About Delhi
New Delhi: New Delhi: The venue of the conference is the capital of India. The city is one of
the finest examples of India's diversity & rich heritage. A symbol of the old & the new, a
city with remarkable history. it is the ideal location to start your exploration of India.
New Delhi is well connected by air. The city has several chains of five star/deluxe hotels of
international standard for stay.
Lodhi Garden: A beautiful park acts as a favourite ornament on the body of the city of Delhi is Lodhi Garden that holds back several architectural works of 15th century. During the Lodhi reign was the construction of the garden took place and it is located in between Khan Market and Safdarjung tomb. The park possesses Mohammed Sha's Tomb, Sikandar Lodi's, Shisha Gumbad's and Bara Gumbad's tombs within it.
India Gate: India Gate is an important site to visit when on your tour to Delhi. India Gate has its original name as All India War Memorial that was built in order to commemorate the 82000 soldiers of the Indian Army who lost their lives during the First World War happened from 1914 to 1921 as well as in the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The war memorial is situated at Rajpath where you can reach by getting down at Barakhamba Road Metro station in Delhi.
Akshardham Temple: Among the temples in Delhi, Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is amazingly famous as it is known to be a spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi and also one of the famous places to visit in east Delhi. This complex showcases the traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality and architecture. Tourists from all over the world come to Delhi will visit the temple to understand the spiritual facts of India.
Garden of Five Senses: A park sprawling across 20 acres of land is the Garden of Five Senses in Delhi located in Saidul Ajaib village near the Mehrauli heritage area. It was a project done by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation at a cost of 10.5 crores. It took three years approximately to come into existence and was inaugurated in 2003. It is built on a rocky terrain with different thematic areas in the garden including a separate section on the lines of Mughal Gardens.
Humayun's Tomb: Maqbera e Humayun or the Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is a major historical site in India and also one of the best places to visit in north Delhi. It is the tomb of the famous Mughal emperor of India Humayun. It was commissioned by the first wife of Humayun who was the chief consort as well, Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. The design of the tomb was born in the heart of Mirak Mirza Ghiyas- a persial architect invited by Bega Begum herself.
Dilli Haat: An open air food plaza and craft bazaar, a triumphant spot of people's gatherings and their chatters is Dilli Haat in Delhi which is a venture of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. Dilli Haat is quite unlike the other markets in the area. It is permanent and open all days. The exact location of it is the commercial centres of South Delhi opposite to the INA market.
Akshardham Temple Tour :
Tour the massive mega Akshardham Temple Complex in Delhi, India and explore an amazing world
of Indian culture ornate with 20, 000 statues, floral motifs, arches and exquisitely carved
pillars.
The Akshardham temple complex has been built on the banks of the serene River Yamuna and lies
over a sprawling 100 acres of lush manicured lawns adorned with water fountains and carved
pavilions. A whopping 2 billion was spent on the construction of this grand place of worship
that took about 2 years to build.
Delhi Sightseeing Tour :
Delhi has much to offer with high rise buildings, well laid tree lined boulevards, rich
monumental heritage, and concrete flyovers interspersed with well laid gardens, magnificent
domes and Victorian buildings. During the sightseeing tour you will be visiting Qutab Minar,
Humayun Tomb, Raj Ghat. Also during the tour you will drive past The Red Fort, India Gate,
Parliament House and President House.
Museum Tour :
Half day city tour to the National Museum., located on 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. Later part of the day visit
National Rail Museum & Gandhi Museum.
Sound & Light Show at Red Fort :
Timings : ...............PM to ......................PM (One hour duration)
Every evening an artistically created show takes place at Red Fort for one hour taking you
through the past of Delhi from the inception of Shahjahanabad - the seventh capital of India
built by great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan till the day of our independence in 1947. It is very
interesting for the visitors.
Sound & Light Show at Purana Quila (Old Fort)
Timings : ...............PM to ......................PM (One hour duration)
This is another Sound & Light Show staged every evening at Puruna Quila believed to be the
area where the Pandavas of the Mahabharat built their capital Indraprastha. This one hour
show will take you through the past of Delhi from the period of Mahabharat till the beginning
of modern India after independence.
Dances of India
Timings : ...............PM to ......................PM (One hour duration)
India's finest and longest run show, now in its 24th consecutive year of success. A rich and
unique conglomeration of Classical, Folk and Tribal dances, this captivating show which
comprises 70 minutes of enchanting music, dance and song in all its authenticity and
exquisite fineness is your mirror to the rich diversity of Indian culture and spirit.
Same Day Excursion To Agra
BREAKFAST : 07:00 HRS
Tour will depart from Hotel at 0730 AM
Drive straight to Agra (220 kms / 4 hours)
Arrive in Agra at around 11:30 AM. Agra is the City where Taj Mahal - one of the Seven
Wonders of the World is situated symmetrically designed architecture with pure white marble
stone and extensive inlay of precious and semi-precious stones on it makes the entire
structure simply marvelous.
On arrival proceed to Taj Mahal - built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1652 as a
memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal It took 22 years to create this jewel.
Lunch at Hotel
After lunch visit Agra Fort - located on the banks of river Yamuna, this massive fort was
created by four successive Mughal rulers. Its various chambers and pavilions give a distinct
variation in architectural style of a different era. From some of the pavilions one can get a
breathtaking view of Taj Mahal.
Spend some time shopping before driving back to Delhi. Agra is famous for handicrafts. The
inlay work on marble is the biggest attraction for tourists.
Around 5:30 PM start your journey back to Delhi.
Arrive at your hotel around 10:00 P.M