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 […]
