India · Archaeology

Hidden Treasures of Hissar Day Trip from Delhi

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in New Delhi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day heritage trip from Delhi to Hissar
  • 02 Visit the Ancient Site of Agroha
  • 03 Explore Feroz Shah's Palace and Tahakhanas
  • 04 Discover Rakhigarhi, a major Harappan Civilization site
  • 05 Learn about pre-Harappan and Harappan settlements
  • 06 Travel in a private AC car or van
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in New Delhi
  • 08 Optional guide, entrance fees, and lunch available

Discover the lesser-known heritage of Hissar on a full-day trip from Delhi, combining archaeology, medieval architecture, and ancient history in one rewarding journey. Travel by private vehicle and explore the Ancient Site of Agroha, the remains of Feroz Shah's Palace and Tahakhanas, and Rakhigarhi, one of the largest townships of the Harappan Civilization.

Along the way, learn about pre-Harappan settlements, excavated artifacts, historic palace structures, and the urban planning of one of India’s most significant ancient sites. With hotel pickup and drop-off, this day trip offers an easy way to experience some of North India’s hidden historical treasures.

Discover the lesser-known heritage of Hissar on a full-day trip from Delhi, combining archaeology, medieval architecture, and ancient history in one rewarding journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Hisar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pickup time: 7:00 AM Meet your driver and guide at the hotel lobby and start your journey to Hissar. The drive will take approximately 4 hours, covering a distance of 180 kilometers.Arrival in Hissar: 11:00 AM Upon arrival, your guide will take you to the Ancient Site of Agroha, which is believed to be the capital of the legendary king Maharaja Agrasena of the Agrawal community. You'll explore the site and learn about the pre-Harappan settlements and the discoveries made during the excavations, including coins, residential and community houses made of baked bricks, a Buddhist stupa, and a Hindu temple.Next, you'll visit Feroz Shah's Palace and Tahakhanas, which was constructed by the Sultan of Delhi Firoz Shah Tughlaq. You'll see the palace complex, consisting of an open courtyard surrounded by two and three-storeyed structures, and the hollow core strongholds, pillared hall, and other rooms and cells of the palace.After that, you'll proceed to the Ancient Site of Rakhigarhi, one of the five biggest townships of the Harappan Civilization. Here, you'll see the interconnected mounds spread in a huge area, with two mounds thickly populated. The excavations have revealed the mature Harappan phase represented by planned townships having mud-brick as well as burnt-brick houses with a proper drainage system, ceramic industry, and other antiquities.1:00 PM: Lunch break After the sightseeing lunch at a local restaurant.Departure from Hissar: 2:00 PM After lunch, you'll start your journey back to Delhi. The drive will take approximately 4 hours, covering a distance of 180 kilometers.

Drop-off time: 6:00 PM You'll reach your hotel in Delhi by 6:00 PM, where your driver will drop you off, concluding the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in New Delhi. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in New Delhi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in New Delhi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in New Delhi..

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