Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions to offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place, Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza. Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub Minar to view the excellence of Mughal architecture.
Visit Old Delhi- the former center of Mughal power which offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling markets. Visit the Red Fort built in 1648 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famous for his great edifice of love the Taj Mahal. Also see the biggest mosque in India the Jama Masjid, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1658. Then drive through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk to get a feel of the royal life of the Mughal emperors.
Post lunch you will be taken to see the “New Delhi” which came into existence much later, and is also known as Lutyens Delhi, taking after the name of a British architect who was largely responsible in designing India Gate, Presidential House, Secratariat, Parliament House and many other buildings in that area.
Visit the recent jewel in the crown, Lotus Temple and then drive on to see the tallest tower in Delhi, known as Qutub Minar, which declared the arrival and rise of Islam in India.
Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Travelite run half and full-day tours of the city on guaranteed departures.
There is also an evening tour of Delhi. Passengers can also be picked up for these tours from select hotels. Please confirm from your hotels travel desk about the nearest pick-up point.
Local sightseeing tours are operated by:
DTTDC, New Delhi tour; 0900-1400 hrs. Old Delhi tour, 1415-1800 hrs.
ITDC, New Delhi tour, 0900-1400 hrs. Old Delhi tour, 1415-1800 hrs.
New and Old Delhi, 0900-1800 hrs.
Delhi is also the base for one-day excursions to Agra, Jaipur and many other places in and around Delhi.
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