Delhi
Begin your vacation featuring the Golden Triangle tour package with a comfortable stay in the hotel in Delhi. Most travelers start their trip from the capital of India. It has a long history and has been a continuously living city since the 06th century BC. In the past, it has been attacked, and ransacked by various kingdoms and empires, and many of them had it as the capital of their kingdom.
Delhi is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India. Today, it is the powerhouse for Indian politics, business, lifestyle, etc. It is the first and an important destination in the golden triangle tour. Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu languages are spoken and travelers can find worship places for all religions every short while. It hosts people of various cultures, religions, and languages. Tourists may enjoy different types of weather depending on when they visit. You can choose the tour’s timings as per the given below details.
Summer: Starts from April, May, and June.
Monsoon (Rainy): Start from July, August, September.
Autumn: Starts from October to November.
Winter: Starts from December to January.
Spring: Starts from February to March.
Places to Visit in Delhi
Delhi is a historic capital and it has many attraction sites. Three of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are situated in the national capital. There are the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.
MODERN CITY TOUR DESIGNED BY EDWIN LUTYENS AND HERBERT BAKER :
RAJ PATH AND INDIA GATE
A famous spot in the Delhi tour package itinerary is the Raj path, which means “the king’s way.” It starts from the Rastrapati Bhavan (the President’s house) to India Gate. Both sides of Raj Path feature huge lawns. Every year on 26 January, the Republic Day Parade takes place here.
A memorial is constructed for Indian soldiers who died in World War 1 and during the Afghan wars called India Gate. It is an important tourist attraction. The names of all Indian martyrs are written on the walls of the monument. In the middle of India Gate, a black marble shrine (or cenotaph) is constructed and a war helmet capped on a riffle is placed on the black marble cenotaph. Next to it is the Amar Jawan Jyoti, which translated to English means: “The undying flame of a soldier.”
SANSAD BHAVAN IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGES.
Sansad Bhavan is also called the Parliament of India. Its construction started in 1921 and was opened in 1927. This circular building was designed by British architects. Today, it is the supreme legislative body.
RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN IN DELHI TOUR PACKAGE
The President of India’s official residence is the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was built for the British Viceroy over 130 hectares (320 acres). The construction began in 1912 was completed in 1929. It has four floors and 340 rooms in the main building. The famous Mughal Garden is also part of it, which is open for tourists in mid of February only and is a major attraction.
CONNAUGHT PLACE IN DELHI TOUR PACKAGES
Connaught Place is named after the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. It is a commercial, financial, and shopping paradise. Hanuman Mandir, Jantar Mantar, 18th-century astronomical observatory, Maharaja Agrasen ki Baoli, Palika Bazaar, Janpath market, etc are the most prominent mark to visit. A number of cinemas, bars, restaurants, and hotels are major attractions in the Delhi holiday.
The construction of Connaught Place began in 1929 and was completed in 1933, it has two circles. The outer circle is named Indira Chowk and the inner circle is called Rajiv Chowk. It also has an underground Delhi Metro hub to change from the yellow to the blue line.
LODI GARDEN IN DELHI HOLIDAY PACKAGES
This garden, named after Sikander Lodi, is a beautiful park. It covers 90 acres of land, favored by early morning and evening walkers. Lodi Garden has Mohammed Shah’s tomb, who was the last of the Sayyed dynasty (from 28 May 1414 to 19 April 1451). This tomb was built in 1444.
In 1936 during the British Raj, it was ordered to create a garden and Lady Willingdon, wife of the Governor General of India, Marquess of Willingdon landscaped this garden. It was inaugurated on 09 April 1936 and named ‘Lady Willingdon Park.’ After independence, it was renamed Lodhi Gardens.
MUGHAL ERA MONUMENTS IN DELHI HOLIDAY PACKAGES
RED FORT
The Red Fort is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and the foremost attraction in packages for tourists. It was the residence of Mughal emperors for 200 years. It was built by Fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (January 1592 to 22 January 1666). The construction began on 13 May 1638 and was completed by 1648 with red sandstone to shift his capital from Agra to Shahjahanbad.
Every structure of this beautiful monument like Lahori Gate, Delhi Gate, Water Gate, Chhatta Chowk, Nahr-i-Behisht, Mumtaz Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Hammam, Moti Masjid, Hira Mahal, Shahi Burj and Princes’ quarter, etc has its own history and key position in packages for Delhi tourist. Every Independence Day on 15 August, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national tricolor flag on this historic monument.
CHANDNI CHOWK IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGES
Every traveler who is visiting here on holiday packages want to visit Chandni Chowk is an interesting market and it was planned by Shah Jahan for his daughter where she could shop. Moonlit Square or Chandni chowk is designed by Jahan Ara (April 2, 1614 to September 16, 1681) daughter of Shah Jahan in 17th century, market was divided by canal to reflect moonlit. Canal is closed now but Chandni chowk is busiest, crowded wholesale market in India.
Chandni Chowk is an important location in tour packages is choked and congested market and paradise for food lovers, wedding shoppers etc. Every street and corner has its own history that is way it is an interesting spot in tour packages to Delhi like Jain Mandir established in 1656, Gauri Shankar Mandir was build in 1761, Central Baptist Church was build in 1814, Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib was build in 1783, Sunehri Masjid in1721, Fatehpuri Masjid was in 1650 and some of Restaurants and eateries like Ghantewala halwai was established in 1790, Natraj Dahi Bhalle in 1940, GaliParanthewali from 1875–1886, Chainaram sweets from 1948, Gianiji ka Falooda from 1947 and many more.
