Half-Day Premium Classic Old Delhi Cycling Tour - Unity in Diversity
Experience life in Delhi’s 7th city in the morning. The atmosphere and the sceneries are such that it’s India’s version of Harry Potter’s boggling Diagon Alley that is OLD DELHI! Brace yourself for an adventurous ride as we travel back in time and traverse through historic lanes of, Shahajanabad. Meet your tour guide at the parking lot at 6:30 AM. You will be equipped with a suitable bike and a helmet. Observe structures of religious importance glorifying secularism in India, including Jain Temple, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India, and Sis Ganj Gurudwara, where we learn about Sikhism. Your eyes will start sparkling as you weave through alleys full of colourful shops selling various products required by Indian traditions. Admire the unique architecture of famous Havelis, dwarfing their neighbours against the skyline of Chandni Chowk. Have your senses drawn by the aroma of Asia’s largest wholesale spice market, the lifeline of Indian cuisine.
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Half-Day Premium Classic Old Delhi Cycling Tour - Unity in Diversity
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Pasar Chandni Chowk
The original Chandni Chowk, a half-moon-shaped square, was located in front of the Municipal Townhall and its reflection used to shine in the moonlit water pool in front of it. A shallow water channel was built from the Yamuna river, which ran through the middle of the straight road, known as the Chandani Chowk bazaar, with roads and shops on either side of the channel. This road had three bazaars. Chandni Chowk, or the Moonlight Square, and its three bazaars were designed and established by Princess Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter, in 1650 CE.
Jama Masjid
The Masjid-i Jehan-Numa (lit. 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi.
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
Located in the heart of Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s most popular marketplace, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib is a historical shrine as it marks the exact site wherein 1675 Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was mercilessly beheaded on orders by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb The Sis Ganj Gurudwara is built in the Mughal architectural style with mesh-work windows, pavilions & parapets all in sandstone instead of the usual white marble like the other Gurudwaras. It is known to have served as a Mosque & a Gurudwara alternating itself owing to the sensitive political climate for a long time before finally being converted into a full-fledged Gurudwara with Gold-Gilded Domes In 1930. It has a separate building that serves as the Langar (free kitchen) as well as accommodation for visitors & the homeless. It also houses relics from the Guru’s life, such as the well from where he drank while in prison there & the trunk of the tree under which he was executed.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Premium Geared Trek Marlin 4 (2021 Model)
- Safety Jacket
- Helmet
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Cycle Tour Leader / Guide
- 1 ltrs each
- Transport - Hotel Pick up and Drop off (Can be arranged on prior notice)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of participants must be 14 years
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You will meet us in the parking lot. Call 9718026314 to coordinate with our team for directions.