Itinerary

1. Old Delhi Tour

   • Meet the tour guide at the Lal Quila Metro Station Gate no. 1 and start the tour.
   • Visit the Red Fort present in Delhi, one of the most famous buildings both politically and historically within the nation. Widely known for the outer walls, which stretch to a distance of almost 2 kilometres, the fort is named as such as it was built from red sandstone, which gives the building a red tint. Constructed way back in the 17 century by Emperor Shah Jahan, this structure was the center of his Mughal administration as he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi. With an architectural style, which is a combination of Mughal and Persian, the structure has got a number of museums, a majestic palace and a beautiful garden in addition to many other amenities. It has got quite a lot of gates, with the Lahore gate being the most prominent one as it is the place ahead of which the national flag is raised during each Independence Day celebration by the Prime Minister before his speech. (Famous for: History, architecture, and photography; Entry fees: 600 INR for foreigners; Opening timings: Open from Tuesday to Sunday from sunrise to sunset; Duration: 1 hour) (Note:- it remains closed on Mondays and15 days before the Independence Day of India.)
   • Head to the Jain temple. Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. The temple is known for an avian veterinary hospital, called the Jain Birds Hospital, in a second building behind the main temple. (Note: During the afternoon time, it remains closed.)
   • Stop to taste different varieties of food, like samosa, jalebi, and lassi and learn about its history and ingredients at the famous Jalebiwala.
   • Go to the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. It is one of the nine historical gurdwaras in Delhi. It was first constructed in 1783 as a small shrine by Baghel Singh to commemorate the martyrdom site of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur and was probably expanded after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or after the Partition of India. Before its construction, the Mughal Kotwali (Police Station and Jail) was situated here. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Mughal Kotwali was demolished by the British, and the land was given to the Sikhs because the Sikh Maharaja of Patiala and other Sikh soldiers helped the British to defeat the Mughal soldiers by providing large numbers of ammunition and soldiers. Its current building was made by Rai Bahadur Narain Singh, a contractor who built most of the roads in Lutyens, New Delhi construction under British Rule. Situated in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, it marks the site where the ninth Sikh Guru was beheaded on the orders of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb on 11 November 1675. The Sikh regiment of the Indian army salutes the Sis Ganj Gurudwara after saluting the president of India since 1979, the only instance of saluting twice in the Republic Day parade by a regiment of the Indian army. (A community-operated free kitchen is housed within the Gurudwara – a historic Sikh house of worship in old Delhi – runs 24/7, 365 days a year and feeds over 35,000 people every day.)
   • Proceed to Food Street or Paranthe Wali Gali, one of the most famous streets of Chandni Chowk, running parallel to Dariba Kalan - the bazaar famous for its silverware. This street, or Gali, is a foodie's paradise, and as the name suggests, it means 'The Parantha Street', where one can be assured of the best variety of paranthas or Indian flatbread. However, paranthas are not the only food items that make Paranthe Wali Gali so popular. 
   • Offer your prayers at the Fatehpuri Mosque, the second-largest mosque in India. 
   • Explore the spice market of Khari Baoli. Khari Baoli is Asia's largest spice market, and its journey to this fame has been a long yet interesting one. It came into being during the 17th century, dating back to the Mughal era. Baoli literally means a step well, and 'Khari' or 'Khara' translates to salty, thereby translating the meaning of Khari Baoli to a salty water step well. However, the present status of Khari Baoli is totally the opposite of what it was. You won't find any trace of water near the so-called area of Khari Baoli, and it has now turned into a treasure trove of spices. We will also visit a 300-year-old mansion in the market, which has 5 floors. You'll enjoy here a rooftop view of old Delhi, the best photo point.
   • Enjoy the chaotic old Delhi rickshaw ride from the spice market to the Red Fort Metro Station.