Delhi Tour From Chennai

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Located in the heart of India, is the country’s 3^rd Largest city - Delhi. The Capital City Delhi is a Union Territory inclusive of the modern well planned, the urban area of New Delhi as well as historical and artistic Old Delhi. This is the city which has always held the central position in the past, as it holds in the present. It displays an Interesting combination of history with modernity. It houses various historical monuments from the Mughal, the Tughlaq, and the Lodhi periods, etc; and also various modern Museums displaying themes as bizarre as toilets. To give the complete experience to the tourists, Delhi tour packages from Chennai by Sushant Travels not only include luxury bus drive through long winding roads by the Rashtrapati Bhawan, but also a rather lively tuk-tuk ride through the small gullies of the Chandni Chowk. Majority of the people in Delhi belong to the Hindu religion followed by Islam and then the others. However, Delhi is an equal home to the gods of all religions and such; it has a soul that accepts people of all religious orientation – just like the Lotus Temple in Delhi. The Qutub complex which houses the great Qutub Minar during November-December holds the well known Qutub festival which continues showcasing India’s various cultural art forms for three days.

TOP DESTINATIONS INCLUDED IN DELHI TOUR PACKAGES:

1. Humayun’s Tomb: Humayun’s tomb complex is a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a grand tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, constructed from red-sandstone in 1572. It is surrounded by mesmerizing Mughal gardens. Outside its boundary is ‘Nila Gumbad’ i.e. Blue Dome which made from blue glazed tiles. The Nila Gumbad is unique architecture with octagonal on outside while square within. It was the first double dome built in India, which helped to shape the Taj Mahal. It is an execute layout of towering minerates at corners, giant domes in the centers, huge hallways leading to greater gateways and intricate patterns and ornaments. Thus, it is a perfect experience of the Mughal/Indo-Islamic Architecture.

2. Jama Masjid / Friday Mosque: largest mosque in India. Construction was completed by the second half of the 17^th Century. Its Courtyard has holding capacity as much as 25,000 people. It has two high minarets, four towers, and three gates. The construction is done from red sandstone and white marble which makes a striking contrast and is a visual treat. It’s a mixture of beauty and spirituality.

3. Chandni Chowk: To experience the crux of Delhi, what you need is a drive-in tuktuk along the small gullies in Delhi. Chandni Chowk is a shopper’s paradise with its jewelry, spice, dry fruit market. The only need here is your ability to haggle. This is home to one of Asia’s largest spice market so that one whole street has only spices and dry fruits selling. And while you are at it, remember to sample the delicious street food along the way.

4. Lotus Temple: Lotus temple as the name tells is a Temple in the shape of a Lotus. Built completely from white marble, this temple is a breathtaking display of the Bahai faith. The Lotus, is surrounded all around with nine pools, creating a complete illusion of a gigantic white lotus floating in the water.

5. Qutub Minar: Qutub-d-din Aibak was the first Muslim ruler after the defeat of Hindu rulers from the Delhi Throne. He started building the Qutub minar, which was later on completed by his son-in-law Altumish. Being as high as 73 meters, Qutub Minar is undoubted, the tallest minaret constructed from bricks.

6. Akshar Dham: Inaugurated in 2005, Akshardham Delhi is a breathtaking display of 10,000’s of years of Indian culture in all its glory and wisdom. It is a complete package of traditional temples, lush garden, and beautiful modern exhibits.

7. India Gate: Is a structure which represents Indian Patriotism at its best. A beautiful Arch build in memory of all Indian martyrs of World War I, which canopies the Amar Jawan Jyoti which remains burning.

8. Purana Qila: Supposedly originated during the reign of the Mughal emperor Humayun, the Fort has fortified walls as high as 18 meters. This Fort houses the Qila-i-Kuna Mosque and the Sher Mandal Observatory. The structure showcases the Mughal as well as Rajasthani Architecture.

9. Tughlakabad Fort: Built in the 14^th Century, although ruined, this fort is an example of the architecture during the Tughlaq dynasty

10. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary / Aravalli Forest Centre: This Wildlife Sanctuary is home to various reptiles, birds and mammals. It has hiking trails and a conservation center. The Butterfly Garden and the Rock Garden is the main tourist attraction. Leopard sightings are possibilities here and thus this becomes a perfect place to reconnect with nature. It is about 32.71 sq. km. area on the Aravalli hill range along the Delhi-Haryana border.

11. Surajkund: In India, every year a very colorful and traditional craft festival is held in the Month of February within 40 acres land of Surajkund. Art people from all over India, as well as other countries, come to attend this festival. Every year a theme is declared which is specific to any state of India, and the whole festival exudes the ambiance of that theme.

