PACKAGE-2 (2 days
tour) "Explore Delhi, the colourfull capital of India
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Qutub Minar- Chattarpur Mandir- Tughlakabad- Humayun's Tomb-
Nizam-Ud-Din Shrine- Lotus Temple- Dilli Haat-
Purana Quila (Old Fort)- India Gate- Janthat Mantar- Jama
Masjid- Red Fort
Day
1
Qutub
Minar
Morning after
breakfast, straight drive to Qutab Minar. This magnificent
structure is located at a small village called Mehrauli
in south Delhi. Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty
built this huge towe in 1199 AD This monument used to be
the landmark of delhi.It is made of fluted red sandstone
with 72.5 metres hight and fully carved with the theme of
holy Qurran.
Here one
can also find the huge Iron Pillar which was raised in memory
of the Gupta King Chandragupta The IIND or Vikramaditya.
Chattarpur
Mandir
Chattarpur Mandir is one of the most popular Hindu temples
in Delhi. This Temple complex is just 4 kms from Qutb Minar.
Here one can view the classic example of modern temple architecture.
The main Temple is dedicated to goddess Durga, and others
of Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi and Ganesha.
Tughlakabad
After that drive to
Tughlakabad Fort which is just 10 km from Qutab Minar. Tughlakabad
fort has fortified ramparts, underground chambers, tall
gateways and towers. One can ejoy the prominent structure
of Ghiasudin's Mausoleum whiich was built with marble and
red sandstone.
Humayun's
Tomb
Next place to cover
is the Humayun's Tomb. It is one of the famous archiyechtural
site which was designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza
Ghiyas. Even people say that The Taj Mahal has been inspired
by Humayun's Tomb.
Nizam-Ud-Din
Shrine
After lunch, visit
to the tomb of the famous sufi saint Hazrat Nizam-ud-din
Auliya. Inside the premises there is a tank, the tomb of
Amir Khusru and the grave of Jahanara, the daughter of Shah
Jahan.
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Lotus
Temple
After that drive to The Bahai Temple is populary known
as Lotus Temple for its shape.This is one of the three
lotus temples in world.It was Built by the Baha'i
community between 1980 and 1986.It is a very recent
architectural addition in Delhi. |
The whole
structure is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand.It
contains nine pools and in the middle, its the lotus shape
temple which is an ideal place for meditation.
Dilli
Haat
Evening vsit to Dilli
haat which a shopping centre with tradiional environment.
Here one can find all the handicrafts, souvenirs and food
items of all states of India.
Day
2
Purana
Quila (Old Fort)
Morning after
breakfast, drive straight to Purana Quila or Old Fort. This
huge fort was Built by Humayun and modified by Sher Shah
Suri. People can also find the old structures of Indraprastha,
the capital of Pandavas of Mahabharata.
Now in one
part of this huge fort, there is the national zoological
park is there which is also worth to visit.
India
Gate
Then drive
to the famous India gate, which was built in 1911 in memory
of 90,000 soldiers of Indian Army died in World WarI.
Jantar
Mantar
After India
Gate, drive to Janthat Mantar. This astronomical observatory
was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1725. Here
one can find the sun clock and the and the towers which
can predict eclipses and other movement of solar system.
Birla
Mandir
The Laxminarayan
Temple is called the Birla Mandir, which was built by the
industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. This temple contains
a large garden, fountains and idols of several deities.
Jama
Masjid
After lunch drive straight
to Jama Masjid. This Mosque was built by Shahjahan in 1658.
It is the largest mosque in India with a seating capacity
of more than 20,000 people.
Chandini
Chowk
Chandini Chowk is just
next to Jama Masjid which is a colorful shopping center
and the biggest whole sale market in Asia.
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Red
Fort
Then visit to
the Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jahan in
1639, when he finaly decided to shift his capital
to New Delhi from Agra. In evening the tour will end
up with the Sound and Light show in Red Fort which
will narrate and show the importance and the places
like Diwan-e-am, Diwan-e-Khas, Rang Mahal, Hamam,
Moti Masjid and The Mina Bazar.
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