Begumpur conceals the ruins of a once thriving medieval city, Jahapanah, or the “Refuge of the World,” built on dreams but ruined by ambition. It was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq as the fourth significant capital in Delhi’s long and tumultuous history. Tughlaq’s rule, marked by radical decisions, is still reflected in the ruins scattered […]
bharī hai dil meñ jo hasrat kahūñ to kis se kahūñsune hai kaun musībat kahūñ to kis se kahūñ 🍁 Spring renders a different character to Mehrauli – it’s landscape bursting into colours with blooming trees and seasonal flowers. The Mughals once made this place their summer retreat to escape the scorching heat of north […]
With the holy month of Ramzan drawing to a close, what could be better than to end the month with a heritage walk at the majestic Safdarjung Tomb! 🌙✨ We’ll first take a stroll around the magnificent venue for a short heritage walk talking about Nawab Safdar Jang, the tomb, and it’s surroundings. Then with […]
Our next 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, a baoli (step well), a dungeon, and the mighty Ashokan pillar. Shrouding these mesmerising […]
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 […]
What to expectHeritage Walk at Dargah Hzt Yusuf Kattal and SatpulaDamHazrat Sheikh Yusuf Kattal Tomb. Still off the usual heritage circuit, this 16th century Lodhi era tomb is hidden away and even difficult to locate on Google. We shall further move to the Satpula Dam, the seven arched waterways of the medieval period, showing the […]
What to expectlet us walk down some forgotten, winding serpentine paths dotted with rows of ruins with their arches and collapsed roofs peeping through the grass and shrubbery, and explore the unexplored this time. This trail will take you on yet another thrilling journey to explore the city within cities, accompanied by an interesting session […]
What to expect This weekend, Delhi Karavan will trace its way through the landmarks of 1857. Lying scattered in and around the Northern Ridge, these structures are a silent witnesses to India’s first war of independence. The Ridge, once a strategic high ground, saw fierce battles between British forces and Indian revolutionaries. From the Mutiny […]
Our next heritage walk, “Badshah Humayun ke makbare ki sair aur guzre zamaane ki baatein”, will take you through the chequered history of the Humayun’s tomb complex – a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will delve into the stories of Mughal luminaries and other royalties whose legacies continue to resonate through the centuries. As we […]
What to expectOutside the walls of the once magnificent citadel of Siri lies monuments that are majestic in their own right. This weekend Delhi Karavan will visit three such monuments that span different eras and dynasties. One such monument is the Chor Minar believed to have been built by Alauddin Khalji in the early fourteenth […]
