Description
Old Delhi is best walked and ridden; New Delhi is best driven. We do both in the order that makes sense, with a licensed Delhi guide who can explain why the two sit so uneasily beside each other.
How the day runs
08:30
Pickup
From your hotel anywhere in Delhi or Gurgaon.
09:00
Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk
The great mosque, then a cycle rickshaw through the spice market lanes — the only sensible way to travel in Old Delhi.
11:30
Raj Ghat
Gandhi’s memorial, and a quiet half hour in the middle of the day.
13:00
Lunch
14:30
Humayun’s Tomb
The Mughal garden tomb that the Taj Mahal was modelled on, eighty years its senior.
16:00
Qutub Minar and the imperial city
The twelfth-century minaret, then a drive past India Gate and the government buildings on the way back.
What’s included
- Government-licensed Delhi guide
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Cycle rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowances
What’s not included
- Entrance fees, roughly $18 per person for the ticketed sites
- Meals
- Tips
Where we meet you
Your hotel in Delhi or Gurgaon. Airport pickups possible for long layovers — tell us your times and we will say honestly whether it fits.
Good to know
- Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb involve a fair amount of walking on gravel and stone.
- Head covering needed at Jama Masjid; scarves are available at the entrance.
- Priced per car for up to 4 people.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.