Know-It-All In 30 Seconds
From breakfast in Chandni Chowk to the tombs of Mehrauli, from the brothels of GB Road to the grand Raisina Hill–there is a tour for everything. If you’re the offbeat couple who hustles and works on weekdays, this V-day wasn’t a big deal for you! So grab the weekend and be tourists in your own city.
What Is It?
Food, architecture, art, history – you name it Delhi’s got it all. With so much to see, explore and experience, you will need an expert to guide you. Here’s a list of Delhi’s best-guided tours for all those of you who believe in slow traveling and exploring your own city like and better than tourists!
1. Delhi & Food
Delhi Food Walks is got you covered. Be it the early morning peaceful breakfast food trails with the chai and the kachoris or the Nizamuddin walks with its biryani & kebabs. its got it all. Keep an eye out for the walks and it’s sure going to leave you licking fingers!
2. Travel Back In Time
A city that is so ancient that it has shops and lanes that go way back in time even before your grandfather was born! Delhi Heritage Walks can help you here. All history and architecture enthusiasts grab on to your seats and let them talk you on a journey back in time.
3. The Walled City
Known as the walled city, Delhi has been protected by forts and walls. Take a walk through the forts of Delhi with Delhi Karavan. They organize walks and storytelling sessions that add to the essence of the background. How cool is that?!
4. Children Of The Street
Salaam Balak Trust takes you through the streets of Delhi showing you how children survive on the streets. The stories are eye-opening and show us the uglier parts of the streets that tourists don’t see. They take you around New Delhi Railway Station, Paharganj, and parts of Old Delhi and tell you their stories of struggle and survival. It’s spine-chilling even reading about. Right?
5. Red-Light Alert
Stories about the city’s brothels of GB Road is showcased very well in walks conducted by GoIntheCity. The in-depth look at the history of India’s relationship with the sex trade is fascinating. You’ll also access little-known details like who got what kind of rooms and why the women of GB Road only wanted daughters. Not an easy life to lead isn’t it?
6. Delhi On Wheels
As a city known for its rising pollution levels, Delhi suffers in terms of tourists in the winter. But little do we know that if you can mask up and be brave, you can experience Delhi’s winter morning on cycles. Delhi By Cycle takes cyclists across the little lanes of Old Delhi to stately Rajpath. So gear up and get exploring!
7. Faces of Old Delhi
An exhausting full day or half day exploration of old Delhi will leave you satisfied. That is exactly what Masterji Ki Haveli does! Partly on foot and partly on a cycle rickshaw, you’ll get to visit iconic places of worship, spice markets, iconic food spots, and heritage bazaars. The best part of the walks is that you get to meet and interact with faces of Old Delhi!
8. Art & Literature
The Delhi Art Trail by Delhi Magic will take you through the journey of Indian art over the last 150 years. It’s exciting and informative. A must attend for art enthusiasts! And if you’re looking for an art walk that breaks down concepts and schools of art into easily digestible nuggets for novices, try SeekSherpa. These two walks will lead you into the artistic side of Delhi.
Bottom Line
And that’s that! Experience Delhi holistically by taking turns with categories every weekend. Explore the city better than ever. Know your home inside out!
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