Old Deli
March 10th 2015
Today is our last day, but we do not fly out until later in the day. Our guide arranged a bike-rickshaw tour for us in Old Deli.
Jama Masjid
The Jama Masjid is a massive 17th-century Mughal-style mosque in Old Delhi, known for its grand red sandstone and white marble architecture. It is one of the largest mosques in India, capable of accommodating over 25,000 worshippers in its courtyard. As it is an active place of worship, visitors are requested to dress modestly, ensuring legs and shoulders are covered. Sandy rented a Garment at the entrance. We also had to remove our shoes.
Our rickshaw ride was quite fun. It reminded me of Mr Toads Wild ride at Disney! It was amazing the side roads we drove through.
One of the many “roads” we travel in the rickshaw.
Raj Ghat
Our ride took us to Raj Ghat, a memorial in New Delhi, India, marking the cremation spot of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is a simple, solemn, open-air square black marble platform with an eternal flame, designed to reflect the simplicity of Gandhi's life.
We also passed the Rashtrapati Bhavan Forecourt and Main Gate, the official residence of the President of India and the India Gate, a 42‑meter–tall war memorial built in honor of Indian soldiers who died during World War I and various other conflicts.
Next on our ride was Jumayauns Tomb.
Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb is known as the first grand garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and an architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal. The complex is home to over 150 graves of Mughal family members and nobility. The complex also contains other significant Mughal-era monuments, including the Tomb and Mosque of Isa Khan, the Barber's Tomb.
Isa Khan’s Tomb
Isa Khan’s Tomb is a 16th‑century octagonal mausoleum built in 1547–48 during the Sur Dynasty, decades before Humayun’s Tomb. It’s one of the best‑preserved examples of pre‑Mughal Indo‑Islamic architecture.
Qutub Minar
It is considered one of the seven wonders of India.It is a towering minaret and iconic example of Indo-Islamic architecture. At 238 feet high, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world.
Photo with our driver at the airport.
found a monk at the airport and stopped for a selfie.
FB Post - Selfi with monk.
