Raj tour (New Delhi)
The Raj tour is a truly breath-taking ride down Delhi’s more recent history. Starting from the narrow labyrinthine back-lanes of Old Delhi, passing through quaint old ‘socialist-style’ quarters of government employees and almost magically landing in the midst of a spectacular view of the Presidential Palace and India Gate encircled by spotless clean, tree-lined wide roads – the Raj Tour is a very stimulating and comprehensive catalogue of the lives of people who make this great capital today.
Nizamuddin tour (New Delhi)
It's a high spiritual area named Nizamuddin, named after the famous Sufi saint. An urban village right in the heart of Delhi. On this tour we visit another urban village, Kotla Mubarak. Together with the magnificent Humayun's Tomb and beautiful Lodhi Garden the Nizamuddin tour reflects the periods when Delhi was ruled by the Sultans, Mughals and British and finally independency after the Partition in 1947.
The tour is 15 km long. DelhiByCycle is proud to have partnered with the Nizamuddin settlement based NGO - Hope Project, for this tour. Hope supports the local community of Nizamuddin in health care and education.
Yamuna tour (Old Delhi)
The route is an ode to this river that has been a silent witness to Delhi’s history and is now a recurrent victim of its excesses. Starting from the little lanes of Shahjahanabad, while the city is still sleepy in its proverbial socks-passing along the magnificently formidable walls of the Red Fort we find ourselves on the meditative quiet banks of the Yamuna at Nigambodh Ghat. A boat-tride along its shores – migratory birds circling above the calm waters - unravels the ritualistic devotion with which the Hindus treat the historic river.
Haveli tour (Old Delhi)
What makes this tour special are ingredients like the rooftop visit with an astonishing view of Chandni Chowk (main street of Old Delhi), the Red Fort and to have breakfast in a beautiful Haveli after which the tour has been named. A complete experience of the Old Delhi street. The centuries old culture and diversity of the people is the most satisfying experience during this tour.
Shah Jahan tour (Old Delhi)
The Shah Jahan tour is our classic Old Delhi route, all highlights of Shahjahanabad are included and much more.
Emerging from this rainforest, thick with traditional architecture- typical of Shah Jahan’s time, you will find yourself in a Delhi of another time while you also see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the Spice Market and tranquil Civil Lines, the former British colonial area as a sharp contrast to hectic Old Delhi.
Conoce las principales atracciones turísticas de Nueva Delhi con esta fascinante excursión de media jornada por la capital de la India. Contempla la imponente Puerta de la India, el enorme edificio del parlamento y el palacio presidencial. Admira el alminar Qutab Minar, la mezquita de Quwwat-ul-Islam, y visita el asombroso mausoleo de Humayun, el predecesor del Taj Mahal.
Comienza tu aventura por Delhi con un viaje por la zona conocida como ‘Lutyens' Delhi’, bautizada así en honor a Edwin Lutyens, el arquitecto que diseñó el monumental distrito nuevo del ayuntamiento hace un año. Contempla el grandioso Rashtrapati Bhawan, el palacio de 340 habitaciones construido para los virreyes de la India, y es la actual residencia del presidente del país. La mezcla de elementos clásicos y mogoles de Lutyens dio como resultado un nuevo estilo conocido como el orden Delhi. Continúa por el Rajpath hasta la Puerta de la India, un deslumbrante arco triunfal diseñado por Lutyens para conmemorar a los soldados caídos. Observa el grandioso parlamento indio, de planta circular, que también lleva el sello distintivo de Lutyens.
Después saldremos de Lutyens' Delhi para adentrarnos en zonas más antiguas de Nueva Delhi, donde veremos el magnífico alminar de setenta y tres metros, el Qutab Minar, el edificio de piedra más alto de la India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak, el primer sultán de Delhi, mandó construirlo en 1193 e hizo derribar veintisiete templos hinduistas para usar sus columnas. El edificio contiguo, Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, la primera mezquita de la India, también se construyó por orden de este sultán. La excursión finaliza con la visita a la tumba de Humayun, el mausoleo del emperador mogol realizada en arenisca roja y mármol blanco. Delante de la fachada se sitúa un jardín de estilo persa, o charbagh, que también fue el primero en India.
The golden temple of 'Sripuram' is a spiritual park situated at the foot of a small range of green hills in a place known as "Malaikodi" in the city of Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India. The salient feature is the Lakshmi Narayani temple or Mahalakshmi temple whose 'Vimanam’ and ‘Ardha Mandapam’ The temple with gold covering, has intricate work done by artisans specializing in temple art using gold. Every single detail was manually created, including converting the gold chunks into gold foils and then mounting the foils on copper. Gold foil from 9 layers to 0 layers has been mounted on the etched copper plates. Every single detail in the temple art has significance from the vedas.
