Delhi Agra Amritsar Dalhouise Tour

 

Place:-                         Delhi

Hotel Booked:-           Delhi (Karol Bagh)

(Sunday 12.00 to Tuesday 11.00)

 How to Reach: Delhi is having its own airport. New Delhi/Delhi is the nearest railway station having train from all over India

 Place to Visit: Delhi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Thought to have been built and destroyed eleven times, evidence of at least eight distinct settlements can still be seen in Delhi. The most well-preserved historic sites are from the periods of Muslim and British rule, between 1193 and 1947. New Delhi is the British-built capital of India. Characterized by wide boulevards, roundabouts (traffic circles), colonial mansions, and government buildings dotted with monuments from various parts of India's history.

 Sunday after taking lunch around 1.00 pm

Go to Central Secretariat or Udyog Bhawan (Metro Station), ask auto wala to make you to visit these places and finally make you to drop at National Museum. Ensure for the amount and duration of at least 2/3 hours (make a video of the conversation as they generally argue at the end for more fare). After visiting at National Museum and National Science Museum, come to India Gate to spend quality time.

  Rashtrapati Bhavan: - It is s the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi. You can have tour of inside of Rashtrapati Bhavan. You can find the details at http://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/rbtour/

 Rajpath-  South & North Block: The Secretariat Building or Central Secretariat is where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed, which administers the Government of India. Built in the 1910s, it is home to some of the most important ministries of the Cabinet of India. The Secretariat buildings are two blocks of symmetrical buildings (North Block and South Block) on opposite sides of the great axis of Rajpath, and flanking the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• The South Block houses the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs.
• The North Block primarily houses the Ministry of Finance and the Home Ministry.

·         Rajpath is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate, National War Memorial (India) to National Stadium, Delhi. The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered to be one of the most important roads in India, it is where the annual Republic Day parade takes place on 26 January. Janpath (meaning "People's Way") crosses the road. Rajpath runs in east-west direction. Roads from Connaught Place, the financial centre of Delhi, run into Rajpath from north. After climbing Raisina Hill, Rajpath is flanked by the North and South Blocks of the Secretariat Building. Finally it ends at the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan. At Vijay Chowk it crosses Sansad Marg, and the Parliament House of India can be seen to the right when coming from the India Gate.

 Parliament House: The Sansad Bhavan/ Parliament House is the seat of the Parliament of India, which contains the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha located in New Delhi.

 Supreme Court: The supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions.

 National Museum: A must visit place for ancient history details Admission Tuesday- Friday (10:00 AM- 6:00 PM) Saturday and Sunday (10:00 AM- 8:00 PM)

 National Science Centre: The National Science Centre established in 1992, is a science museum in Delhi, India. It is part of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under India's Ministry of Culture. It stands close to Gate no 1, of Pragati Maidan overlooking the Purana Qila. (Not necessary to visit but must for child)

 India Gate: It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War,The India Gate is illuminated in the evenings between around 7pm and 9pm.

 After that you can visit any of the below mentioned market for shopping

Connaught Place - Palika Bazar: Metro junction of Rajiv Chowk, Take a walk at Connaught Place (CP), the heart of New Delhi. The British-designed colonial equivalent of a shopping mall, it's laid out in two concentric rings divided into blocks, all bursting with shops. At the centre is a small but pleasant park, while on one edge is the notorious Palika Bazaar, an underground den of cheap wares, many pirated. The area is surrounded by tall office buildings on nearly all sides.

Karol Bagh

 

Monday - trip of Agra

Take Mangala Lakshadweep Express from Hazrat Nizamudin Station and reach to Agra by 12.00pm

Taj Mahal: Get there as early as possible to beat the crowds, and plan to visit the Taj at least two different times during the day (dusk and dawn are best) in order to experience the full effect of changing sunlight on the amazing building. Note that entry to the monument closes 30 minutes before sunset. It is also utterly stunning under a full moon Timing: Sunrise to Sunset (Friday closed). The Indian government also provides online ticketing for the Taj Mahal. You can purchase a self-guided audio tour (allows two to a device) from near the ticketing booths. You can also consider downloading a free audio guide such as the CaptivaTour Travel Audio Guide, which has a reasonable free 45-minute audio guide for the Taj Mahal.

