Full-Day Delhi City Highlights Tour
Meet your tour guide at 9:00 a.m., who will pick you up from your desired location in Delhi/NCR and proceed for a full-day tour of Delhi. However, the tour can also start earlier if preferred. The vehicle is available for 8 hours and covers up to 80 kilometres. Your guide will assist you throughout the journey and explain the city's history and culture.
The major attractions you will visit are:
India Gate: Designed by Edward Lutyens, it is a war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who died during World War I. The names of many soldiers who died during World War I are inscribed on its walls.
Red Fort: Red Fort, or Lal Quila, is a popular tourist attraction in Delhi. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the fort in 1648 when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Jama Masjid: The largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan in 1656 AD. The mosque can accommodate about 25,000 people. Its domes are built in white marble, and the prayer hall has 260 pillars.
Old Fort: Humayun started the fort's construction in 1533 AD, but before it was completed, Sher Shah Suri defeated him and captured Delhi. Sher Shah Suri completed the fort and named it Shergarh.
Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's Tomb is the mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Humayun. Bega Begum, also known as Haji Begum, the wife of Humayun, constructed the mausoleum for her husband.
Qutab Minar: The construction of Qutab Minar was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD, but he died before completing it. His son-in-law and successor, Iltutmish, completed the construction of the building.
Lotus Temple: Also known as the Bahai Temple, this monument is designed like a lotus flower. The Lotus Temple is an ideal place to visit if you are looking for moments of peace and tranquillity in the crowded city.
Apart from the above-mentioned sightseeing options, there are various other tourist attractions you can visit on your tour of Delhi. Some other sightseeing places in Delhi include Lodhi Gardens, National Museum, Jantar Mantar, Dilli Haat, and the Garden of Five Senses. This tour can be customised.
