Witness the past and present glory of Old Delhi.

The Haveli (=Noblemen’s mansion) tour is a spirited and satiating plunge, straight into the deep end of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad). At the peak of Emperor Shah Jahan’s rule, his loyal noblemen (Emirs) controlled the social, cultural, and economic affairs of the great metropolis of Shajahanabad from their imposing, fortress-like lavish mansions that were built as ‘earthly reminders of the pleasures of Paradise itself’. Three hundred years of decadence, war, re-building, and several regime changes later, the much smaller Havelis of today still manage to preserve a stunningly placid beauty that echoes haunting reminders of a much grander past.

Transporting you to this 17th Century city of decadent Emirs, ruthless Persian invaders, woeful poets, mystical men, masterful artists, and forgotten architects who wove dreams into the now crumbling contours of Old Delhi – we recreate for you, a spectacularly evocative experience pieced together through the lives and stories of the people who called these Havelis home.

Highlights:

Delite Cinema – Turkman Gate – Jama Masjid – Chandni Chowk – View Point (Red Fort) –  Lajpat Rai Market – Old Delhi train station – Sadar Bazar – G.B. Road – Ballimaran – Haveli (breakfast) – Turkman Gate – Delite Cinema

Meeting point :

We choose the most famous movie house in the old city, Delite Cinema, as our meeting point. Located at Asaf Ali Road near Turkman Gate, one of the remaining entrance gates in Old Delhi. Every driver should know the place! Opposite the cinema is a car parking. Walk inside after crossing the street (a few steps down) and follow the lane leading inside the parking area. Once you are there, you can’t miss the orange bicycles. Welcome!

DEPARTURE TIME: 6:30 AM

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