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Jama
Mosque –
This
Grand Mosque, built in 1656 by the Emperor Shahjahan on a
natural rocky outcrop, took 6 years and 5000 workmen to
construct at the cost of nearly a million rupees. Huge 28
m square courtyard accommodates up to 20,000 people at
prayer times especially during Friday prayers and on Id
when it looks like a sea of worshippers. |
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Red
Fort –
Red
Sandstone battlements give this imperial citadel its name
Red Fort (Lal Quila). Commissioned by Shahjahan in 1639,
it took 9 years to build and was the seat of Mughal Power
until 1857, when the last emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was
dethroned and exiled. |
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Raj
Ghat
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India’s most potent symbol of patriotism is the site
of Mahatma Gandhi’s Cremation. A somber black granite
platform inscribed with his last words “Hey Ram” (Oh
God) now stands here.
On
Mondays visit Jantar Mantar –
Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built this observatory in
1724. |
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Qutab
Minar – The
Qutab Minar towers over this historic area where
Qutabuddin Aibak laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanat in
1193. He built the Quwwatul Islam Mosque and the Qutab
Minar to announce the advent of Muslim sultans. Later
Iltutmish, Alauddin Khilji and Ferozshah Tuglak added
other buildings bringing in new architectural style.
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Humayun's
Tomb–
Humayun,
the second Mughal Emperor is buried in this tomb, the
first great example of Mughal Garden tomb and
inspiration to the incomparable wonder of the world -
Taj Mahal. Built in 1565 by a Persian architect Miraq
Mirza Ghiyas. |
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Rate: US$79 per person |
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Air Conditioned coach (2x1 or 2x2, push back seats)/car.
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| 4 Lunch at Chor Bazarre
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| 4 01 500Ml Mineral Water
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| 4 Services of an English speaking guide charges
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4 All applicable taxes
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| Excludes: Entrance fees, to be paid
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