Private Old Delhi tour by tourism ministry approved company
The Old Delhi tour takes us back to the 17th century to the Mughal Era. We will visit Jama Masjid India’s most magnificent mosque, the majestic Red Fort, the charming old bazaars of Chandni Chowk, Asia’s largest spice market at Khari Baoli , Dariba Khan the famous Gems & Jewelry bazaar, Kinari Bazaar the wedding shopping destination and Sis Ganj Gurudwara, revered by the Sikh community.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Private Old Delhi tour by tourism ministry approved company
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We will see one of the largest mosques in the world. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the builder of Taj Mahal. After the construction of the monument in 1656, it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period.
Red Fort
This 17th century Fort of the Mughal Kings reflects the zenith of creativity prevalent in architecture during the Mughal Era. The Red Fort is a fusion of Indian, Persian and European Art. It is also famous for being the venue of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s “Freedom at Mid Night” speech on 15th Aug 1947 after India’s Independence.
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is a great place for the feel of the medieval bazaars of India! It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as part of his new capital Shahjahanabad. . It was initially shaped as a square at the centre of which was a pool that shimmered in the moonlight which is what the market is named after. The shops around the bazaar were arranged in a half moon pattern around the square. Legend has it that Shah Jahan had Chandni Chowk built so that his daughter Jahan Ara could buy whatever she wanted! Today it is the largest wholesale market in Asia. This market is also famous for affordable fashion covering daily-wear sarees to bridal sarees, suits and lehengas.
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- Private car
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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