Walking Tour Of Mehrauli - Delhi

New Delhi, India
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

On this half-day tour explore Mehrauli, one of the seven ancient cities that were a part of Delhi. Situated in the south-west of New Delhi, the archaeological site of Mehrauli has over 440 monuments that date from the 10th to the 19th century. Walk through this treasure trove of ancient monuments with a local guide who will tell you the tales of a bygone era.

Highlights
• Hauz-e-Shamsi, a 13th century water reservoir
• Jahaz Mahal or the Ship Palace
• Zafar Mahal, the last monument to be built by the mighty Mughals

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Camera usage fees in historic sites

What to expect

  1. Hauz i Shamsi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Mehrauli.

    With your guide explore some of the most famous monuments of this area that span a period of almost a thousand years. These monuments include forts, palaces, tombs, havelis (mansions), shrines for gods and mystics, rest houses and water tanks.

    Visit Hauz-i-Shamsi, a water reservoir built by the Mamluk Emperor Shams-ud-din Iltutmish in 1230 A.D. The location of the reservoir was revealed to the Emperor by Prophet Muhammad in a dream. At the edge of the reservoir is the tomb of the 17th century Persian writer,  Abdul Haqq Dehlavi.
  2. Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    On the eastern side of the reservoir lies a spectacular palace, whose reflection in the surrounding reservoir resembles a ship that led to it being named as the 'Ship Palace' or Jahaz Mahal. The palace is the venue of a three-day festival - the Phoolon Walon ki Sair (the procession of florists) that takes place to date.
  3. Zafar Mahal
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The walk ends at Zafar Mahal, the last monument to be built in the fading years of the Mughal Empire. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor, had intended to be buried within the precincts of this palace. This could not be as the Emperor was exiled to Burma by the British, where he died.
  4. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next to the palace is the shrine of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, the patron saint of Delhi.

    At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.

    After lunch you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
New Delhi
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
New Delhi
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

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