Delhi, INDIA
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The capital of India has been a political powerhouse for millennia, with a legacy no less impressive than ancient cities like Rome, Istanbul and Cairo. Dig deep into the rich, colourful fabric of a city which has lured rulers since the time of the Mahabharata (Indian epic) as Indraprastha. Discover the eight cities of Delhi and trace an eventful timeline over the ages.
A series of kingdoms have flourished in Delhi over the centuries, of which history records a total of eight. Some of these are popular for their iconic monuments, while others lie buried in encroachment and urbanization.
The first evidence of a fortified city in Delhi is believed to be Lal Kot, a city founded by Rajput Tomars in the 8th-century. Start with this historic area, famous for being the location of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutb Minar, the largest brick tower in the world. The complex is striking with its scattered ruins, incomplete pillars and intricate sculptural details. Lal Kot is also home to Delhi’s first mosque, the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, an example of exquisite Indo-Muslim art.
The next stop is Khirki Village, where you will find the lost city of Jahanpanah and the hidden ‘Window Mosque’. A short distance away, in the city of Siri, a stretch of broken walls is the only testament to a 14th-century fort built by Alauddin Khilji. The nearby Hauz Khas fort complex echoes lost splendour with a well-preserved mosque, Feroz Shah's tomb and a grand water reservoir.
After this, drive through New Delhi, the eighth city built by the British during the colonial era, where you will see all the grand symbols of democratic India, including the President’s House, the Parliament House, and the ceremonial India Gate. En route, you will also cross the ruins of the cities of Shergarh (location of the crumbling Old Fort) and Ferozshah Kotla built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq.
Post lunch, the tour reaches its zenith at Shajahanabad (Old Delhi), the city of Shahjahan, designed by his daughter, Jahanara. Experience the vibrant and hectic pace of Chandni Chowk, Asia’a largest bazaar, admire the grandeur of Jama Masjid, India’s most famous mosque and seek serenity at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Sikh shrine). Ponder the heady concoction of history that comes together to make the multi-layered past of Delhi.
Transport: Private Car 
Activity level: Easy
Accessible to wheel chair: Yes 
Kid friendly: Yes 
Languages: English and Local Language 
Inclusions: AC Transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, English speaking guide (8 hrs), rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, illustrated handouts, bottled water and all taxes. 
Exclusions: Entrances, meals, tips. Personal Expenses and Souvenir. 
Gratuities: Not included in tour cost;payable at guest's discretion 
Meet up location: Hotel Pick Up 
End of tour location: Hotel Drop Off Duration: 8 Hours Price: upto 2 adults ₹12600 | Price upto 2 adults | : ₹12,600 |
| Children | : Complimentary for children below 10 years |
25% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 15 to 10 days prior to the tour date.
50% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 9 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
No refund if cancelled less than 5 days prior to the tour date.
For group size more than 4 adults, write to us at info@footprintholidays.com
We can arrange other language speaking guides based on your request and availability
The tour can be customised to suit your needs like change of time, change of pick-up point, etc. You can write to us to info@footprintholidays.com customise your tour as per your preferences.
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