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 […]
What to expectCelebrating NovemberDelhi Karavan turns 11!November is a special month for us at Delhi Karavan.Not only because it’s autumn but, more importantly, it’s our anniversary month. To celebrate the completion of 11 glorious years, we invite you to a heritage walk at the Mehrauli Archeological Park. As we walk down the memory lane this […]
What to expectDelhi Karavan brings to you it’s annual heritage walk this Saturday morning.Hidden behind Delhi’s urban clutter lies a world where a different era thrives. During the festive season, we invite our musafirs to the heritage festival of Phoolwalon ki Sair. On this walk, we’ll visit the places where Mehrauli transforms into a vibrant […]
What to expectAutumn brings on a different character to the fifth city of Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla. Built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlag in 1354, the complex houses the ruins of a grand fortress, a baoli (step well), a dungeon, and not to forget the mighty Ashokan pillar. Shrouding these mesmerising structures, are stories that […]
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 […]
In the aftermath of Emperor Aurangzeb’s death, Delhi’s fate lay in the hands of weak rulers embroiled in constant skirmishes. With no strong leader to hold the empire together, dusk set on the Mughal Empire. This vacuum led to many foreign invasions which saw 18th century Delhi covered in an eclipse of turmoil. Yet, the […]
What to expectBadshah Alamgir aur Anya Kahaniyan: A Heritage BaithakEmperor Aurangzeb, also known by his regnal name, Badshah Alamgirh, will be the central figure of our next baithak. Often painted as a ruthless ruler, Aurangzeb ruled the vast Mughal Empire with a strict hand. Yet, the complexities of his reign reveal far more than the […]
What to expectIn the heart of a forgotten empire lies Jahapanah, or the“Refuge of the World,” a city built on dreams and 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 […]
What to expectWhile the Purana Qila figures on top of every tourist itinerary some quaint places escape our eyes. In our quest to bring you untold stories from these nondescript pages of history, the Karavan will take it’s musafirs on a heritage trail ” Neighborhood of Purana Qila”places covered:Masjid Khair ul manaazilBagh e BedilDargah Matka […]
