Taj Nagari Phase- 1, Tajganj, Agra, India - 282001
Explore the sights of Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a full-day tour. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to UNESCO World Heritage sites including Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. You'll also go to other attractions like Raj Ghat—a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Parliament House, and Chandni Chowk; and temples such as the lavish Akshardham. Includes entrance fees, and round-trip transfers from your Delhi hotel, airport or train station.
Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Spend some time walking around the red sandstone courtyard. It was built in 1656 with the help of 5000 workers. It is situated in front of the royal residence 'Red Fort', in the midst of Chandni chowk.
It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.
The 1921 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' has names of 13,300 Indian army servicemen carved on the wall who died during the First World War.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the first Garden Tomb of India. The sole purpose of Humayun's wife was to build this tomb after his death. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
It is one of the biggest Hindu Temples. It was constructed in 2005 but seems like it has been constructed for over a thousand years because of its architecture. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
It is the tallest minaret built up in 1192 with bricks. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Mehrauli. The area around is known as the Qutub complex.
This will be your last stop in Delhi. Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flower-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.
This is optional Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat in Old Delhi. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj Ghat.
You'll return to the starting point