Delhi - Heritage Tour

Delhi is the capital city of India and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. A million words such as haste, stupor, quiet and busy fall short when we describe Delhi. The old and new parts of the city has been built and re built several time over and over. From the impressive Mughal era forts and markets of the old city to the orderly constructed New Delhi. The combination of rich and colorful past with new and thriving architecture provide essential heritage charm to the visitors of Delhi. 

Heritage of Delhi

Red Fort - Delhi (India)

Red Fort

Residence palace of Mughals for about two hundred years in Delhi. Red fort is not just an UNESCO world heritage site in Delhi Red Fort is also an a Iconic symbol of Delhi where Prime minister of India hoists the Indian Flag every year in the Independence and Republic day Occasion.

Humayun Tomb 

The first garden tomb of mughal era in India, represent the fusion of Mughal and Persian architecture. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s wife Bega Begun. Contraction of Humayun Tomb started in 1565 and ended in 1572.

Qutub Minar

The most notable structure in Qutub complez is Qutub minar, made up of red-sandstone and marble. This is the second tallest minar in India, with a height of 73 meters and having 379 steps. Qutb Ud-Din-Aibak, started construction of the Qutub Minar's first storey around 1192. In 1220, Aibak's successor and son-in-law Iltutmish completed a further three storeys. The Minar is surrounded by several historically significant monuments including Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which was built at the same time as the Minar, and the Iron Pillar of Delhi.

Purana Quila (Old Fort)

One of the oldest fort of Delhi dating back to 5000 years. The fort is well maintained by the Indian Government and is adorned with beautiful forts, gardens and a museum. It is said that the fort was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri and was completed by his Islam Shah.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid - Delhi (India)

Jama Masjid was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, and was inaugurated by an imam from Bukhara. The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three great gates, four towers and two 40 m high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 persons. There are three domes on the terrace which are flanked by the two minarets.

For your Delhi heritage tour, here are a few tips:

Budget: INR 1250/- only (Inclusive of air condition chauffeur driven car and all applicable taxes).

Package type: Customize Tour

Departure Time: Flexible

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Agra Day Tour

Planning for weekend trip from Delhi. India Voyages offer you an exclusive trip to the city with the jewel of Muslim art in India “AGRA". 

Agra is proudly referred as a must seen Indian location because of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India and first wonder of world "Taj Mahal". City offers you an urban landscape with the fantastic sights, markets and experiences. The charm of Agra's past still alive in the city and easily can be seen in the atmosphere and surrounding architecture including famous inlaid marble and red sand stone building, street market and souvenir shops, Mughal art training school run by Government of India. 

With the classical and cultural surroundings modern luxuries are also available to all visitors, delivering a wonderful balance of the classic and contemporary among the city’s beautiful settings. Agra is famous for its food and beautiful markets which will attract you definitely.

Tour offer by India Voyages includes three must visit destinations Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and I'timad-ud-Daulah.

 

Taj Mahal (Agra)

 


For your weekend Agra Tour, here are few tips:

Budget: INR 5500/- (Inclusive of air condition chauffeur driven car and all applicable taxes). 

Package type: Customize Tour

Departure Time: Flexible
Booking and Contact Details: mail@india-voyages.com   or Call Us (+91) 9871518708

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Haridwar – City of religion and spirituality

In the Himalayan foothill ancient and the most important pilgrim city of North India where River Ganges enters Indo-Gangetic plains for the first in Haridwar after flowing 253 Km (157 mi) from its origin Gangotri Glaciers. Haridwar is the place where peoples across the world come to take holy dip in several sacred bathing ghats of River Ganges especially from Hindu religion. Every evening ghats gives an stunning view as 1000 of floating diyas (Oil Lamps) and marigold flowers light up river Ganges.

Haridwar, India

Haridwar plays a key role in Uttarakhand tourism. Haridwar is gateway of most famous pilgrim tour of North India Char Dham Yatra which includes most sacred temples of Hindu religion Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath before visit this temples peoples stop in Haridwar to take a holy dip in river Ganges and blessed by sacred river Ganges.

Haridwar attract foreign tourist as well because here they can closely experience India's culture, various Hindu rituals and the ancient civilization.

Getting to Haridwar

Distance from Delhi: 250 Kilometers
Travel time by Road: 5 hours
Travel time by train: 5 hours
Nearest airport: Dheradun, Uttarakhand.

Booking and Contact Details: mail@india-voyages.com   or Call Us (+91)9871518708.

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