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0930
hrs
Pick up from Hotel.
Jama
Mosque - This Grand Mosque, built in 1656 by the
Emperor Shahjahan on a natural rocky outcrop, took 6
years and 5000 workmen to construct at the cost of a
million rupees. Huge 28 m square courtyard accommodates
upto 20,000 people at prayer times especially during
Friday prayers and on Id when it looks like a sea of
worshippers.
Red
Fort: Red Sandstone battlements give this imperial
citadel its name Red Fort (Lal Quila). Commissioned
by Shahjahan in 1639, it took 9 years to build and was
the seat of Mughal Power until 1857, when the last empeior
Bahadur Shah Zafar was dethroned and exiled. (Closed
on Monday) Raj Ghat - India's most potent symbol of
patriotism is the site of Mahatma Gandhi's Cremation.
A somber black granite platform inscribed with his last
words "Hey Ram" (Oh God) now stands here.
On Mondays visit Jantar Mantar- Sawai Jai Singh
II of Jaipur built this observatory in 1724.
1300
hrs - 1345 hrs Free time for lunch at "Chor Bizzare".
1400
hrs India Gate & Around - At the Eastern end
of Rajpath, 30 ft wide India Gate was built to commemorate
the Indian and British soldiers who died in World War
I and those who fell in battle in the North-West Frontier
Province and Third Afghan War. President's House
- Designed by Edwin Luyten's to be the focal point
of New Delhi, during British rule the house built for
the viceroy, which is today the President of India's
offical residence, stands on the crest of Raisina Hill.
Parliament House was a later addition following the
Montagu - Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 to house the Legislative
Assembly.
Qutab
Minar - The Qutab Minar towers over this historic
area where Qutabuddin Albak laid the foundation of Delhi
Sultanat at in 1193. He built the Quwwatual Islam Mosque
and the Qutab Minar to announce the advent of Muslim
sultans. Later illutmish, Alauddin Khilji and Ferozshah
Tuglak added other buildings bringing in new architectural
style.
Free
time for Shopping
Humayun's Tomb- Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor
is buried in this tomb, the first great example of Mughal
Garden tomb and inspirations to the incomparable wonder
of the world - Taj Mahal. Built in 1565 by a Persian
architect Miraq Mirza Ghiyas.
At
just Rs.1050/- per person inclusive on
air-conditioned transport, English speaking guide, mineral
water on board, Buffet lunch at "Chor Bizzare" restaurant.
(Entrances to the monuments to be paid directly by you.)
Tour is subject to operate on minimum 2 persons.
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