Day 01
Delhi Archaeological Heritage Tour
- Humayun's Tomb
- Time to Spend: 1-1.5 hours
- Highlights: Start your day by visiting Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an excellent example of Mughal architecture. It is known to be the inspiration for the Taj Mahal, with its grand gardens and stunning red sandstone structure.
- Qutub Minar Complex
- Time to Spend: 1 hour
- Highlights: Proceed to Qutub Minar, a towering 12th-century minaret built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. The complex also houses the Iron Pillar and several other ancient ruins, offering insight into Delhi's medieval history.
- Mehrauli Archaeological Park
- Time to Spend: 1-1.5 hours
- Highlights: Adjacent to Qutub Minar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a vast area filled with centuries-old monuments, tombs, and structures. Notable sites include the Jamali Kamali Mosque, Rajon ki Baoli (stepwell), and Balban's Tomb.
- Tughlaqabad Fort
- Time to Spend: 1 hour
- Highlights: Visit Tughlaqabad Fort, an impressive 14th-century fortress built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Although now in ruins, the fort, with its massive stone walls and scenic views of the surroundings, gives a sense of the grandeur of the Tughlaq dynasty.
- Purana Qila (Old Fort)
- Time to Spend: 1-1.5 hours
- Highlights: Visit Purana Qila, an ancient fort believed to have been built by Sher Shah Suri. It features beautiful gateways, a mosque, and a serene lake for a short boat ride. The on-site museum showcases artifacts from various periods of Delhi's history.
- Hauz Khas Complex
- Time to Spend: 1 hour
- Highlights: End your day at Hauz Khas Complex, which dates back to the 13th century. The complex includes a medieval reservoir, a mosque, and several tombs, providing a mix of tranquillity and history amidst a bustling area.
