Create your own tour of Delhi as per your preferences and interests. The tour can be a mix-and-match of historical monuments, religious attractions or something closer to nature. There is something for everyone, be it a child, adult or elderly. Delve into Indian history at the National Museum, admire the towering minaret – Qutab Minar, go on a nature walk or visit a house of worship, or visit all – in a single day. Choose upto 6 sites in total as per your choice. Please note that accordingly a route will charted our, keeping in mind opening-closing time, proximity, travelling time and peak periods.
Monuments & Memorials
Red Fort
Red Fort: A dominating red sandstone fort in the old city centre built in 1639 under the reign Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The fort encompasses various chambers, gardens, a mosque, museum & even a marketplace in the pathway entrance. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Qutub Minar: A towering 72 metre high minaret made of red sandstone in 1193 under the auspices of Mughal ruler Qutub-ud-din Aibak & later Illtutmish. The entire complex has some interesting architectural highlights. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Humayun’s Tomb: Commissioned by Humayun’s first wife in 1869, this is the first garden-tomb of the Indian sub-continent. The tomb itself and other smaller monuments are impressive in their extensive red sandstone livery. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Humayun’s Tomb
Raj Ghat: This memorial marking the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi reminds one of the non-violent campaigns undertaken to gain independence for India from the colonial British rule.
Gandhi Smriti: The place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life. The entire complex is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi & displays his personal belongings & articles.
Safdarjung’s Tomb: A red sandstone & marble mausoleum set amidst a garden. It was built in 1754 in the memory of statesman Safdarjung.
Religious Sites
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: One of the most prominent house of worship for the Sikhs dedicated to their Eighth guru. The complex houses a langar hall (free kitchen), museum & a sarovar (sacred pool) Jama Masjid,
Chandni Chowk: Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan & completed in 1656, it is one of the largest and best known mosques in India
Laxmi Narayan Temple: Built in honour of Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of wealth) in 1939, this temple complex also houses side temples dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha. Lotus Temple (Bahá’í’ house of worship): The lotus flower shaped temple is an architectural marvel and houses a huge prayer hall
Lodhi Monument
Nature
Lodhi Gardens (Includes Lodhi monument)
Mehrauli Archaeological Park (Includes Jamali Kamali Tomb & Mosque)
Deep Park & lake, Hauz Khas (Includes Hauz Khas tomb)
National Zoological park
Shopping
Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat, INA
Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place), Janpath
Mall mile, Saket
Other
National Museum Rail Museum
Tour Duration: 8 hours Start by 8 a.m.
