Delhi Sightseeing Places, Delhi

Delhi Sightseeing Places

Put away all your cares and problems pull up your socks and wear your sunglasses. It’s time to get to know Delhi, the capital city of India, better. In fact, up, close and personal. If you have only a day in hand, you need to make this day power-packed with a lot of sightseeing. Enjoy every moment of seeing beautiful Delhi, historical Delhi, artsy Delhi, heritage Delhi and Delhi in many avatars. The best way of doing this and getting the most bangs for your buck is to hire a car for the whole day and go around with a knowledgeable driver. Of course, it always pays better to book a Delhi Sightseeing Tour Package with a travel agency and perhaps a guide too. This way, you can see all the historical and other attractions in this city and get to know some interesting anecdotes related to them too.

Transport for your sightseeing: If you’re taking your family on a Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car in the summer, of course you would book an air-conditioned vehicle for extra comfort. You can choose to go in a 4-seater or more depending on the size of your group. No matter which car you choose, you will always have air conditioning, a polite driver and guide.

Apart from the cost of the tour and the Delhi city tour car hire, you might have to pay for the following too—car parking, toll tax, fuel and driver’s allowance. Once you choose your day and time of travel, why waste time? Get into the car and start exploring this fascinating city called Delhi.

Your one-day sightseeing tour: Your morning tour begins at 9 am and finishes at 1.45 pm. Once you pile into the car, your driver will take you away from the hotel in which you’re booked to the following landmarks of Delhi:

Laxmi Narayan Temple: Better known as the Birla Mandir, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is a Hindu temple, built by Raja Baldev Das in 1938 and was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that it would be open to people of all denominations, classes and creeds. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Its ornate design and carvings in the interiors are spellbinding. It attracts numerous visitors all-round the year, particularly at Janmashtami.

Qutub Minar: This tower of victory is 72.5 meters high and is an example of superb architecture of Afghanistan. It has received World Heritage Site status. It was built in the 12th century by Qutubuddin Aibak.

Bahai Temple: Also called the Lotus Temple, this temple is situated in south Delhi. It is so called because it has been designed in a lotus shape entirely in marble. It was built in 1987 by disciples of the Bahai faith.

You can have lunch after this temple visit and later drive past the India Gate, Parliament House and Chanakya Puri, where all the embassies are situated.

This ends your morning session of sightseeing.
The second session begins after lunch at 2:15 pm and continues till 6 pm. In this session, you will explore the following: 

Red Fort: Built by Emperor Shahjahan who also built the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, it took nine years from 1639 to complete the construction of this fort.

Chandni Chowk: To get a feel of the charm of old Delhi, you must make a visit here. Chandni Chowk is one of India’s oldest markets, and is eternally busy with selling its vast array of spices, jewellery, clothes, hardware and stationery. It is known for its narrow lanes and is a place where you can’t buy anything without haggling. And yes, don’t forget to tuck into all those yummy snacks here.

Jama Masjid: Opposite Chandni Chowk is the Jama Masjid, an old Islamic mosque, which can easily accommodate 25,000 devotees at a time. It took six years to construct and is a tourist attraction even today.

Rajghat: A simple square platform in black marble was where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated.

Humayun's Tomb: Empress Queen Haji Begum, Emperor Humayun's widow, built this tomb in the 16th century as a prototype of the Taj Mahal.

Once you have seen these monuments, get back into the car and drive past the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Shakti Sthal, Purana Qila, etc.

This ends your sightseeing of Delhi. At the end of this event-filled day, you’ll find that you’re perhaps not all that tired because you’ve travelled in great comfort. Also, the guide who accompanied you generally makes a day out more enjoyable by telling you anecdotes about the kings of the times, social life, etc.

When the tour ends, asked to be dropped off at your choice of location. If you still have a little time in Delhi and are keen to see some more monuments or other sights, you can do this on your own too.

To be able to do such a beautiful and a widespread sightseeing tour of Delhi, you would need to plan it much in advance. This means getting in touch with a really good tour operator, who has a lot of experience in this area. An agency like Japji Travel would be perfect for the job as we have years of experience in this field and has successfully managed tours for groups of holidaymakers of all sizes. Besides, we also customize tours in cases of need, particularly for senior citizens and differently abled people. In cases of Delhi Car Hire for Full day to see the city, we make elaborate arrangements for our customers. We ensure that you enjoy every moment of your tour and that we are explained all the necessary facts and anecdotes regarding the monuments. To get this scale of care and service, you can get in touch with us and work out a tour given the time that you have to spend in Delhi. If you do this early enough, you stand to win an early bird discount which can be hefty!! So, don’t waste time. Reach us at japjitravel.com today and plan a wonderful holiday in Delhi.