Agra Fort: It is similar in layout to the Red Fort in Delhi, but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much a palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone, and much white marble in the palace section of the fort. There are also audio guides available at Agra Fort

 Purchase Petha (Murabba)

Take Taj Express from Raja ki Mandir Station and reach back to Delhi by 22.25pm

 Tuesday Morning 8.00 am; Go to Kalkaji Metro Station

Lotus Temple: Lotus Temple is one of the prominent attractions of New Delhi. It is close to Nehru Place, one of the busiest commercial hubs in the city. The temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower amidst the lush green landscape that turn up to a pleasant and tranquil ambience. It is a Bahai House of Worship and is open to people from all religions. The Bahaí Faith is a world religion whose purpose is to unite all races and peoples in one universal Cause and one common Faith. Visiting Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open all days. (Closed on Monday)

 Iskon Temple: Dedicated to the service of Radha and Krisna, the temple is the center of attraction for the entire complex. Its unique latticed towers a fusion of traditional design and modern possibilities will extend ninety-eight feet above the highest point of the hilltop. With carved stone, wood, and marble, the temple will bring to life the advanced artistry of ancient India in devotion to Lord Krisna.

 Go to Qutab Minar  Metro Station

Qutab Minar: Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. An inscription over its eastern gate provocatively informs that it was built with material obtained from demolishing '27 Hindu temples'. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.  The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer. Close to the mosque is one of Delhi's most curious antiques, the Iron Pillar.

 Maximum by 3.00pm, start from Qutab Minar to reach Lal Quila, it takes 1 hour to reach

Red Fort/ Lal Quila: The Red Fort is a historical fortification in the old Delhi area. Shah Jahan constructed it in the year 1639 as a result of a capital shift from Agra to Delhi. Used as the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty, this imposing piece of architecture derives its name from its impregnable red sandstone walls. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political centre of the Mughal state and the setting for events critically impacting the region.

Chandni Chowk - Paratha Wali Gali: Enjoy the Paratha here

 If time permits, visit

Akshardham Temple: Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism.

Purana Qila

Jama Masjid

Raj Ghat

Humayun’s Tomb

 

Famous:-

Place to Stay: -

Best Time to Visit: - Throughout the year except summer season (too hot is summer)

I prefer to visit during Republic Day

Note:- Most of the monument used to close on Monday in Delhi

Eat: - Kulcha, Tikki Chat ,Allo Paratha,

Purchase:- 

Do: -

Next: - Take Golden Temple from Hazrat Nizamuddin express and reach Amritsar Wednesday Morning. One day stay at Amritsar. Next day, Thursday Morning, take Sambalpur train and reach Pathankot and then take bus to reach Dalhousie. It will take 4 hours to reach Dalhousie. Dalhousie (You can visit to see snow at Lakarmandi, Khajjiar, Panchpula)

Lucknow Tour - One Day Trip

Yesterday, I was at Lucknow- the so called "Nawabo ka Sahar". Lucknow Railway Station which seems like a Palace welcome all the passengers.

Our first destination is Aminabad. You know why? Because it's the place where we were going to eat "Kabab"- the famous Tindai Kababi is place where we enjoy the delicious and royal dishes.

Our next destination is Bara Imambara (Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.) is place who describe the royality and comfort of our king. At the same time it shows the great brain who work and build those heritages architecture which make the tourist to stare the monument continuously.  

Bhul Bhuliya is a part of Bara Imambara which write it own story.It has 1000 ways in which 999 are wrong and only one is right. When Guide suggest to take his service, we do not take the same as we think that we can crack this puzzle also and come safely with this Bhul Bhuliya. But It was our fault as it is not the Bhul Bhuliya Movie. When we enter this Bhuliya, we were remembering all the steps taken by us.But after 10-15min we are just shock when we reach the same position from where we have started and then the real game started we were searching for the real way and we were not getting the same. We could see only darkness and some people who were also in search of their way.It takes almost 1&1/2 hrs. when we finally come out from that Bhuliya by taking the help of a guide. I will suggest all of you that visit this monument either with your girl friend or your enemy.As It provide full opportunity to do every thing there.

