What to expectExploring Qilaa’ Lal Kot and Sanjay VanThe remnants of Lal Kot, the first fortress city of Delhi, stand as a testament to a rich history shaped by the Tomar’s, Chauhan’s, Mamluks, Khilji’s, and other dynasties. Nestled between Vasant Kunj and Mehrauli, this ancient city conceals the often-overlooked narratives of Delhi’s chequered past. Inhabiting […]
What to expectHeritage Walk at Chirag-e-Dehli Dargah and BahlolLodhi’s TombThis weekend Delhi Karavan invites you to step into the spiritual courtyard of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Nasiruddin Mahmud, popularly known as Chirag-e-Dehli (The Lamp of Delhi). The dargah, although situated in the heart of the bustling city, is a quiet oasis that offers a […]
What to expectDadabari Jain Mandir and it’s Surrounding NeighborhoodThis foggy January Sunday morning let’s undertake a spiritual escape in the oldest part of Delhi. Embarking on foot we will explore the Dadabari Jain Temple and it’s surrounding neighborhood. Walking down the narrow winding alleys of Mehrauli we will follow a mystical trail that encompasses the […]
What to expectAs we turn a new leaf and step into 2025, Delhi Karavan begins a fresh chapter with its January Journeys series.In our first walk of this new year we invite you to delve into the rich heritage and spiritual essence of Delhi, a city that has nurtured saints, mystics, emperors, and dreamers alike. […]
What to expect Let us wrap up this year and the Dil Dilli December series with some love stories from Delhi’s timeless eras.These stories transgress boundaries and transcend generations. From the valleys of Kashmir and Kabul, the golden sands of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, to the cities of Agra and Delhi, they all narrate different shades […]
What to expectDil Dilli DecemberIn our last two heritage walks of the Dil Dilli December series we explored two cities from the Tughlaq era – Jahapanah and Feroz Shah Kotla. It is time now for us to focus our attention on the third fortified city of Delhi, Tughlaqabad. Built in 1321 AD by Sultan Ghiyasuddin […]
What to expectHeritage Walk at Feroz Shah KotlaDil Dilli DecemberAs temperatures plummet and the Delhi air becomes slightly more breathable, the next heritage walk in our Dil, Dilli, December series sets out to explore another historical city from the Tughlaq era. The fifth city of Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla. Built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq […]
What to expect Celebrating November Let’s gather this time for a beautiful evening at the majestic Safdarjung Tomb! We’ll first take a stroll around the magnificent venue for a short heritage walk, discussing about Nawab Safdar Jang, the tomb, and the surroundings. And then we will sit and relax in the beautiful ambience as we […]
What to expect सर-ए-तूर हो, सर-ए-हश्र हो, हमें इंतज़ार क़ुबूल हो….वो कभी मिले, वो कही मिलें, वो कभी सही वो कही नहीं… Celebrating November🍁 Roothi Rani aur Anya Kahaniyaa: Stories from a Timeless Era At a time when the world burns only some stories are able to soothe the restless soul. Such stories are not […]
What to expectCelebrating NovemberThe karavan this time sets forth to visit the fort ruins of one of the oldest cities of Delhi. Lal Kot, the first city of Delhi, was once ruled by Rajputs, Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis and witnessed the rise and fall of so many dynasties and empires. The remains of the city […]
