A Day in Delhi

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Itinerary for the Day

8 am – Have an early morning breakfast.

8: 30 am – Leave for Birla Temple

10:00 am – Visit to Khan Market, Anokhi and Fab India Visit.

11:30 am – Leave for a Special North Indian Cooking Class.

Here you will get to learn and taste North Indian Dishes.

Lunch will be served.

2: 30 pm – Visit Chandi Chowk and explore it for 3 hours.

In the 17th century, the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, made his capital in the area that broadly covers

present-day Old Delhi—he called it Shahjahanabad. Today, it is one of the city’s most crowded, chaotic.

And captivating areas, with a bamboozling orchestra of sights, smells, and sounds. This walk takes you

through the rambunctious bazaars and historic shrines around Old Delhi’s main strip, Chandni Chowk.

Starting at the eastern (Red Fort) end of Chandni Chowk, visit the 16th-century (1) Digambara Jain

Temple. The focal devotional room (first floor) has images and statues of revered Jain figures such as

Lord Mahavira and Lord Parasnath. There’s a bird hospital on the temple compound (donations

appreciated).

Next door is the Hindu (2) Gauri Shankar Temple built in honor of Lord Shiva. It has a lingam (auspicious

phallic symbol) believed to be around 800 years old, as well as statues of Shiva, Parvati (Shiva’ s wife),

and their sons, Ganesh and Kartik. The marble chair is that of the Hindu saint, Bhagat Swaroup

Bramachari, who spent over 50 years at this temple.

Continue walking west until you come to the renowned (3) Jalebiwala, a century-old sweet shop on the

corner of Chandni Chowk and Dariba Kalan Road. Pause to fuel up on delicious sticky jalebis (deep-fried

syrupy “squiggles”).

Do a spot of shopping at the (4) bazaar along Dariba Kalan Road, which has a focus on jewelry— mainly

silver, but also some gold and costume jewelry.

At the spot where Dariba Kalan Road gently curves to the left, turn right into the lane popularly known

as (5) Kinari Bazaar (ask locals to point you in the right direction). This bubbly bazaar specializes in

wedding paraphernalia, such as glittering tinsel decorations and ornate bridal accessories.

Keep walking until you come to the (6) Svetambara Jain Temple, a slight diversion left, near the junction

of Naughara Gali (lane). It houses sacred images and carvings including that of Lord Parasnath.

Turn left back on the Kinari Bazaar lane and follow your nose to (7) Paratha Wali Gali, a lane veering to

the right, devoted to little eateries specializing in parathas (Indian-style flat bread). The aloo (potato)

paratha is a traditional favorite, but for something a little different try the paratha stuffed with crushed

almonds.

Paratha Wali Gali leads back to Chandni Chowk, where you should turn right and walk until you reach

the (8) Sunheri Masjid, an 18th-century mosque (not to be confused with the mosque of the same name

in the Red Fort precinct).

Not far away (also on Chandni Chowk) is the (9) Sisganj Gurdwara, a Sikh temple built at the place

where, in 1675, the Mughals killed Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. Finish your tour listening to soul-

soothing kirtan (Sikh devotional singing) performed here throughout the day.

6 pm – Leave Chandni Chowk to an amazing restaurant and bar for celebrating the Birthday Party.

You can enjoy amazingly delicious food, drinks and games in the restaurant.

After Dinner you will be taken back to the Hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

The Above Package cost is USD 100 per person.

The Inclusions are:

Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk.

India Gate Visit.

North Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class for 3 hours.

North Indian Vegetarian Lunch

North Indian Vegetarian Dinner at a restaurant

Visit to Khan Market

English speaking Guide