Old Delhi tour with a Local
New Delhi, India
Start your Old Delhi walking tour with your guide meeting at pick-up point/hotel. Travel in Delhi’s lifeline i.e. Metro to start your tour from Chandni Chowk. Your first destination would be visiting a Sikh temple where you can enjoy peace and charity flowing by Sikh volunteers.
Our next destination would be exploring the spice market to learn about Indian spices and ancient medicine technique known as Ayurveda. Get a chance to sample and carry back to your home as well.
We then head towards Ghalib’s house, a renowned poet during declining Mughal rule whose poetry is still reminiscent of declining Mughal rule.
Take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid,17th Century Mosque.
You would also taste some paranthas to have some local flavors that would end your tour on a high note.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Rd, New Delhi 110006 India
Your first destination would be visiting Sikh temple where 9th Sikh Guru was Executed under the orders of Mughal Emperor.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Khari Baoli, India
Our next destination would be exploring the spice market to learn about Indian spices and ancient medicine technique known as Ayurveda. Get a chance to sample and carry back to your home as well.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli, Gali Qasim Jaan Ballimaran, New Delhi 110002 India
We then head towards Ghalib’s house, a renowned poet during declining Mughal rule. Known for his love for mangoes and chess game, he saw the end of the Mughal rule.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Take a rickshaw ride to 17th-century mosque where I would share historical facts about Mughals and their rule in India. Also would be sharing some popular facts about Mughals.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gali Paranthe Wali, New Delhi 110006 India
Try some sizzling hot flatbread fried in clarified butter(ghee), accompanied by various curries and sauces to have a taste of local culture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Subway ride tickets
- Entry/Admission - Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
- Entry/Admission - Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli
- Entry/Admission - Gali Paranthe Wali
- Entry/Admission - Khari Baoli
Exclusions
- Gratuities(Recommended)
- Camera/Smartphone Fee at Mosque
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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