Day 2: Delhi (B)

After breakfast proceed for visit of Delhi including following:

Red Fort (from outside): Red Fort is the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, built on the western bank of the River Yamuna. Shah Jahan started the construction of this massive fort in 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort rise 33 metre above the clamour of Old Delhi, as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughals. Inside the fort lies a veritable treasure trove, of buildings which includes the Drum House, the Hall of Public and Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Colour. IMP: It remains closed on Mondays.
Rickshaw Ride through colorful Chandni Chowk: Enjoy the Rickshaw Ride (Paddy cab) around Jama Masjid. We will ride on a rickshaw through the narrow streets of Old Delhi. The humble cycle rickshaw is not only the common man’s beast of burden but also generates a considerable amount of employment.
Jama Masjid: This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The interior of the prayer hall is divided into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels.
Raj Ghat: Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform, which marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, held on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of River Yamuna. A stone footpath flanked by lawns, leads to the walled enclosure, which houses the memorial.
Bangla Sahib: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. A pond is located inside the complex, known as "Sarovar", whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and known as "Amrit". It was first built as a small temple in 1783 by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh, who supervised the construction of the nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
President House (Photo Stop at the Gate): The Rashtrapati Bhavan or The Residence of the Head of the State, is the official residence of the President of India, located at Raisina Hill in New Delhi. Till 1950, it was known as the "Viceroy's House" and served as the residence of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India. The construction of the building was planned for 4 years, but due to World War I, it took 19 years to complete the work. All important Indian State and Official ceremonies are held here.
Drive past the Govt. Buildings: New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences, reminiscent of the British colonial architecture. Today we will drive past a few of them, like The Parliament House (designed by Baker and 173m in diameter), the Rashtrapati Bhawan (once the Viceroy’s residence), now an official residence of the President of India, etc. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles of architecture.
Humayun Tomb: Humayun's Tomb is one of the most innovative and experimental monuments of its time, incorporating within it, an Indo-Islamic architectural style. This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. It was built in 1565 AD, nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure, the most notable features are, the garden squares (Charbagh) with pathways and water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
Overnight at the hotel.