Heritage Walk at Qilaa Rai Pithora This time we invite you to a baithak in the ruins of Qilaa e Rai Pithora nestled in the modern plush neighbourhood of Saket. Under the setting sun we will be talking about the first woman Sultan of India who ruled the court of Delhi in the 13th century. Starting […]
As the final event of our Celebrating November series, we invite you to a heritage walk at the Sunder Nursery. As the crisp evening air ushers in the darker and colder days that lie ahead, we will pause to reflect on the stories that live in the margins of time and space, often at the […]
The 18th century was a hard time for Delhi. The empire was breaking apart and the old order was slipping away. In the midst of the fading glory of the Mughal empire arrived Mirza Najaf Khan from Persia. As a commander-in-chief of Emperor Shah Alam’s army, he brought discipline to a crumbling court, pushed back […]
Join us this weekend as we walk along the walls of the erstwhile Siri fort. We will embark on a journey of the past through a treasure trove of stories on war, love, and betrayal where once it is believed that the severed heads of Mongol soldiers used to be displayed. Language: Hindustani (Hindi and […]
This year the annual festival of Phoolwalon ki Sair has been cancelled. However, we at Delhi Karavan will conduct our annual heritage walk on the festival as a tradition. On this walk, we’ll visit the places where Mehrauli once transformed into a vibrant fair of flowers and colors. We’ll uncover how a Mughal prince’s disdain […]
Another year, another Autumn older. Delhi Karavan turns 12! November is a special month for us at Delhi Karavan as it’s our anniversary month that too during autumn. To celebrate the completion of 12 glorious years, we invite you to a heritage walk at the Mehrauli Archeological Park. As we walk down the memory lane […]
Tucked away in the depths of present day Vasant Kunj, lies a slave dynasty tomb of one of the sons of Sultan Iltutmish. It’s exquisite architecture, with it’s octagonal burial chamber, it’s marble facade and arched windows, immediately transports you to the 13th century when it was built. Even today, the tomb marks the site […]
As part of our Mausam-e-Khizaan series, we invite you to our next heritage walk at the Safdarjung Tomb. As the crisp autumn air engulfs the evening and dry leaves gather on the green grass like old memories, we’ll turn the pages of history together — exploring the story of Nawab Safdar Jang, his grand resting […]
Autumn lends a different character to the fifth city of Delhi — Feroz Shah Kotla. Built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, the complex houses the ruins of a grand fortress, a baoli (stepwell), a dungeon, and the mighty Ashokan pillar. At this time of the year — during mausam-e-khizān — when dry leaves […]
This weekend our heritage walk will take us to two 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 visit the Satpula Dam — the seven arches of its water […]