After that we were really tired but even though we visit chota imambara, ghanta ghar & residency. These monuments make us the feeling of the extravagant nature of our king.

Lastly we visit the purana chowk. Enjoy the delicious Kabab once again at the same famous shop of Tindai Kababi, purchase the famous Chikan KURTA . And lastly we comeback safely without listening any Lucknow Gali - the best Gali of India

Delhi To Amritsar Tour - One Day Trip

11th June 2010: Yesterday night, we plan for the Amritsar Tour. And today we are going for the same. I think this is the life of Student (Student! Yes till now I am student and remain forever) .We (Anishu, Rakesh, Akhilesh )decided to visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Mandir Jaliyanwala Bag and The Wagah Border. Amritsar is 450 km from Delhi and further Wagah Border is 29km from Amritsar. We started at 7:00pm from our Room and reached Amritsar at 07:00am. Due to Indian railway our journey got delayed by 30 min.

At first glance, Amritsar is just another Indian town - busy and enterprising, yet charmingly native and, well...itself! Just that one found nothing to suggest that two of the best known landmarks of modern day India lay hidden somewhere nearby. 

At 7:30am, We are near the one of the most beautiful place ie. Golden Temple. The surreal serenity of the Gurudwara's premises, with the dull gold reflecting in the still waters of the lake, combined with the soothing chants - all this makes for an experience you would never want to miss, and something that will find a place in your heart, irrespective of your communal leanings, or even the lack of any.  What’s next, We entered the Golden Temple complex, with our heads covered, dipped our weary feet in the placid waters of the lake, walked around the complex passing countless peaceful faces and taking in the ambience and the images both in our minds and on camera. But nothing could beat the experience of being inside Harmandir Sahib. When deep faith and sheer melody come together, it comes alive in the form of Shabad Kirtan that is sung from the heart by some of the best musicians in the country. The priests sitting around the Guru Granth Sahib, the music wafting and resonating all around the complex (actually all over the country, thanks to the TV and radio channels that telecast it live each day!) and the thousands of worshippers who quietly pause and move on...all that has to make the Golden Temple the ultimate pilgrimage one could hope to go on. Outside, we saw people of all walks of life offering their services in whatever way they could...from doing kar seva at the langars to polishing the golden railings - nothing could give them greater joy. It doesn't matter here what walk of life you are from - everyone does everything in the hallowed atmosphere of these kitchens, from cooking to serving to washing plates. We rounded off the visit with the customary souvenir shopping. From mementos to music, you just have to carry a piece (or should it be peace?!) of the Golden Temple 

We walked out of the Golden Temple complex straight into the past. In a modest street filled with countless little shops, it is hard to miss the entrance to one of India's best identified and saddest historical landmarks. If not for the signpost over the gate of the Jallianwala Bagh, you could all but walk past it. But one look at that narrow path that leads one to a wide expanse of greenery beyond, and you know this is what you have read about and imagined what hundreds of men, women and children wished was wider and not blocked by General Dyer and his armed battalion that fateful day in April, 1919.

