After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes the following places:
Red Fort: The 17th-century Mughal fortress is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name is taken from a Hindi word Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort for the red sandstone used in its construction. The octet shape fort has a wall of about 2.4 kms and lies along the Yamuna River. Highlights of the fort are 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.
Jama Masjid: One of the country’s major mosques, here hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.
Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods, and watches. Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was home to the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Parantha wale Gali, known for its mouth-watering paranthas is also positioned in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan is also situated here.
Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, the spot marks where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.
India Gate: India Gate is a free-standing, 42-meter high arch. Formerly called the All India War Memorial, the monument is dedicated to 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 honoring the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier) burns for the last four decades.
Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by British Architect Edward 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. The garden tomb is one of the world heritage sites inscribed by UNESCO and is said to be the motivation behind the 'wonder of the world' Taj Mahal.
Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque. It is one of the UNESCO listed heritage sites in India.
Overnight stay in Delhi.