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Half day tour of New Delhi (0930hrs to 1300hrs) {Tour-1}

Visit Qutab Minar, 72 meters high and one of the perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby, amidst the ruins of the Quwut-ul-Islam Mosque stands the Iron Pillar. This has stood vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years; Humayun's tomb aptly called the predecessor of Taj Mahal; India gate, a war memorial of 30000 soldiers who laid down their lives during the Ist World War. During the tour drive past the Presidents estate and the Parliament house.

Half day tour of Old Delhi (0930hrs to 1300hrs) {Tour-2}

Old Delhi was built by Shah Jahan during the 17th century and is considered today as an epitome of Indo-Islamic architecture. Savour the sights, smells and sounds of the fabled streets of Old Delhi. These walking tours are full of legends and unfold tales of Old Delhi, which go back thousands of years. The tour takes you through Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, dariba kalan, the silver street, kinari bazaar and chandni chowk where you can see the quaint shops with incredible wares and finally visit the Red fort.

Half-day tour to Bahai Temple. (1430hrs to 1730hrs) {Tour-3}

Afternoon at 1430 hrs, proceed to visit the Bahai temple, which is also known as the Lotus temple. Built between 1980 and 1986, it is set amongst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion.

Half-day tour to Akshardham Temple (0900hrs to 1330hrs) {Tour-4}

Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervade. For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its monument, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions.

Half day tour of National Museum (1030hrs to 1330hrs) {Tour-5}

Morning at 1030hrs, proceed for half-day city tour to the National Museum located at Janpath. The National Museum has a good collection of Indian bronzes, terracotta and wood sculpture dating back to the Mauryan period (2nd -3rd century BC), exhibits from the Vijayanagar period in south India, miniature and mural paintings, and costumes of the various tribal peoples.