This trip takes you to the impressive, 1,000-foot-high Dudhsagar waterfall. The falls’ name translates as ‘sea of milk’, and ancient Indian legend says it was created by a princess who poured a golden jug full of milk over herself while bathing in the lake above. You’ll take a drive through vibrant Goa, past little villages and paddy fields, towards the falls. Then, you’ll have some free time to splash around under the magnificent, pearly-white cascades, while watching the monkeys swing around the trees that line the water’s edge. After you’d towelled down, you’ll make your way to a nearby spice plantation for lunch. You’ll also get the chance to wander around the farm before making your way back to your hotel.
While you’re in Goa, why not grab the chance to see the Taj Mahal? One of the Seven Wonders of the World, this glorious 17th century tomb is jaw-dropping. Your trip starts with a flight to Delhi and drive to Agra, home to the Taj and many fine monuments from India’s Mughal era. After a good night’s sleep at your hotel, your sightseeing extravaganza beings with a dawn visit to the Taj. Commissioned by emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his late queen, it’s a poem in white marble. Tiptoe around its spectacular interior, marvelling at its intricate inlaid stonework. And capture its beauty on camera from its magical gardens. After a trip to Agra Fort, your day ends at Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted 16th-century city is crammed with long-abandoned but still exquisite mosques, palaces and tombs. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This tour lets you sidestep the tourist traps and get off Goa’s beaten track. You’ll travel by coach along the south of the state’s outskirts, soaking up incredible coastal views. Your first stop is in Narve Village, home to the Saptakoteshwar Temple. There’ll be a guided tour of this domed sanctuary, and then you’ll be whisked to a local school to greet some of the local children. From here, you’ll head to the nearby Bicholim Pottery factory, where a local artisan will demonstrate how mud is transformed into something that takes pride of place on a mantelpiece. There’ll be more of the same in a nearby tile workshop, before you’re driven to the Pandava Caves in the town of Sanquelim. They’re thought to date back to the 6th century, and once served as a hiding place for exiles. Finally, you’ll check out the Harvalem Waterfalls, before sitting down to lunch near the vast Mayen Lake.
Cathedral Walk along the St John’s Church road is an important tour through the centuries old Cathedrals. The architecture is highly admired and one can peek into pieces of Cantonment history that are engraved in their precincts. Benson Town, Cox Town, Fraser Town in the East Bangalore have been home to the English settlements that revolved around the Bangalore Cantonment.
The nucleus of these towns have been the many Cathedrals, Basilicas, ancient Chapels and Churches known for their varied architectural styles, elaborate carvings, colonial facades and domes. This walk will soak in the old world charm of Richards Town, a quaint neighborhood in east Bangalore. Catch a breath of fresh air and some snippets of local history in the verdant Richards Park and see a few pretty yesteryear villas and local churches. We'll share intriguing stories about the Garden City and its Cantonment while enjoying the idyllic settings of a Paulogy, a unique gallery that takes viewers back to Bangalore of the 70s.
Guruvayur is a pilgrim center which has its own glory and greatness, mainly because of the divinity enshrined in the Sanctum - Sanctorum (central shrine) of the temple and the unique charm of the idol installed in it.
The Devaswom (Temple) maintains a unique elephant sanctuary, the only one of its kind in the World with 51 elephants. These jumbos are the offering of the devotees to the Lord. The present elephant sanctuary is in Punnathur Kotta about 3 kms north of Guruvayur temple. A large number of pilgrims and tourists visit this fascinating spot every day. In this vast compound, there are road facilities for pilgrims and tourists to go around.
The National Museum in Delhi is India's second largest museum that stores variety of objects from the pre-historic era to the modern day works of art and culture. The exclusive collection at the National Museum covers things like archaeology, arms, armor, decorative arts, jewelry, manuscripts, paintings, and so on.
The collection at the National Museum include glimpses of Harappan Civilization in a gallery being jointly set by Archaeological Survey of India and the National Museum, which has a collection of different artifacts from the sites of Harappan civilization. The Archaeological Galleries has a prestigious collection of approximately 800 sculptures, whereas the gallery on Buddhism takes you through a spiritual journey of Buddhist art and culture.
Other collections at the national museum include, Indian Miniature Paintings, Indian Scripts and Coins, the Central Asian Arts Collection, Indian Textiles, Pre-Columbian and Western Art, wood carvings, musical instruments, tribal lifestyle of the North-East region of India, Arms and Armor, Temple Chariot and so on.
Athirapally waterfalls are one of the most popular picnic spots in Kerala. It is 60 km drive from Cochin. Chalakkudy where Athirapally waterfalls is located, is famous for its rivers, forests and numerous waterfalls. This Sholayar ranges patches is so beautifully intertwined lushes of silver cascades that sizzles and green forest that it became one of the hottest tourist spots in Kerala. Athirapally falls is the most famous among various other small ones beautiful enough to attract those interested.