Rustic Delhi tour & Skip the tourist traps
ID: GYG886046-1392388
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Tour to the forgotten chapters of Delhi, Discover ancient spots which are less touristic and more historic. Enjoy the rustic pure historic monuments of Delhi and learn about its fabulous past.
0800am: We pick up from your hotel that is centrally located in Delhi and proceed towards the lost city of Delhi: - "Mehruali forest and its ruins". This 1200 year old city hides many ruins from different kingdoms of Delhi and is truly mysterious and enigmatic in its belly. Walk past many ruins which have been half buried under the sands of time and waiting to be rescued yet from the archaeologists. Lush greenery and the forest breeze transports you back to a bygone era.
10 Am: We move towards another lost garden city collectively known as "Lodhi gardens" complex of monuments. Set among the surprisingly green settings, this area has many monuments dating back to the 1400's era. A couple of massive tombs, a 500 year old bridge across a lost river and a boutique mosque from mughal era.
11 Am: Safdarjung tomb: An ancient copy of Taj mahal, this last major monument built by mughals is termed as "Last flicker of the dying lamp of Mughal architecture"", also set among a "charbagh" pattern, this beautiful mausoleum is dedicated to a mughal governor known as "Safdarjung".
1200hrs noon: Agrasen baoli: An haunted stepwell 1000 year old hiding mysterious and haunts. The architecture is stunning and looks to be built by aliens specially when you see the sudden decline of steps going into the depths of earth.
1230hrs: Free Time given for guests for their lunch. We can also suggest a famous local restaurant serving local delicacies.
1330 hrs: Secret Old Delhi quarters: Over the internet everyone has been selling famous old towns of Delhi and most of the tours are stereotypical and typical. We travel into the hidden corners of Old Delhi and know about the real culture, ancient settlements/ houses, cuisine and its culture. Also hop on to a cycle rickshaw to have a joy ride in the bustling lanes of old town.
1530hrs: Drive back to your hotel in delhi and the tour ends
Highlights
- Lost cities and corners of Delhi
- Skip the tourist traps and discover real antiquity of Delhi city
- Less touristic and more historic sites where even archaeologists are new
- Also visit Old Delhi's secret corridors untouched by the travel agents
- Comfortable Car and knowledgeable guide
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.