JAMA MASJID IN DELHI TRIP PACKAGES
Jama Masjid is largest mosque in India and built by Emperor Shah Jahan and construction start on 19 October 1650 and completed in 1656.
HUMAYUN’S TOMB IN TOURISM PACKAGES TO DELHI
One of UNESCO World Heritage site and its Construction started on 1565AD and completed in 1572AD. Humayun’s first wife Bega Begum commissioned to build this tomb and Mirak Mirza Ghiyath was the architect
SAFDARJUNG’S TOMB IN DELHI PACKAGES
Safdarjung’s tomb was built in 1754, with sandstone and marble. It was built in style of the Humayun tomb. Safdarjung ((1708 to 5 October 1754) was Subadar Nawab of Awadh (Oudh).
EARLIER MONUMENTS IN DELHI
QUTUB MINAR IN DELHI VACATION PACKAGES
Qutub Minar is a must visit site and one of UNESCO World Heritage site and include in packages itinerary. Qutb Ud Din Aibak first Sultan of city commissioned in 1192 to construct this minar. It has base diameter of 14.3 meters and on top it narrows down to 2.7 meters with 379 steps with height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft). Fifth and the last storey of Qutub Minar were built by Firoz Shah Tughlak in 1368. It was named after Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (1173 to 1235).
TUGHLAQABAD FORT IN DELHI TOUR PACKAGES INDIA
Sultanate (king) Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq build this site in 1321 and was abandoned in 1327 and it is ruined now. The Sultanate was the founder of Tughlag dynasty.
PURANA QUILA IN TOURISM PACKAGES FOR DELHI
The oldest fort in city is Purana (old) quila. It is believed that Pandavas (five great brothers son of king Pandu from the great Mahabharata epic text of Hindu) build this as their capital Indraprastha on bank of river Yamuna. And it believe that Indraprastha is 5000 years old. Sher Shah Suri (1486 to 1545) founders of Suri Empire rebuild it. After the death of Sher Shah Suri, Mughal king Humayun (1508 AD to 1556 AD) renovates it and light and sound show is organize as optional for traveler.
WORSHIP PLACES IN DELHI HOLIDAY PACKAGES
ST. JAMES’ CHURCH IN DELHI TOURISM
Cathedral Church of the Redemption is a magnificent and most beautiful in India. It was open for public on 18 January 1936 and it took 8 years and construction was completed in 1935. In extreme summers Cathedral Church remains cool and serene it was designed and architect in such a way by Henry Medd.
AKSHARDHAM MANDIR IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGES
Holiday is not completed without visiting Akshardham. Michael Whitty of Guinness World Records awarded Akshardham as world largest comprehensive Hindu mandir it attract 70 % of tourist of Delhi and key point in packages . It was built in 2005 covering the area of 100 acre.
LAXMINARAYAN TEMPLE IN DELHI VACATION PACKAGES
It is name after goddess of wealth Laxmi and her consort and Supreme God Narayan, by Birla’s in 1933 and Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in 1939 and it is also called Birla mandir spread in 7.5 acres of land.
ISKCON TEMPLE IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGES
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is dedicated to Lord Krishna, it was opened in1998, and Mr. A P Khanvind is principal architect for ISKON and Honorable Prime Minister of India Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated ISKCON on 05 April 1998. Lord Krishna devote wish to include ISKCON temple in itinerary.
LOTUS TEMPLE IN DELHI PACKAGES INDIA
It is a Baha’i House of Worship and a prominent attraction in Delhi tour packages. It was open in 1986. Bahai worship house is in the shape of lotus flower and won several architectural awards. Guinness World Records has awarded most visited religious building in the world to Lotus Temple. And it is highly recommended in India’s tour packages.
GURDWARA BANGLA SAHIB
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was known as Jaisinghpura, belong to Raja Jai Singh (1611AD to 1667AD). Guru Har Krishan stayed here in 1664 and helped people who were suffering for cholera and small pox by giving aids and fresh water from the well in bangla.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN DELHI HOLIDAY PACKAGES
JANTAR MANTAR IN DELHI TOURISM INDIA
Jantar Mantar was built in 1724 AD by Maharaja Jai Singh II (Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh) (1688AD to 1743AD). Jantar mantar is an observatory and three instruments (Samrat Yantra, Jayaprakash Yantra and Misra Yantra) within the observatory has been installed to predict the times and to observe movement of Sun, Moon and planets.
NIZAMUDDIN DARGAH IN TOUR PACKAGES FOR DELHI
Mausoleum of famous Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 –1325) is located in Nizamuddin and thousands of devote from all religion visits this dargah.
RAJ GHAT IN DELHI TRIP PACKAGES
One of important spot to visit in golden triangle tour is Raj Ghat. It is a memorial of black marble platform where father of nation Mahatma Gandhi cremated.
NATIONAL MUSEUM IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGES
National Museum Established in 1949, by the Ministry of Culture of Government of India. It has near about 200,000 works of arts of India and aboard and covering up to 5,000 years. National museum is a largest among all museums in India and attraction for history lover.
RAIL MUSEUM IN DELHI TOURISM PACKAGE
Rail museum also called national rail museum. It was open in 1977, covering area of 10 acres has exhibition of heritage rail engines famous.
ZOO IN DELHI TOUR PACKAGE
National Zoological Park located next to purna quila covering 176 acre. Delhi zoo has 130 species of animals and birds from India and around the world.
It is metropolitan city and par with any city in the world; it has pride on new international airport and life line Delhi Metro. It has Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP) which is a world 8th largest passenger airport, from the distance of 4 km (2.00 miles) is Aero city where major hotels 3 to 5 stars are located for tourist of Golden triangle of India.