2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Purana Qila

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New Delhi, India

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Humayun's Purana Qila stands as an impressive Mughal structure, boasting a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic artistic and architectural elements. The fort, constructed using red sandstone adorned with white and black marble inlay and occasional glazed tiles, offers a mesmerizing experience to those who explore its grandeur. According to a local legend, the Purana Qila's location once served as the site of Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas, as mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.

What's Included

Tour Guide
Amount of the monument ticket- National(INR 30) & Foreign National (INR 300)
Monument tickets come with an on-the-spot cost charge, which is an additional fee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the Tour Guide near the Ticket Counter of the monument.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Purana Qila

    This monument was built by Emperor Humayun in 1530s over the second city of Delhi known as 'Dina-Panah' under the Mughal Empire. Explore the Bada Darwaza and the stunning display of Mughal gradeur as well as the Indo-Islamic influence in the architecture. From here we will take you to another fascinating building Sher Mandal, located at the highest point of Delhi's Old Fort known as Purana Qila, was reportedly built by Mughal emperor Humayun as an astronomical library and pleasure tower. Later, take a stroll inside the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, which was built under the Sur dynasty by Afghan emperor Sher Shah Suri in 1541 after capturing the Fort. The mosque is made of white marble and red sandstone, which are placed and contrasted in an unusual but remarkable symmetry. There are other monuments as well including an ancient Stepwell and a medieval Hammam(Bath House). The remaining splendid gates are also there including the Talaqi Darwaza and Humayun Darwaza.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Health and Safety: Customers responsible for assessing fitness. Notify tour operator of medical conditions or special requirements.
Supplied by India City Walks

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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
DSA non-compliant

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