Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Name: Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Brand: GeTS Holidays
SKU: c4759756-1f77-401b-a8c6-681d89c60335
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Summary

Your driver will meet you at your New Delhi hotel, where you’ll depart on a 30-minute ride in air-conditioned comfort to South Delhi for your private walking tour. Start your journey at Yogmaya Temple, where your local guide will greet you upon arrival. Wander the grounds of this impressive Hindu temple, which is believed to be one of only five remaining temples from the Mahabharata period. Enter the impressive interior and listen in as your guide describes Phool Walon Ki Sair—the colorful festival that takes place here each year—and learn more about the goddess Yogmaya this temple is named for. Next, travel on foot to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar. With a towering spire stretching 238 feet (73 m) into the sky, this red sandstone and marble mosque has the tallest minaret in India. Get an up close look at the ornate exterior, which is covered in detailed carvings of text from the Quran (Koran). Depart Qutub Minar and take a 15-minute walk to nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Your guided walk through the historical monuments and crumbling ruins will provide a unique look at the city’s past. Your guide will explain the significance of the Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban, as well as several other key attractions in the park. Finally, ride in air-conditioned comfort in your private vehicle to the Chhatarpur Temple. Covering an area of approximately 60 acres (24 hectares), this complex is one of the largest in the nation. Learn about the South Indian architectural influences that are evident in the marble façade and explore the shrines with your guide who will explain the significance of deities like Maha Gauri as you walk. Enjoy a traditional Indian meal at a local restaurant before returning to your New Delhi hotel by private vehicle.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours - 6 hours

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in Delhi’s rich heritage on this 5-hour private walking tour of some of South Delhi’s most important sites. With your own private guide, explore notable and extravagant temples like the Yogmaya Temple and Chhatarpur Temple. Learn about Delhi’s past on a walk through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park and marvel at the early-Afghan architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar.

What’s included?

Private walking tour
Professional English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch or dinner (depending on tour time chosen)
All necessary transportation to/from site attractions
Mineral water
Monument Fees
Entry/Admission - Qutub Minar
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Yogmaya Temple

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5-6 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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GeTS Holidays

About operator:

Want to experience the real Incredible India? Get onboard with GeTS Holidays. We offer bespoke itineraries that suit all kinds of travel preferences and budgets to make sure you get to see & experience everything exactly the way you want. We believe in taking people beyond the obvious sights, offer encounters with locals, help you discover off-beat places and bring forth traditions that will leave you in awe. Our tours take you on a cooking voyage wherein you get to visit the vegetable market with our hosts, cook along with them and finally enjoy what you just mastered. Hence, we are committed to making your travel with us an authentic and personalized experience. Our Founders, Mr. Samir Kalia and Ms. Ruchi Mohotra, are avid travelers and understand well the global traveler’s expectations. Together with a team of more than 70 travel experts, GeTS Holidays is more than adept to design and deliver great holidays for their clients worldwide.