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Full day sightseeing in Old Delhi
Old Delhi is a walled part of New Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 and originally named Shahjahanabad. It remained the capital of the Mughals until the end of the Mughal dynasty and was later rechristened Old Delhi by the British. It offers spectacular pieces of architecture, a mouthwatering variety of food, and a living, breathing piece of history.
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport , and explore some of the main attractions in Old Delhi. Visit to Qutub Minar which is 15 km away from Delhi Airport itself.
Qutub Minar
A major attraction of
this monument is the wishful iron pillar. It is postulated that people who can
hug the pillar can hope for fulfilled wishes. Qutub Minar is one of the
famous historical
sites in Delhi which has marked the dawn of the Mughal
rule in India; thus it can be referred to as their conquest fort. This five
storey tower was built across the 12th century to the 14th century with a
failed attempt to build the sixth floor.
After Exploring Qutub Minar, Our next
stop going to be Lotus Temple which is approximately 10 km from Qutub Minar.
Lotus Temple
The
national capital of New Delhi, the Lotus Temple is an edifice dedicated to the
Baha'i faith. The magnificent structure of this building unfolds in the form of
a stupendous white petal lotus and is one of the most visited establishments in
the world. The design of this shrine was conceptualized by Canadian architect
Fariborz Sahba and was completed in the year 1986.
After visting lotus temple, it’s time to
drive to Humayun’s Tomb which is 6km away from Lotus Temple.
Humayun’s Tomb
This tomb, built in 1570, is of
particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the
Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations,
culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Humayun's tomb is the tomb of
the Mughal Emperor Humayun in
Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief
consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage.
Drive to Indira Gandhi International Airport which is 15km away from Humayun’s Tomb.
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