Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing Tours

Delhi is the capital City of India and one of the most blooming and grooming tourist city. Delhi can be separated with two sections – Old Delhi and New Delhi

There are heritage monuments, architectural buildings surrounded by lakes and gardens in Delhi. You can hire an Expert Language Guides for your convenience. It is a wonderful way to see the fascinating sightseeing of both Old Delhi and New Delhi. This tour will be one of the memorable in your lifetime.

Tour Highlights:

Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, Birla Temple/Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Gurudwara BanglaSahib, India Gate, President House, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun’s Tomb.

Duration of Delhi Sightseeing: 8hours Approx

Tourist Visiting Places both Old Delhi and New Delhi

Old Delhi has lots of sightseeing opportunities where you can enjoy to your fullest. But on every Sunday Old Delhi remains closed.

Red Fort in New Delhi

First of all visit the Red Fort. It is one of the World Heritage Site listed in UNESCO that was built by Shah Jahan in the year 1638. For 200 years, it was the residence of the Mughal emperor of India. The structures in the fort are constructed of red sandstone, bordered by a four- storeyed minaret which is covered by three large domes banded of 'black and white marble. Drive pass through outside and then proceed for JamaMasjid.

Jama Masjid in Old Delhi

In the year 1656, the Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan and one of the largest Mosque in India and this was also built by Shah Jahan. Thousands of worshippers come here to worship. You will get some robes outside the markets to get inside the mosque. Only gents are allowed to go inside the mosque for prayer but ladies can stand outside and pray according to Muslim’s rituals.

Chandni  Chowk in Old Delhi

After drive pass through Red Fort proceed towards some nearby places like Chandni Chowk - literally means ‘moonlit market’and was established during the 17th century. It was once known for India’s largest wholesale markets. The market is also called as the Fatehpuri Bazaar. Here you can find all types of garments shops, spices, dry fruits markets, street foods like chats, bhelpurietc. Roam around the market and explore some unique and select some best out of it.

Rajghat in New Delhi

Rajghat is a memorial place for of our Nation’s Father Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated. It is located near the bank of Yamuna River. There is a museum where you can see some of his artifacts that has been kept and displayed in the museum.

 Birla Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in New Delhi

Birla Temple or Lakshimi Narayan Mandir is one of the major tourist destinations in New Delhi. Lakshmi Narayan Temple is also known as Birla mandir. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to idols of goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is also a religious place for Sikhism. Thousands of devotees come here to pray for their well-being. Before entering you should keep your shoes outside. There is a holy lake and a Langar Hall where free food are provided to the people.

Lunch at Connaught Place Best Restaurant available in New Delhi

Connaught Place is one of the largest business and industrial centre in New Delhi. There are many Shopping malls and restaurants where you can find various Indian cuisines to taste. Take your lunch in any restaurant as you prefer or you will be assisted by our tour guide for a good restaurant. After lunch you will be continue for the rest of the sightseeing in New Delhi.

India Gate in New Delhi

India Gate is a memorable gate where the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers were killed during the World War I of 1919. It is one of the most attractive tourist destination places in New Delhi.

President House/Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi

After passing through India Gate pass through the President House nearby the India Gate. It is also known as RashtrapatiBhawan and officially it is the home place of Indian President. Inside there is a Mughal Gardens. It remains open for only one month and tourists are allowed to visit the garden.

Qutub Minar in New Delhi

You will be proceeding to Qutub Minar. It was built in the year 1193 which is 73 m-high tower of victory by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. The monument depicted the both Muslim and Hindu style of architecture. Originally it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

Lotus Temple in New Delhi

Lotus Temple is one of the most tourist visiting places and a prominent attraction in Delhi. The shape of the temple is Lotus Flower and is a Baha’i house of worship and a common symbol to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity and Islam. All religions people come here to pray in the pray hall that will gives you peace and tranquility.

Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi

Humayun’s Tomb was built after Humayun’s death after nine years by his widow wife Hamida Banu Begam in between the year 1569 -70 A.D. All monuments in New Delhi open after sunrise and before sunset. After that we will proceed to Humayun Tomb.

Optional Tours in New Delhi or Evening Leisure activities in New Delhi

If you want to try some Indian local dishes you will be assisted for Dinner at Karim’s or at Chor Bizarre Restaurent in Delhi. These are some most reputed and well-known restaurant to try Indian Traditional cuisine.  

Crocus Travel also recommend the Hotel bookings are available in New Delhi

We offer your the best and chepest hotel accommodation in Delhi for your safe journey always

 

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