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Riding the HoHo Bus: A Day Exploring Delhi with Delhipedia

What happens when you hand over the city map and let someone else do the driving? You get to truly see Delhi. No U-turns, no navigation stress — just air-conditioned comfort, live storytelling, and a day packed with heritage, history, and hidden corners. Delhipedia spent a full day exploring the capital on the HoHo (Hop-On Hop-Off) Bus by Prasanna Purple, and here’s everything you need to know before hopping on.

Why the HoHo Bus is the Best Way to Explore Dilli

Prasanna Purple, with 30 years of travel expertise and over 1200+ vehicles in operation, runs the HoHo service with precision. Think of it as Delhi’s own curated sightseeing journey — where every monument has a story, and every stop brings the past alive.

The bus is comfortable, air-conditioned, and accompanied by live commentary in both English and Hindi, offering historical context and fun trivia as you pass iconic landmarks.

The best part? You don’t need a guidebook or Google Maps. Just sit back and soak it all in.

Delhipedia’s HoHo Highlights

Here are the 20+ key landmarks we covered on our full-day ride:

  • Birla Mandir – A spiritual start, this temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi himself.

  • Drive Pass Highlights: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, India Gate, Parliament Houses (Old & New), Rashtrapati Bhawan, Kartavya Path, and memorials of India’s most influential leaders like Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi.

  • Major Stops:

    • Red Fort – One of Delhi’s most iconic Mughal structures.

    • Raj Ghat – A peaceful space where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

    • Humayun’s Tomb – The precursor to the Taj Mahal in design and grandeur.

    • Qutub Minar – A UNESCO marvel that towers over Mehrauli.

    • Lotus Temple – The Baháʼí House of Worship, known for its flower-like structure.

    • Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum – For a glimpse into India’s political past.

    • Akshardham Temple – The tour’s final destination; a grand architectural farewell.

Tour Essentials

  • Ticket Price: ₹600/person

  • Timings: 7:25 am – 5:00 pm

  • Start Points (choose based on your location):

    • Saket Metro Station (Gate 2)

    • INA, Dilli Haat (Gate 5)

    • Shivaji Airport Express Metro (Gate 1)

    • Rama Krishna Ashram Metro (Gate 3)

The tour ends at Akshardham Temple, leaving you with enough time to explore its grandeur before heading home.