12. Shakti Sthal: Shakti Sthal i.e. the place of power, is a memorial in the name of one of the most powerful woman known to India – The Iron Lady and a once Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi

13. Kisan Ghat: Kisan Ghat as the name indicates is a place dedicated to those who are responsible for carrying out that occupation which is the backbone of India i.e. Farmers. Here stands the Memorial of Chaudhary Charan Singh – a leader who fought for the rights of the farmer.

14. Raj Ghat: Raj Ghat is situated near Yamuna Bank. It’s a serene place with well-maintained lawn and houses memorials of those people who have had very important place in India’s political history. Also, at Raj Ghat we have the place where Mahatma Gandhi, was cremated.

15. Gandhi Darshan / Smriti: This is a place dedicated to the Father of the Nation. It displays monuments, sculptures, Clay arts, etc depicting the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the Indian Independence Movement

16. National Gandhi Museum: The Museum chronicles the life and times of Gandhi through exhibits, photographs, and paintings. It also sports a Library with a large collection of books and researches revolving around the most revered Indian political activist – Mahatma Gandhi.

17. Firoz Shah Kotla Fort: This fort is believed to be a haunted Place. The Firoz Shah Kotla fort contains Ashok Pillar which has engravings written on it in ancient Brahmi script

18. Shankar’s International Dolls Museum: A place in Delhi which will make the children contended is a Modern museum established as recently as 1965. This Museum showcases collections of costumed dolls from many nations. The dolls are representations of different cultures of India. The museum has a display of dolls from each state of India, as well as other countries from the world too.

19. Madame Tussauds Delhi: The world-famous series of the wax museum set by Marie Tussaud was opened up in Delhi in 2017. This museum displays statues of well-renowned people in Hollywood and Bollywood; in the field of music, sports as well as politics.

20. Janpath Market: The Janpath Market ensembles a heritage market which white and has the shape of a horseshoe which is full of the underground market, various fashion boutiques, art and handloom shops, and a range of restaurants.

21. Jantar Mantar: Jantar Mantar is a rather proud and gigantic display of India’s acumen in the field of astronomy and astrology. Maharaja Jai Sing II of Jaipur was commissioned by Muhamad Shah, the Mughal Ruler for the purpose of properly assessing the astronomical charts and calendars. Indians have always laid importance on astronomy and astrology so that Maharaja Jai Sing II built Giant instruments so as to increase the accuracy of calculations which was affected due to small size instruments.

22. Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara: This Gurudwara is revered by all Shiks as a pilgrimage. It stands as the tribute to the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Harkisan Sahib.

23. National Philatelic Museum: This is another one museum which will be liked by children as it displays post-independence collection of stamps in India. Each stamp has its own story to tell.

24. Parliament Museum: Inaugurated in August 2006, this small museum is dedicated to our National Freedom Fight. The Lifelike images, Sculptures, statues, use of modern multi-media instruments and light and sound videos and animations bring to life the history of democracy of India. This museum has a model of Central Legislative assembly. You can sit there amidst the figures of the members of the constituent assembly and can hear the famous speech of Nehru “Tryst with destiny” from his animated statue.

25. Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtrapati Bhawan is the residence of India’s President. This spectacular mansion is home to the most important person of the world’s largest democracy i.e. India.

26. Nehru Memorial Museum And Library: This Museum as the name would suggest, was built in Memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It houses a museum and a library dedicated to Nehru. It engages the tourists with the various personalities of Nehru. It also houses Nehru Planetarium which gives information about the celestial space, the constellations, etc.

27. National Rose Garden: The Rose is the flower which is a symbol of love. The love of mortals for Rose is rather immortal. The National Rose Garden has a number of varieties of roses. There are various varieties of roses collected from all around the world also including very rare species.

BOOK DELHI TOUR PACKAGES FROM CHENNAI:

Spirituality is the need of any person’s soul. Delhi with its Temples like the Akshardham Temple, the ISKON Temple; Mosques like Jama Masjid; Gurudwaras like Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara; Jain Temple like Ahimsa Sthal, is a food for everyone’s spirit. We at Sushant Travels have created special Delhi tour packages from Chennai to satisfy the souls of all believer’s of God. Our Delhi Holiday Trip from Chennai will be for you a spiritual journey that takes you to the sprawling single rock idol of Mahavira – the last Tirthankara i.e. spiritual guide for humans. This Chennai to Delhi tour package on Thursdays evenings takes you through the busy streets of Nizamuddin towards the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, a Sufi shrine which is at that time filled with Qawwalis and Sufi music. Sushant Travel’s Delhi tour packages from Chennai are designed to give your soul a slice of life. Also, there are a number of options for you to make a Delhi Holiday Trip from Chennai. Our Delhi tour packages are perfect customized packages to suit everyone’s needs. If you don’t want to miss the Qutub Festival – which exposes Indian culture nationally as well as globally, this Delhi tour packages from Chennai is just the thing for you. So, contact us and book now our Chennai to Delhi tour package and be one with your spirit.