Your second day in Delhi covers the major attractions of the city. The day tour of Delhi will start from Old Delhi which was constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the seventeenth century. You will visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Thereafter, you will be taken to the museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where you will be able to witness various relics and attractions dedicated to him. While travelling on to Jama Masjid, you will pass by two gems of Delhi, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Red Fort is a famous monument constructed entirely out of red stone whereas Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest markets of Old Delhi. Once you reach Jama Masjid, you can not help but be blown over by the magnanimous structure of this historic site. It was built by Shah Jahan and is one of the biggest mosques in India. You can opt to enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow by lanes of Chandni Chowk which is pot-pourri of different flavours, colors and traditions. There are numerous shops here selling different types of articles like jewelry, dresses, food items, and much more. You can indulge in some shopping.
Thereafter, you will visit the historic Qutub Minar which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the tallest minaret in India which was constructed by Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak in the twelfth century. Thereafter, you will be taken to the Humayun’s Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a peaceful place where you can spend some peaceful moments marvelling at the majesticity of the place. Afterwards, you will visit the India Gate which is a war memorial dedicated to the soldiers who laid their lives for the protection of the nation from enemies. On your way to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, you will pass by the Parliament House, President’s House and other important government buildings. When you will reach the Lakshmi Narayan temple, you will pay obeisance to the ruling deity of the temple i.e. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana (Vishnu). In the evening you will return to the hotel for overnight stay.