Archive for the ‘Heritage Walks’ Category

The hall of thousand pillars & more…heritage walk to Jahanpanah & Begumpur, 23feb14

March 12, 2014 in Begumpur,Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage sites in Delhi,Heritage Walks,Jahanpanah,Monuments of Delhi,Walking Tour | Comments (0)

Monuments of Jahanpanah never fails to amaze you, the site is full of wonder and mystery. The name Jahanpanah means ‘Refuge of the World’ & was used for the fourth fortified city of Delhi constructed by Mohammad bin Tughluq in the 14th century. It is believed that his coming to throne was very dramatic and controversial after his father and founder of Tughluq dynasty, Ghiyasuddin Tughluq was killed by his own son. As per the plan, Mohd Tughluq linked the older cities, Lal Kot, the then Old Delhi and Siri of Alauddin Khalji, enclosed these cities and built his new city in the centre with his citadel, palace and a grand mosque at its heart. Today, one can see that the fortifications survive in a couple of places in south Delhi & the cluster of ruins in Sarvodaya Enclave is what is left of the citadel.  (more…)


Of Sayyids & Lodis: heritage walk in Lodi Garden, 9feb14

February 18, 2014 in Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage sites in Delhi,Heritage Walks,Lodi Garden,Lodi Garden Heritage Walks,Monuments of Delhi,Walking Tour | Comments (0)

A park in Delhi’s heart, Lodi Garden has something to offer for everyone: it has a cluster of medieval structures, a bonsai park, a lake with ducks & aquatic birds, butterfly conservatory, trees, birds, butterflies- you name it. This variety is not limited to flora & fauna, but extends to people too: joggers, poets, yoga practitioners, pet lovers, families on picnics, painters & lovers all lay claim to Lodi Garden. Even the dustbins have character! (more…)


Heritage walk to Jahanpanah & Begumpur, 26jan14

January 30, 2014 in Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage sites in Delhi,Heritage Walks,Monuments of Delhi | Comments (0)

 

(posted by Kanika Singh & Kavita Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks )


Tughluqabad Heritage walk, 19jan14

January 29, 2014 in Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage sites in Delhi,Heritage Walks,Monuments of Delhi,Tughluqabad Fort,Tughluqabad Fort Heritage Walks,Walking Tour | Comments (0)

 

(posted by Kanika Singh & Kavita Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks )


Walking Tour to Chandni Chowk, 12jan14

January 24, 2014 in Chandni Chowk,Chandni Chowk Heritage Walks,Delhi Heritage Walks,DHW,Heritage sites in Delhi,Heritage Walks,Monuments of Delhi,Walking Tour | Comments (0)

(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kavita Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks )