Old Delhi & its unexplored corners skip the usual traps

Itinerary
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Stop At: Qudasia Park, near Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi India

You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi & taken to Kashmiri gate. Our first stop will be “Qudasia Bagh”, a Charbagh mughal garden outside Kashmiri Gate which was built by Qudsia Begum, mother of Emperor Ahmed Shah. We move on to The Fahkr-ul-masjid was built by Kaniz-i-Fatima in memory of her husband Shujaat Khan, a nobleman in Aurangzeb’s court.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kashmere Gate Monument, Opposite ISBT.Kashmiri gate, New Delhi 110006 India

Moving on to our next Stop a huge British era Church namely St. James Church, Built in 1836, St James Church is one of the oldest Churches in New Delhi. St. James’ Church holds the fame of being the first church in Delhi. Shining in Golden Yellow, this humble abode still stands with pride. It is said that this church holds an imitation of the churches in Venice; may be because for its dome architecture.

We may stop for a while for photostop at Ruined British Magazine, The magazine was a large compound with several buildings where gunpowder and ammunition were manufactured and stored by the East India Company before the Rebellion in 1857. Next is “The Lothian Cemetery” which was the main burial ground of the Christian population of Delhi killed during this period. Kashmiri Gate also suffered extensive damage and was left in its ruined state as a symbol of the Mutiny. Cannon-ball marks on the walls adjoining Kashmiri Gate. Kashmiri Gate was heavily bombarded by British artillery positions on the high Northern Ridge.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India

Tour ends outside the “Red fort” in Famous “Chandni Chowk” and time will be given to you for photography. To conclude, you will be driven back to your hotel in Delhi.

Duration: 30 minutes