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DETAIL ITINERARY
Pick-up hotel and Delhi sightseeing
Morning after breakfast, Delhi city sightseeing. Visit Old Delhi, Rajghat
(Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi) after Jama Masjid (Mosque) after Rickshaw
ride old Delhi (Optional) chandni chock old market area. After drive to
New Delhi, visit Humayun's tomb, India gate, Rajpath, President house,
Parliament building, after Bangla Sahib Sikh temple, Birla temple and
Qutab Miner (The land mark of the city) after back to hotel and drop at
hotel.
Starting Timing:- (8/Hrs, 80/Kms, Sightseeing/City Tour By Car)
Duration :- Delhi Same Day Full Day Sightseeing
Destination:- Old Delhi Sightseeing / New Delhi Sightseeing
Transport for this Tour
01 to 03 people - Medium sized cars - Indian make
cars like Ambassador or Tata Indica with one baggage each
01 to 05 people - Large cars - Toyota Innova/Qualis or GM Tavera with one
baggage each
06 to 09 people - Tempo Traveller Mini Van with 8 to 9 seats
08 to 14 people - Small coaches with 18 seats
15 to 32 people - Coaches with 27 or 35 seats
All the vehicles are air-conditioned
Included in the Tour
Monuments Fees.
Services of qualified English Speaking Guide for Local Sightseeing tour.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual Air
Conditioned vehicle with English Speaking Driver.
Excluded in the Tour
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Monument Tips, Laundry, Telephone
Bills and Alcoholic beverages.
Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
Unspecified Meals etc.
5.15% service tax
Details :
# Red Fort (closed on Monday)
This grand fort built during the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's reign, this
majestic building made of red sandstone is the location from where the
Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The
Diwan-e-khas, and Diwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light
show are all worth seeing at the Red Fort.
For drop at Red Fort, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Pahargunj kindly
intimate driver or guide timely.
# Jama Maszid
Jama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid is
located in the old city. It stands in front of the Red Fort across the
road. It projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. It was built
between 1644 and 1658.
# Raj Ghat
The memorial of the Father of Nation, Raj Ghat is located amidst a lush
garden. The last utterance of Gandhi "Hey Ram" is inscribed on his
cenotaph in golden letters. There are two Gandhi museums in the premises
namely Gandhi Memorial Museum and Gandhi Smriti Museum.
# Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built by
Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, and is one of five
built by him. The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile
astronomical tables and to predict the time and movements of the sun, moon
and planets.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of
great Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is situated at Delhi. You might have
heard about this tomb but do you know the history of Humayun's tomb? Who
constructed it? Do you know the charges for entrance in Humayun's tomb and
timing for visitors. All the above things I will tell you in this article
about Humayun's tomb.
# Lakshmi Narayan Birla Temple
This is a relatively modern temple build in 1938 by the industrialist B.D.
Birla. The temple was the favourite place of worship of Mahatma Gandhi.
# Indira Gandhi Memorial (closed on Monday)
Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum was the residence of the former Prime
Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. After her assassination, the bungalow
was converted into a museum.
# President House
Rashtrapati Bhawan was formerly known as 'Viceroy's House' and was
occupied by the Governor-General of India, until independence. Also known
as President's House, the building holds a prominent position in New
Delhi. It has 340 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 square feet.
Designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this classical
building uses colors and details peculiar to Indian architecture. It was
completed by 1929 and was officially inaugurated in 1931.
# Parliament House
The Parliament House of India is located in the northwestern side of the
Vijay Chowk in the vicinity of the secretariat buildings. The parliament
house marks governance of the world's largest democracy. The Parliament
House of India has a central hall topped with a domed structure and three
semi circular chambers. These chambers were initially assigned to house
the council of state, legislative assembly and the chamber of princes.
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India Gate
Situated on Rajpath, in the center of Delhi, this 42-meter high arch, was
designed by Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed
their lives during the first World War. Their names can be seen inscribed
on the arch. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame, burns in memory of
the unknown soldier, beneath the shelter of the arch, which is surrounded
by green lawns, fountains and water bodies - an evergreen picnic zone in
the heart of central Delhi.
# Qutab Minar
Built during the reign of Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D., this
72.5 m high pillar is a symbol of the Delhi Sultanate. Near it can be seen
the ruins of Kila Ri Pithora, the fort of Prithviraj Chauhan, and an
amazing iron pillar from Gupta times which has not yet rusted.
# Lotus Temple (closed on Monday)
Lotus Temple is one of the most incredible architectures of the Bahai
faith. It is situated at Kalkaji, a place close to New Delhi. The temple
has been constructed to resemble a lotus flower. The huge lotus flower has
been made out of marble, dolomite, cement, and sand. The temple does not
impose restrictions on any visitor and has been thrown open to people of
all religions. Delhi And transfer for your own destination.
# Akshardham Temple (closed on Monday)
Akshardham shows the traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality.
The compous is a large central monument entirely of stone, exhibitions on
incidents from the life of Swaminarayan and the history of India.
(Tour end with sweet memories)
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