during the First World War, a small edifice was constructed under it to honour the soldiers who lost their lives during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. It is an integral part of India Gate.
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib ( listen) is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar.”
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Jama Masjid, Delhi. An excursion of Delhi will be incomplete without a walk through the walled city of Old Delhi. It was founded as Shahjahanabad by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and has maintained the Mughal character about it till yet in some forms.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Red Fort is located at the bank of Yamuna River in the centre of the city, New Delhi. It was constructed by the famous Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 during 17th century. It is built using red stones
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004, India
The Rashtrapati Bhavan ( pronunciation (help. info), “rásh-tra-pa-ti bha-van” ; Presidential Residence” previously “Viceroy’s House”) is the official home of the president located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India.
