Day one :
Day one is dedicated to the visit of Old
Delhi. The entire day, you will be exploring various tourist
attractions of Old Delhi. The major attractions that you will
visit and definitely appreciate include :
Jama Masjid
:It is the largest mosque in India. It was begun in 1644 and
completed only in 1658. There are two minarets (40m in height),
four angle towers and three gateways. Built during the rule of
Emperor Shah Jahan, the mosque is made of white marble and red
stone.
Rajghat :
On the banks of the Yamuna, is the spot where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
Chandni Chowk
:This shopping bazaar
is the main street of Old Delhi. In spite of it being terribly
crowded, irrespective of the time of the day or night, it is
frequented by Indian and foreign tourists alike. Return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day two
:
Today, take a tour to the Luteyn's Delhi.
Drive through the wide lanes of New Delhi and explore some of the
most fascinating tourist attractions in New Delhi. The day two
itinerary will include visits to :
Jantar Mantar :
This
is an observatory constructed during the rule of Maharaja Jai
Singh II ( around the year 1725). There is a huge sun-dial known
as the Prince of Dials. India Gate This arch of triumph bears the
names of several thousands of Indians who lost their lives during
WW1.
Rashtrapati Bhavan :
Opposite India Gate is the official residence of the President
of India. The building exhibits Mughal as well as Western
architectural style. Surrounded by huge gardens, this was
completed in 1929.
Old Fort :This fort
with its massive walls was started by Humayun but was completed
around 1540 by Sher Shah (the Afghan ruler who had defeated
Humayun).
Qutab Minar :
73m
in height, this tower tapers from a diameter of 15m to 2.5m. There
are five distinct storeys, each of which has a protruding balcony.
Lakshmi
Narayan Temple :
This was constructed in 1938 by the
famous industrialist BD Birla. It is dedicated to the Goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi.
