On the 2nd day of the Golden Triangle Tour, after having a scrumptious breakfast, you will embark on the sightseeing tour of Delhi.
Delhi is one of the world's oldest cities, ravaged and rebuilt by many different empires like the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals, the Marathas and the British. The charm of old Delhi with shopping streets like Chandni Chowk is mesmerizing. We will visit many famous monuments in Delhi.
Red Fort is the national capital's pride, built in 1638 by Shah Jahan. This grand fort will captivate your imagination as it is a splendid demonstration of the architectural power of the Mughal Empire. The high walls of Red Fort were built predominantly to ward off invaders, but today, these walls are a show of pomp and luxury enjoyed by its residents. Such is the grandeur of the Red Fort that the tricolor is hoisted on this very place on every Indian Independence Day.
We then move towards visiting the Humayun's Tomb, a predecessor to the famous Taj Mahal in Agra. Built in 1570, the tomb holds the body of powerful Mughal Emperor Humayun, who was instrumental in establishing Mughal rule in India.
Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret and an incredible display of Mughal architecture in India. It was built as a victory monument of the Delhi sultanate over India. The Qutub Minar is a shining example of Indo-Islamic architecture. This five-story structure attracts thousands of tourists every year.
India Gate is another monument worth visiting. The British built this towering structure as a war memorial to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who died fighting for the British armed forces during the First World War.
The Lotus Temple, or the Baha'i Temple, is a prime example of world unity. This lotus flower-shaped temple is open to all religions and proclaims the unity of all faiths.
Rajghat is a memorial dedicated to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Pay homage to the man who showed the world that nonviolence was an important weapon that could shake even the foundations of the world's most powerful empires.
After the exploration of Delhi, return to the hotel in the evening and have a delicious dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.