DILLI DARSHAN
Accompanying Person Sightseeing
Departing I 16th August 2004
Departure II 17th August 2004
Tour Code ANQTC03




 

Delhi, India’s capital city, is growing at a breathless pace, beyond the scattered citadels of erstwhile dynasties and far beyond the ken of the colonial and latter-day town planners. The pressures notwithstanding, it remains a modern and convenient gateway to India. Remnants of the past and its pace-setting ambitions also make the city a fitting introduction to the often-bewildering aspects of an ancient civilization absorbing contemporary values.

New Delhi is a world away from its older counterpart. Yet, Old Delhi has a richer and more colourful character, stemming from its organic growth over several centuries and its still somewhat medieval ambience.

Tour Old Delhi visiting India Gate, Rajghat, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. A Cycle Rickshaw tour through the lanes and by-lanes of the famous and colourful bazaars of Chandni Chowk will be arranged.
 
0900 hrs Assemble in the hotel lobby to proceed for a panoramic tour of the Old Delhi

India Gate

India Gate, a majestic structure, 42 metres high, is set at the end of Rajpath, perhaps the most beautiful area of New Delhi with plush green lawns in the back drop. Designed and built by the Lutyens, it was originally called All India War Memorial in memory of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in campaigns of World War I, the North- West Frontier operations of the same time and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. On the walls of the structure are inscribed the names of all the soldiers.

Rajghat

India’s most potent symbol of nationhood, Rajghat is the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation. A somber, black granite platform inscribed with his last words, Hay Ram! (Oh God!) now stands here. The only splash of colour comes from the garlands of orange marigolds that are draped over the platform.

Red Fort

Red sandstone battlements give this imperial citadel its name, Lal (“Red”) Qila (“Fort”). Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1639, it took nine years to build and was the seat of Mughal power until 1857 when the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was dethroned and exiled.

Chandni Chowk

This large trading area in North India was once a quiet road, shaded by banyans, with a canal flowing along its entire length. Jahanara, Shah Jahan’s daughter, had a square built on this road and in its centre a pool, which was fed by the canal. On a clear night the water reflected the light of the moon; so it came to be known as Chandni Chowk, the moonlit square. The nobility built mansions here, shops sprang up along the street, and Chandni Chowk became the most fashionable place in the empire.

Jama Masjid

This grand Mosque, with three imposing black and white marble domes and twin minarets framing its great central arch, was built in 1656 by the Emperor Shah Jahan, on a natural mound. It took six years and 5,000 workers to construct, at a cost of nearly a million rupees. A magnificent flight of sandstone steps leads to the great arched entrances.
1300 hrs Lunch at a 'one- of- a- kind' restaurant, Chor Bizarre at The Broadway Hotel
1400 hrs Proceed for a Tour of New Delhi

Tour of New Delhi starts with visiting the Humayun's Tomb, The Lotus Temple & The Qutab Minar. Drive along the Rajpath towards the residence of the President of the Republic of India – the Rashtrapathi Bhawan. It is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings.

Humayun’s Tomb

It is the first and one of the finest examples of a garden tomb, which was later perfected in the Taj Mahal. Its high arches, its double dome and its restrained grandeur are characteristic of Mughal architecture. It was begun in 1564 by his widow, Haji Begum, nine years after his death, and designed by a Persian architect Misak Mirza Ghiyas.

Lotus Temple

It is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith. The Bahá'í Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions. Its founder, Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahá'ís as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad. It is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.

Qutab Minar

In 1199, Qutabuddin laid the foundation of the Qutab Minar, which is still one of Delhi’s landmarks. It is likely that he meant it to be both a symbol of victory and a minaret for the adjoining mosque. From a base of 14.32 meters it rises 72.5 meters, tapering at its height to 2.75 meters. It is still the tallest stone tower in India, a perfect example of a minar, and one of the finest Islamic monuments ever to be raised. It was completed by Qutabuddin’s son-in-law and successor, Iltumish.

TOUR COST: INR 4200.00 Per Car (min. 02 pax)
 
Please read the Terms and Conditions
 
The rates include the following specific services:
  • Transportation from/ to the respective hotels
  • Sightseeing Tour of Old & New Delhi
  • Lunch at Chor Bizzare
  • Services of an English Speaking Guide
  • Mineral Water on board

The rates do not include:

  • Any items/services which are not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Table Drinks during meals
  • Currently applicable Entrance fees to monuments, which vary for Foreigners/
  • Indian nationals
  • Camera fees at all the monuments