Delhi Day Tour: Cycle Qutab Minar and Meharuli (half day)

Introduction

Go back in time as you cycle through the oldest parts of historical Delhi and explore ancient ruins and monuments. Cruise through a supposedly haunted forest to a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through an archeological park scattered with time-ravaged tombs and mosques. End this exciting day tour in an artsy expat village where you can get lunch and mingle with the local people.

• Cycle through the Sanjay Van Forest to the oldest parts of Delhi Visit the ancient tombs of Balban and Iltutmish Explore the ruins of Lal Kot and visit Jahanpanah mosque Admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutb Minar Wander through the scattered time-ravaged monuments of Mehrauli Archaeological Park Visit the artsy expat hub of Hauz Khas Village

Duration: 1 day

Start/Finish City: Delhi to Delhi

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Trip Type: Day Tours

What's Included

Half-day cycling tour. Professional English-speaking local guide. Metro ride from Karol Bagh Station to Mehrauli. Entrance fee to the Qutab Minar Complex.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Cycle through the Sanjay Van Forest to the oldest parts of Delhi. Visit the ancient tombs of Balban and Iltutmish. Explore the ruins of Lal Kot and visit Jahanpanah mosque. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutb Minar. Wander through the scattered time-ravaged monuments of Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Visit the artsy expat hub of Hauz Khas Village.

How large will the group be?

Max 25, no minimum

Meals Included

No meals included

Transport

Bicycle, walking.

Joining Instructions

The meeting point for this day tour is: Cafe Coffee Day at Karol Bagh Metro Station (Shop No. 422D, Karol Bagh Metro Station, Delhi, 11000).

Please arrive before your tour begins at 6:00 am local time.

Finishing Point Instructions

This tour ends at approximately 10:00am at Hauz Khas Village.

Packing List

Delhi Day Tour:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Money Exchange

As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com

As of May 2023 the exchange rate for INDIA was 1 USD = 81.76 INR (Indian Rupees). There are many ATM machines that accept both Visa and Mastercard but these are limited to major cities. We also recommend the use of cash in USD currency. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee.

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 14 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

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