Before Delhi became Delhi it was Mehrauli - Walk Through The Archeological Park

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About this activity

This two hour walking tour in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park area is great for history buffs looking to learn about Delhi’s history from the 11th century up to the British period. Mehrauli originally was the capital city of many rulers. This archaeological park covers an area of about 200 acres and is one of the oldest places in Delhi.

NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

Highlights

Metcalfe’s House & Folly
Sultan Balban’s Tomb
Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb
Dargah of Bakhtiyar Kaki
Rakon ki Baoli

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Service of English Speaking Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mehrauli Archaeological Park

2 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi in an air conditioned vehicle and driven to Mehrauli Archeological Park.

We start our walk at Quli Khan’s Tomb or Metcalfe House. The tomb looks like a typical tomb from the outside but it was converted into a retreat by Metcalfe (an Englishman who belonged to the court of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal ruler).

Next, we see the Sultan Balban’s tomb, which has the distinction of having the first recorded arch built in India. It comprises of a Mosque and a Tomb constructed in 1528-1529. Our next stop is Dargah (saint’s mausoleum) of Bakhtiyar Kaki. this mausoleum is believed to resemble the inside of a jewellery box.

The last stop will be a visit to the Rajon ki Baoli, which is a large historic step well that was created to provide water to the area. Adham Khan's tomb and an adjacent mosque are also a part of this site.

After your tour ends, you will be brought back to your hotel in New Delhi.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

New Delhi New Delhi, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

New Delhi New Delhi, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

OYO 18721 Hotel King Palace
Check In Room Sangatrashan
Imperial Apartments
Collection O 9271 Hotel Dev Palace
Hotel Le Benz
Krishna Deluxe House Inn
Hotel O'Delhi
Nice Palace Hotel
Hotel Sun Shine
The Daanish Residency Hotel
Hotel Rak International
Janpath Guest House

and 573 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.