Urban Adventures in Heritage Old Delhi

Highlights

Jai S.

Delhi
English, Hindi (Native)
2 hours 30 min
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 10 people

Tour to the alley and quarters of an erstwhile imperial era, the private mansions or Havelis of Old Delhi. Take a sneak peek into the lives of the erstwhile influence with Chunnamal’s Haveli, Begum Samru’s, or Mirza Ghalib. These will fill you with both nostalgia and wonder.


Meeting Point

Gate no 1, "Lal Quila" metro station

08:00 AM

Meeting at the Metro station (Lal Quila Metro Station, gate No.1)

Meet our guide outside the gate No.1 of "Lal Quila" Metro station

08:10 AM

Departure

Soon we will pass through the twin temples of "Red Temple", a Jain minority sect temple & "Shiva Temple", a Hindu temple. Soon a "Sikh" temple will emerge in front of your eyes with its huge Gold plated dome.

On the opposite side is standing a British-era Church with a functioning missionary school. Now we are entering an enormous jewellery market known as "Dariba Kalan" selling handcrafted jewels and precious stones.

08:50 AM

Paranthewaali gali

We then take a right turn and enter "Parantawali Gali" (bread-makers alley) be amazed to watch bread of different enormous sizes for sale and being devoured by the food buffs, it is said that no one can finish off a single bread completely due to its size and richness. Adjacent to it is a complex of Mughal era mansions known as "Nau Ghara" literally meaning 09 homes. The descendants of the erstwhile merchant families still live here and continue their hereditary mercantile business of clothes and apparel. A very good spot for doing photography besides the giant old gateways and wooden doors.

09:00 AM

Mirza Ghalib Haveli

Now we are entering Most haveli of this place "Mirza Ghalib haveli", who was a noted Mughal courtier and a poet. We will now cover our last point "Chunamal Ki Haveli".

09:30 AM

Asia''s Biggest Spice Market

Spice Market: We shall walk towards the largest spice hub of Asia! and it is known as "Khari Baoli". Be amazed to see the bustling bazaar full of colourful spices and the merchant shops.

10:00 AM

Jama Mosque and drive back

drive back to Delhi

10:30 AM

End of the tour

Finally, we are landing on the giant stairs and steps of "Jama Mosque", the biggest mosque of India built by the creator of Taj Mahal " The Shah Jahan". OPTIONAL : We can take a short rickshaw ride to reach the mosque, costing only INR 30 Per Person, it shall save time and labour. After visiting the mosque our Rickshaw and our guide will drop you back at the "Lal Quila" metro station to conclude the tour.

Ending Point

Gate no 1, "Lal Quila" metro station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Storyteller guide

What‘s not included

Hotel pickup and drop

Entry fee of Jama Mosque is USD 5 per person, you can skip entering same if you wish

Important Information

Please feel free to contact me for any kind of arrangement.

No shorts are allowed in religious structures

Jama mosque has an entry fees of INR 300 Per person, one can skip entering the same and take photos from outside

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
$58/ per group

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