After visiting this historical place, we went for Durgiana Temple, a temple of Ma Durga, Vishnu & Ma Laxmi. The architect of this temple is same as that of Golden Temple. Near to that was Purana Hanuman Mandir- A place well know for Luv Kush & Hanuman God. We then visited to nearby market to purchase some Punjabi famous items (including the Punjabi Kuria) we reached back at the hotel for lunch and checking out for the last leg of our trip, the Wagah Border.
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The taxi was to reach at 3.30 to pick us up and take us to as near Pakistan as we could hope to get - without having to approach either Governments! 28 kilometers from Amritsar, exactly half-way from Lahore as well, lies the Wagah Border, the only legal crossing between India and Pakistan. The village of Wagah itself is in Pakistan and you actually only reach the last Indian village, Atari. There is, obviously, strong army presence here, besides the customs department which has to be geared up to perform its duties, for there is a fair amount of traffic (both by road and rail) both ways. The drive to Atari gives you a perspective on the greenery and fertility of Punjab's famous farmlands. You also pass the magnificent Khalsa College on your right (you'd even mistake this to be a luxury resort hotel!), and further up, a signpost on your left that indicates the way to the last railway station in India. This is where the much-hyped Samjhauta express begins its short, trans-national ride transporting hundreds of Indians and Pakistanis across the border, and back to an era that evokes both pain and nostalgia. After a milestone that tells you that Lahore is just 23 km away, your cab turns right into a parking lot. The journey from here is on foot - not more than a few hundred metres. We walked up to the complex and stood amidst several countrymen waiting for the gates to open. Not knowing what to expect, we all sprinted in when the barricade was flung open - the milling crowd behind us. We waited for about half an hour outside a tall gate with the words "Swarn Jayanthi Dwar" inscribed on it. Around us were open fields that could have been India or Pakistan, and we noticed these electrified fences running amok (we were told that they were capable of discharging upto 66,000 volts of current!). Much better that the aspiring border-crosser makes a samjhauta and chooses to take the express! Or a bus... Presently, there was a commotion and we saw that a gate on the right had opened and our fellow tourists had begun to rush in, armed guards supervising the progress all along. We walked into what appeared to be a stadium...actually two, for we were directed to sit towards the right even as we saw some people sitting on the left. And sure enough, we saw a wall with a gate dividing us and them, and sure enough, we saw the words "Welcome to Pakistan" etched on it. While reaching the ceremony early does give one the advantage of a vantage viewpoint, the June sun seemed to be intolerant of the farce of such a ceremony and punished the gathering no end. And as the show only begins by sundown, the wait was traumatic. We passed time by listening half-heartedly to the patriotic Bollywood numbers being belted out by the Indian Army and the musical counter attack by the other side. The atmosphere seemed to be electric, more with a pseudo and make believe effect of forced patriotism. At least on that day, the Indian side of the crowd seemed more boisterous, if not unruly, than the neighbours, who not only were clearly outnumbered but also were maintaining a lower profile. There is no escaping from the realities of borders, partition and division even in those innocuous surroundings - how else could one explain the fact that men and women are made to sit in separate galleries, and I am not even talking about the Pakistan side, mind you. Anyway, after a mock demonstration of relay running with the Indian flag to the Pakistan side, conducted by an over-enthusiastic cheerleader and a few Indian youths, the professionals took over. (the crowd told not to demean/belittle the other side). Immaculately dressed and armed, the BSF jawans and their counterparts performed drills which were more comic than military. With the lights on, both flags fluttering gently in the breeze, and the swarming crowds cheering on their respective soldiers, the scene was a photographer's delight. Once the gate was thrown open, the liveried representatives of each country enacted a virtual dance-drama. Even as the BSF jawan elegantly marched up to the Pakistani rangers, the latter stomped their feet taking elaborate steps, both parties intimidating each other in mock and jovial fashion. And the crowd got delirious - as though they were witnessing Sachin facing a charging Akhtar! Incidentally, the body language of both sides has been toned down from a more belligerent display till some time ago - maybe, a sign of the concerted efforts by both nations to discover more peaceful times ahead... The show came to a close with the lowering, unfurling and carrying of the flags back - it could as well have been the army variant of the Palki that we witnessed in the morning! Before long, it was to be the 28 km drive back to Amritsar for the Indians and Lahore for the folks from across the border. One look at the barbed wire and the green fields that extended for miles in all directions, it was difficult to imagine how unimportant the area must have been some seventy years ago, before it had both glory and pain thrust upon it by events that led to a nation divided. This was exactly where thousands ran, walked, dragged themselves both ways during those painful days of the partition - when old homes and neighbours had to be abandoned, new lives and identities were an unknown struggle ahead. Several died, several were raped and several also survived. The drama is still alive in the history books, some beautifully written narratives and, most importantly, in the heart of all those who lived through those difficult times. As for us, we can only pause and try to remember the horror of those days. The drive back was spent in reflection on the events of the day. Just a day, and we had done so much - visited a beautiful Gurudwara, strolled through a day in history, and reached within embracing distance of our neighbours across the border. The drive back was spent in reflection on the events of the day. Just a day, and we had done so much - visited a beautiful Gurudwara, strolled through a day in history, and reached within embracing distance of our neighbours across the border. If you wish, you can extend your journey to visit one beautiful tourist place Dalhousie.