New Delhi , India

Half-Day Tour Of New Delhi With Lunch

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About this experience

This half-day afternoon tour takes you to some sites around Connaught Place, the central business district of Delhi. After a South Indian lunch (beverage excluded), visit an ancient temple and a gurdwara. Next drive over to the National Gallery of Modern Art and get a glimpse of contemporary art trends in India. Later drive down India Gate, also known as the Champs Elysees of India and Raj Path, the wide sloping avenue that leads to the Presidential Palace.

Highlights:-
• A South-Indian lunch
• Hanuman Temple
• Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
• National Gallery of Modern Art
• India Gate

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1-8 Travelers

Price per person for 1-8 travelers<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Transport by private air conditioned vehicle

02 bottles of mineral water per person

Lunch (beverage excluded)

Local English speaking guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Detailed itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in the afternoon and driven to Connaught Place in the heart of New Delhi. This commercial district was built by the British in 1931 and is famous for its colonnaded, crescent shaped white buildings that have some of the oldest shops of New Delhi.

The first stop will be lunch at Delhi’s most renowned South Indian restaurant - Saravana Bhavan (beverage excluded). You may have to wait for a little while to get a table, but it is definitely worth it.

After lunch visit the ancient Hanuman temple, one of the oldest temples of India that is dedicated to the Monkey God, Hanuman.

Stop 2

Next walk down to the nearby Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Made of white marble, the golden dome of the gurdwara can be seen from miles around. The gurdwara complex has a water pond that is believed to have healing powers. The large kitchen of the gurdwara prepares meals for thousands of people daily. Watch the volunteers at work in the kitchens.

Stop 3

Afterwards, spend some time at the National Gallery of Modern Art that contains some of the finest pieces of modern and contemporary art.

After exploring the gallery you will be driven to the magnificent War Memorial at India Gate built in memory of the 70 000 British Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Next drive up the splendid avenue of Rajpath that leads to the Presidential Palace.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.

What's not included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

Dress code is smart casual.

National Museum remains closed on Mondays.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Important notes

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

About New Delhi

New Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant blend of ancient history and modern development. It offers a rich cultural experience with its historic monuments, bustling markets, and diverse cuisine. The city is a gateway to understanding India's past and present.

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