Heritage Tour of Delhi including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park
On this four-hour private tour of Delhi, your local guide will take you to some of the city’s most famous sites. Start with a visit to the Yogmaya and Chhatarpur Temples and learn about their history. Next visit Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Gain an understanding of early-Afghan architecture during a stop at the World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar before returning to your hotel.
Highlights • Hear the tale of the Hindu epic, Mahabharata on a visit to the Yogmaya Temple • Marvel at the Hindu and Islamic elements of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar • Walk through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to see various monuments from the 13th to the 19th century • See the second-largest temple complex in India, the Chhatarpur Temple • Choice of two different departure times to suit your schedule
Options
1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
What's included in Heritage Tour of Delhi including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Yogmaya Temple
You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi according to the time slot selected by you. Start your tour at Yogmaya Temple, where your local guide will greet you upon arrival. Walk around the grounds of this impressive Hindu temple, which is believed to be one of the only five remaining temples from the Mahabharata period. Enter the impressive interior and listen in as your guide describes Phool Walon Ki Sair — a colorful festival that takes place here each year — and learn more about the Goddess Yogmaya.
Qutub Minar
After that visit Qutub Minar, a soaring, 238-foot high stone tower, which was built by Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak in the twelfth century. This is the tallest brick minaret in the world. At its base is the Quwwat-Ul Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A twenty-three feet high iron pillar, which was built in the fourth century, stands in the courtyard of the mosque.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
From Qutub Minar take a short 15-minute walk to the nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Your guided walk through the historical monuments and crumbling ruins will provide a unique look at the city’s past. Your guide will explain the significance of the Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban, as well as several other key attractions in the park.
Inclusions
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Traditional Indian lunch (beverage excluded)
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for the tour is 12 years.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 39 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
