What: Heritage Walk through Mehrauli Archaeological Park
When: Sunday, March 7, 2021
Timings: 9 a.m.
One of the oldest inhabited places in the subcontinent, Mehrauli is rich in historical ruins, tombs and other monuments from many eras of Delhi’s past —from the pre-Islamic to the late Mughal and colonial period. This trail will take you through a thrilling journey accompanied by an interesting session of storytelling around the history and myths of one of Delhi’s oldest cities.
In this 3-hour walking tour led by Shah Umair, you will explore parts of Mehrauli hidden from the crowds at Qutub Minar, walking through the history of almost a thousand years.
Itinerary:
1. Meet at 9 a.m. in front of Jamali Kamali Car Parking. The nearest metro station is Qutub Minar or Saket.
Please do not buy a ticket as we will be going to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park from here, NOT into the Qutub Complex itself. We will leave this area at 9 am sharp. In case of late arrival and direction guidance, please contact +91 97092 49795 (Shah Umair).
2. Dilkusha/Quli Khan’s tomb: A 16th-century Mughal tomb, used as a summer residence by Thomas Metcalfe.
3. Metcalfe Poolhouse: More remains of the Metcalfe summer residence.
4. Jamali Kamali: The earliest Mughal tomb in Delhi, this 16th-century complex is infamous for being haunted by djinns. Sufi saints are said to have found great resonance with the place. This complex now has a rather absurd dual identity as both a haunted spot and an icon for the city’s LGBTQ community.
5. Rajon Ki Baoli: The oldest and one of the finest step wells of Delhi.
6. Qutbuddin Dargah: The oldest dargah in Delhi, to whose saint the Qutub Minar is dedicated and named.
7. Zafar Mahal: If there is time we shall also explore Zafar Mahal, the summer palace of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor. This palace was the last monumental structure built by the Mughals.
Duration: 3 hrs
About Walk Leader
Shah Umair is a content curator for Fashion and lifestyle brands, in addition to being a trained numismatist of Mughal Coinages. His interest in history draws him particularly to design elements and architectural details.
With a penchant for Mughal History, his talks cover diverse areas such as Art, Architecture, Political scenarios and of course Coins. He will be your guide and give you detailed insights about this ancient city.
Guidelines:
- Per head registration cost of the heritage walk is Rs.500
- Wear a mask, & bring your personal sanitiser and water bottle.
- Since it is a walking tour, guests are encouraged to wear comfortable, easy to remove sandals/shoes as they will cover a total of about 5-7 city blocks.
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes prior to the reporting time.
- Please note that locations are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of making the payment.
- Please note that tours are subject to weather conditions. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled.
- Kindly inform beforehand if you will be accompanied by your kid(s) at the walk. There is no registration fee for children below the age of 12 years, and a 50% registration fee for children between 12-15 years of age.
- The tour route is in public areas over which we have no control. We are not responsible and shall not be held liable for the behaviour of the public, other tour patrons, or any accidents during the tour.
Venue: Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Mehrauli
Meeting Point: Jamali Kamali Car Parking
Christian Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/skYZHy57hAmF7H4R6
Timings: 9 am to 12 noon
Cancellation Policy:
- If you cancel at least 2 days prior to the day of the walk, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 24 hours prior to the walk, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
