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Historical Layers of Delhi Tour
A tour which helps you to unravel the layers of history of Delhi. Witness the silent testimony of the various monuments lying buried over there belonging to various eras. The sentry-rooms of Tuglaq era hide in the middle which were once imposing gates to the Sultanate.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 18 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 12 EUR per person
Highlights
Visit the monuments belonging to all ruling eras of medieval Delhi
Dense greenery all around
Away from city hustle bustle
Description
1st in the itinerary is RAJON KI BAOLI: located inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a historical step well built during the reign of Sikander Lodi.
This baoli is named Rajon ki Baoli after masons who resided in the chambers. The baoli has a vertical shaft for drawing water and hollow passageways.
METCALF CANOPY : perched On the peak of a mound stands canopy built in 1850s by Charles Metcalfe, as a ‘folly’. The folly is so a new building meant to look like old and to be viewed in a picturesque landscape.
hexagonal structure is unremarkable.
QUILI KHAN’S TOMB: of a quiet little distance from the qutub, situated and of convenient access whenever change of air is desirable, people admire both its comfort and beauty.
BALBAN’S TOMB: After demise of Ghiyas-ud-din Balban , he was buried with royal honour in this area & is almost in the state of ruins and lacks the ornamental style seen in the Tomb of other rulers of Balban.
JAMALI KAMALI MOSQUE : The tomb belonged to a saint along with huge following. In its early years to become a Sufi saint, he went all over the world, made version of poems in the Lodi kingdom.
This baoli is named Rajon ki Baoli after masons who resided in the chambers. The baoli has a vertical shaft for drawing water and hollow passageways.
METCALF CANOPY : perched On the peak of a mound stands canopy built in 1850s by Charles Metcalfe, as a ‘folly’. The folly is so a new building meant to look like old and to be viewed in a picturesque landscape.
hexagonal structure is unremarkable.
QUILI KHAN’S TOMB: of a quiet little distance from the qutub, situated and of convenient access whenever change of air is desirable, people admire both its comfort and beauty.
BALBAN’S TOMB: After demise of Ghiyas-ud-din Balban , he was buried with royal honour in this area & is almost in the state of ruins and lacks the ornamental style seen in the Tomb of other rulers of Balban.
JAMALI KAMALI MOSQUE : The tomb belonged to a saint along with huge following. In its early years to become a Sufi saint, he went all over the world, made version of poems in the Lodi kingdom.
What’s included & not included
professional guide
transportation
meals
water
Meeting point
Qutub Minar metro station
Delhi
Qutub Minar metro stationJai Singh