Shahjahanabad, more commonly known as Old Delhi, is a sweet amalgamation of multiple religions, cultures, communities, and schools of thought.
This walk takes you
through the congested alleyways to explore and appreciate the breathtaking architecture and the lively culture of Delhi’s oldest living city.
- ● Jama Masjid: Any mental picture of the city of Old Delhi is incomplete without Jama Masjid. One of the most revered mosques in the entirety of India, visited by lakhs of pilgrims every day, the Jama Masjid is one of the architectural gems commissioned by the Mughal ruler, Shah Jahan.
- ● Shrine of Sarmad Shaheed: Hazrat Sarmad Shaheed's dargah, relatively lesser known than other Sufi shrines in Delhi, is situated between the revered Jama Masjid and the lively Meena Bazaar. He was one of the most eccentric and daring personalities who challenged the norms of society and, in this endeavour, was beheaded by the infuriated orthodox Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb.
- ● Chah Rahat: The surviving remnants of the well with the Persian Wheel, Chah
- Rahat, in the olden days, used to provide water to the Jama Masjid.
- ● Jain Mandirs of Old Delhi: One of the earliest settlers of Old Delhi, the culture of the Jain community has been well-preserved within the city's narrow lanes. Two major temples located in the vicinity are Digambar Jain Naya Mandir and Digambar Jain Meru Mandir. These ornately carved structures of religious importance, built around the 18th century, are signifiers of the continuity of the rich religious culture of the Jain community.
- ● Naughara: A cul de sac near the famous Kinari Bazaar, the Naughara or the lane of ‘nine houses’ is culturally and architecturally highly important as it consists of beautifully constructed and vibrantly painted havelis. At the end of the Naughara lane is the Jauhri Mandir, a Jain Mandir named after its patrons, the jauhris (jewellers) who reside in the Naughara.
- ● Mirza Ghalib Haveli: Indisputably the most popular Urdu poet even in the 21st century, Mirza Ghalib’s haveli houses interesting artefacts from the era of Ghalib like his personal belongings, handwritten notes and hookah (narghiles). Though the interior has undergone tremendous changes over the years, the architectural style of lakhori bricked gateway and the red sandstone floors still survives.
- ● Fatehpuri Masjid: Fatehpuri Begum, one of the wives of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, constructed the Fatehpuri Masjid in 1650. Constructed using red sandstone, this mosque is surrounded by single and double-storied apartments on the sides, which currently serve as the madrasa. This mosque was also a crucial forum for theosophical discussions and arguments with missionaries, which the British government eventually banned.
- ● Gadodia Market: Housing Asia’s biggest spice market, famously called the Khari Boali, the Gadodia Market is a dream come true for every person who has been a fan of Indian cuisine. The market building in itself is a unique piece of architecture with mixed architectural influences.
- Min.3 , Max.12
- Transport is not included in the price.
- Price does not include the tickets for the ticketed monuments.
- Kids above the age of 12 can accompany at 50% of the full price.
- 48 hours prior notice required.
- Instructions by the expert to be followed at all times.
- Meeting point - Jama Masjid, Delhi