In Delhi’s bustling central district stands the Old Fort, or Purana Qila, once believed to be the site of the city’s oldest settlement inhabited by the Pandavas. This historical precinct has witnessed the rise and fall of many great empires as they jostled to leave their lasting imprint in the strategic heartland of Delhi. From […]
This weekend we will visit two heritage sites: first the dargah of Hazrat Sheikh Yusuf Qattal, a 16th-century Lodhi-era monument where, even today, during holi colours are offered at the saint’s tomb (mazar) as a mark of devotion. We will then make our way to the Satpula Dam — the seven arched water channels of […]
Join us this Saturday for iftar at Feroz Shah Kotla: The City of Jinns Our upcoming heritage walk sets out to explore a historical city from the Tughlaq era. The fifth city of Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla, was built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354. The complex houses the ruins of a grand fortress, […]
The remnants of Lal Kot, the first fortress city of Delhi, stand as a testament to a rich history shaped by the Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis, and other dynasties. Nestled between Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli, this ancient city conceals the often overlooked narratives of Delhi’s chequered past. Inhabiting its verdant outcrops are unique resident and […]
“Dak Bangle Ka Bhoot aur Anya Kahaniyan” This weekend, we invite you to join us at the estate of Metcalfe House in Mehrauli – a remarkable example of colonial adaptation of Mughal architecture – which came to be known as “Dil Kusha” (Delight of the Heart). Whether we perch ourselves on one of our favourite […]
Our next heritage walk will be at the third fortified city of Delhi: Tughlaqabad. Built in early fourteenth century by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, the city once fell victim to a curse – a Sultan’s obsession turned calamity – that now haunts its abandoned ramparts. To pay an ode to […]
Our next heritage walk will cover Badshah Humayun ke makbare ki sair aur guzre zamaane ki baatein. We will take you through the chequered history of the Humayun’s tomb complex – a UNESCO World Heritage site and delve into the stories of Mughal luminaries and other royalties whose legacies continue to resonate through the centuries. […]
As we step into 2026, Delhi Karavan invites you to a heritage walk at the spiritual courtyard of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Nasiruddin Mahmud, popularly known as Chirag-e-Dehli (The Illuminated Lamp of Delhi). The walk will unpack the lives of Sufi saints through stories of faith and humility and their profound impact on Delhi’s […]
मिरी ज़िंदगी तो फ़िराक़ है वो अज़ल से दिल में मकीं सहीवो निगाह-ए-शौक़ से दूर हैं रग-ए-जाँ से लाख क़रीं सही 🍁🍂 As the year draws to its end, we will wrap the Dil Dilli December series with the love stories from timeless eras. The stories that transgress boundaries and transcend generations. From the valleys […]
This weekend, Delhi Karavan brings to you a special heritage walk through the bylanes of Shahjahanabad, seen through the lens of Asif Khan Dehlvi. Beginning at Turkman Gate and winding its way to Ballimaran, this walk traces the layered life of the old city — its streets, nooks and crannies, silences, busyness and stories that […]
