Cultural Trail Around Old Delhi Including Qutub Minar and Chattarpur Temple
New Delhi, India
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 7 hours
Get a chance to explore Delhi’s major monuments in this day tour. Experience the convictions and beliefs of Hindu mythology in Chattarpur Temple, nestled in the fascinating Mehrauli area. Then visit Qutub Minar, an imposing masterpiece built by the Mughals in 1200 CE. Proceed to explore Old Delhi and smell the ageless area. Visit Jama Masjid and, on your own expense, take an ever exciting cycle-rickshaw ride, or visit the exotic spice market and devour the flavors of Indian style parathas.
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Get a chance to explore Delhi’s major monuments in this day tour. Experience the convictions and beliefs of Hindu mythology in Chattarpur Temple, nestled in the fascinating Mehrauli area. Then visit Qutub Minar, an imposing masterpiece built by the Mughals in 1200 CE. Proceed to explore Old Delhi and smell the ageless area. Visit Jama Masjid and, on your own expense, take an ever exciting cycle-rickshaw ride, or visit the exotic spice market and devour the flavors of Indian style parathas.After being picked up from your hotel, you will meet your expert guide and continue on a cultural trail through the marvel of Delhi.
First, head to the Chattarpur Temple with your guide. This temple is located in Chattarpur, the fascinating surroundings of the historical Mehrauli area of South Delhi. The enthralling statues of the deities like Goddess Katyayani, Goddess Mahishasurmardini, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman make the temple a storehouse of faith and religion in Delhi. Your expert guide will guide you through the heritage of the temple.
Proceed further to Qutub Minar, a great masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Qutbu'd-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in 1199 CE. Learn all about the enormity of Mughal architecture as your guide helps you understand the monuments and their significance.
From here, you will be transferred to Old Delhi where the cultural heart of the city still beats. Take a classic Indian style rickshaw ride and experience India like a local. Move ahead to visit the exotic Indian Spices at an Indian spice Bazaar and explore the tangy flavors as you learn about their significance from your guide. Visit the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and one of the last architectural works of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Understand its history as your guide tells you the stories and legend of Delhi.
Finally, no one leaves Old Delhi without a bite of its mouth-watering food. Go paratha hunting and devour the delectable flavors of Delhi. As the day retires, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
First, head to the Chattarpur Temple with your guide. This temple is located in Chattarpur, the fascinating surroundings of the historical Mehrauli area of South Delhi. The enthralling statues of the deities like Goddess Katyayani, Goddess Mahishasurmardini, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman make the temple a storehouse of faith and religion in Delhi. Your expert guide will guide you through the heritage of the temple.
Proceed further to Qutub Minar, a great masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Qutbu'd-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in 1199 CE. Learn all about the enormity of Mughal architecture as your guide helps you understand the monuments and their significance.
From here, you will be transferred to Old Delhi where the cultural heart of the city still beats. Take a classic Indian style rickshaw ride and experience India like a local. Move ahead to visit the exotic Indian Spices at an Indian spice Bazaar and explore the tangy flavors as you learn about their significance from your guide. Visit the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and one of the last architectural works of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Understand its history as your guide tells you the stories and legend of Delhi.
Finally, no one leaves Old Delhi without a bite of its mouth-watering food. Go paratha hunting and devour the delectable flavors of Delhi. As the day retires, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
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