Discover the ancient city of Mehrauli on a half-day walking tour. Explore over 440 monuments dating from the 10th to the 19th century, including Hauz-e-Shamsi, Jahaz Mahal, and Zafar Mahal.
Discover the ancient city of Mehrauli on a half-day walking tour. Explore over 440 monuments dating from the 10th to the 19th century, including Hauz-e-Shamsi, Jahaz Mahal, and Zafar Mahal.
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Hauz-i-Shamsi - Guests will be collected from their hotel and transported to Mehrauli.
Accompanied by a guide, explore some of the area’s most renowned monuments, which span nearly a millennium. These include forts, palaces, tombs, havelis (mansions), shrines for deities and mystics, rest houses, and water tanks.
Visit Hauz-i-Shamsi, a water…
- Hauz-i-Shamsi - Guests will be collected from their hotel and transported to Mehrauli.
Accompanied by a guide, explore some of the area’s most renowned monuments, which span nearly a millennium. These include forts, palaces, tombs, havelis (mansions), shrines for deities and mystics, rest houses, and water tanks.
Visit Hauz-i-Shamsi, a water reservoir constructed by the Mamluk Emperor Shams-ud-din Iltutmish in 1230 A.D. The reservoir’s location was revealed to the Emperor in a dream by Prophet Muhammad. At the reservoir’s edge lies the tomb of the 17th-century Persian writer, Abdul Haqq Dehlavi.
- Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal) - On the reservoir’s eastern side is a magnificent palace, whose reflection in the water resembles a ship, earning it the name ‘Ship Palace’ or Jahaz Mahal. This palace hosts a three-day festival, Phoolon Walon ki Sair (the procession of florists), which continues to this day.
- Zafar Mahal - The tour concludes at Zafar Mahal, the last monument constructed during the declining years of the Mughal Empire. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final Mughal Emperor, wished to be buried within this palace’s grounds. However, this was not possible as he was exiled to Burma by the British, where he passed away.
- Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki - Adjacent to the palace is the shrine of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, Delhi’s patron saint.
At the tour’s conclusion, enjoy lunch (at your own expense) at a local restaurant.
After lunch, guests will be returned to their hotel.
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Camera usage fees in historic sites
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Camera usage fees in historic sites
On this half-day tour explore Mehrauli, one of the seven ancient cities that were a part of Delhi. Situated in the south-west of New Delhi, the archaeological site of Mehrauli has over 440 monuments that date from the 10th to the 19th century. Walk through this treasure trove of ancient monuments with a local guide who will tell you the tales of a…
On this half-day tour explore Mehrauli, one of the seven ancient cities that were a part of Delhi. Situated in the south-west of New Delhi, the archaeological site of Mehrauli has over 440 monuments that date from the 10th to the 19th century. Walk through this treasure trove of ancient monuments with a local guide who will tell you the tales of a bygone era.
Highlights
- Hauz-e-Shamsi, a 13th century water reservoir
- Jahaz Mahal or the Ship Palace
- Zafar Mahal, the last monument to be built by the mighty Mughals
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
