Tour Overview
Same Day Delhi Tour is a superb tour which provides you with a wonderful chance to explore various places of tourist interest in our capital city. You will have an air-conditioned prepaid taxi booked for you. A Govt approved tour guide which will take you around for sightseeing.
In this trip, you will cover leading tourist sites such as Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Lodhi Gardens, Akshardham Temple and Humayun's Tomb. The ideal thing to do is first visit tourist places in Old Delhi and then you should tread elsewhere. Visit Old Delhi Sightseeing is a mix of culture, heritage, architecture and beauty.
06.00 Hrs. : Pick up from your hotel
The tour driver will pick up from your hotel or the airport/railway station and then take you to Jama Masjid. This is the biggest mosque in the city which was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. At any given time 500 people can do prayer here.
07.00 Hrs. : Red Fort
After Jama Masjid you will visit the Red Fort. Every 15th of August our Prime Minister hoists the tri-colour here. This site is of huge national significance. It derives its name from red coloured sandstone which is used in building it.
08.00 Hrs. : Qutub Minar
Once you are done seeing Red Fort, you can visit Qutub Minar. This is 73meter tall tower. It will take approximately 50 minutes to reach Qutab Minar from Red Fort. The 1st Muslim ruler of Delhi, Qutab-Ud din Aibak constructed Qutub Minar way back in 1200 AD. Qutab Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Firoz Shah Tughlak completed construction of this minaret.
09.00 Hrs. : Raj Ghat
Once you are done seeing Qutab Minar you can visit Raj Ghat. This is a memorial which is built in memory of Mahatma Gandhi who is regarded as Father of the Nation. There is no entry fee to Raj Ghat. It is open for public viewing from 6:00 AM to 7:00 P.M.
10.00 Hrs. : Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast at some good restaurant or even a five-star hotel in Delhi.
12.00 Hrs. : Lotus Temple
After having breakfast you must proceed to see Lotus Temple. This is the only temple in the world dedicated to Bahai faith. It is designed to shape a flower.
01.00 Hrs. : Jantar Mantar
The next place to see is Jantar Mantar. It was made by Maharaja Jai Singh 2 of Jaipur. It encompasses 13 architectural astronomy instruments.
02.30 Hrs. : Lunch
Now you can go to any well-known place in the capital for lunch. Some of the popular eating places in Delhi are Big Chill Café, Café Delhi Heights, Haldiram's, etc. If you are fond of street food you can visit Chandni Chowk and enjoy dishes like Chaat Tikki, Chole Bhature.
05.30 Hrs. : India Gate
Next must-see place is India Gate. It is a war memorial located close to Raj Ghat. When the lights are on it looks just spectacular. You can enjoy here in the company of your friends and family.
06.30 Hrs. : Akshardham Temple
Visit the famous Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. It is a beautiful temple known for its amazing architecture. The colourful fountains here are just amazing. The unique beauty of this temple attracts people to form far and wide. This marks the end of your Same Day Delhi Tour.