After the breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi .The Tour includes the following places:
Red Fort: The World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO, the fortress dates back to the Mughal era. The name is adopted from the red sandstone that is used for the fortress. Set beside the River Yamuna, the fort boundaries are over 2.4 kms in perimeter . In 1638 constrcutiom began on orders of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and was completed in 1648. The major attractions include a Diwan-e-Am (Hall for public audience), a Rang Mahal (a water- cooled apartment of royal ladies) and a Pearl Mosque, which was constructed with white marble. The two hallways of the Red fort are: a) The Delhi gate and b) The Lahori gate, and both this gates face the renowned Chandni Chowk.
Jama Masjid: One of the country’s major mosques where huge number of Muslims offer their prayers, Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction are visible in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.
Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): The vibrant streets of Chandni Chowk is one of the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. Among the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods and watches. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Paranthawale Gali here is known for its mouthwatering paranthas is also positioned in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan is also situated here.
Raj Ghat: Honoring the Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, Raj Ghat is an elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River. A dedicatory ritual is still performed every Friday, in his memory.
Birla Mandir: The popular prayer site of Birla Mandir comprising of idols of numerous divinites of Hindu Mythology is among the must-visit places in Inda. It is situated close to Connaught Place. In 1938, an industrial Raja Baldev Birla constructed the Birla Mandir.
India Gate: India Gate is a free standing, 42 meter high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.
Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): The Rashtrapati Bhawan is the authorised dwelling place of the President of India. The residence was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.
Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the mausoleum is said to be the inspiration behind the wonderful Taj Mahal.
Qutub Minar: The outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was constructed by a Muslim King, Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) was 72.5m tall and its base is a mosque. The archaeological park too is one of the World Heritage Sites in Delhi.
Bahai’s Temple: A very new architectural wonder, one of the most popular sites in Delhi is the temple of the Bahai sect. This temple is visible from quite a lot of spots in South Delhi. This temple is molded in the shape of a Lotus and has precisely been given the name.
Overnight stay in Delhi.