Delhi: From Gandhi’s Memorial to Lotus-Shaped Temple+Pickup
ID: GYG1377461-2103847
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Pays: Inde
Durée du projet:
07:00 horaires
Description
Discover the best of Delhi on a guided city tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit iconic landmarks, including Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and the Lotus Temple.
Begin your day with a visit to Raj Ghat, the black marble memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Quiet, dignified, and deeply moving, it sets the tone for a day full of meaning. From here, drive past the towering walls of the Red Fort, Shah Jahan's 17th-century citadel that still stands as the symbol of Indian sovereignty.
Next, step inside Jama Masjid, one of the subcontinent's grandest mosques, built between 1644 and 1656, with a courtyard large enough to hold 25,000 worshippers at once.
Cruise through the ceremonial spine of New Delhi, past India Gate (a 42-meter memorial to 90,000 soldiers), Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace), and Parliament House, where the laws of the world's largest democracy are made.
Then visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1570 that directly inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. Its Persian-style Charbagh gardens are among the most serene spaces in the city.
Stand at the base of Qutub Minar, 72.5 meters of red sandstone and marble, built in 1193, still the tallest brick minaret on earth. Nearby, the Iron Pillar of Delhi has stood rust-free for over 1,600 years, a mystery that still baffles metallurgists today.
Close the day at the Lotus Temple, 27 white marble petals folded into the shape of a blooming lotus, open to people of every faith. After a full day of ancient empires and grand monuments, it offers something rare: stillness.
Faits saillants
- Explore Delhi's iconic landmarks on a guided city tour with hotel pickup
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar
- Admire the grandeur of the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque
- See the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Parliament House
- End the day at the Lotus Temple, a symbol of peace and unity
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Delhi in a Day — Join-In City Tour
Cover shoulders & knees for Jama Masjid
Bring a camera — you'll want it at every stop
INCLUS
- AC vehicle & driver
- Professional local guide
- Fuel, toll & parking charges
- All applicable luxury taxes
NON INCLUS
- Monument entrance fees
- Meals & personal drinks
- Camera/video charges at monuments
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.