what to expect
The monsoons would drape Mehrauli in a veil of emerald – it’s lush landscape coming alive by the gentle patter of the rains. The Mughals once made this place their summer retreat to escape the scorching heat of north Delhi. For them, Mehrauli was not just a refuge but a celebration of nature, poetry, and love. The once-majestic, now decrepit, Zafar Mahal stands here – the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. Today, it remains a poignant symbol of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s unfulfilled wish to have it as his final resting place.
Our monsoon series of heritage walks would be incomplete without a visit to the Zafar Mahal. If time permits, we will visit the Mehrauli village and Dargah Qutub Sahib at the end of the walk.
Language: Hindustani (Hindi and Urdu)
Day/ Date: Saturday, 24 August
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Meer e Karavan: Asif Khan Dehlvi
Charges: 500 per head
(Since the venue is a ticketed monument, all participants are requested to bear the entry ticket charges separately).
Contact number: 9818278665
IMPORTANT: To reserve your spot, please drop a mail at delhikaravan@gmail.com. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTE: Other details and important points shall be shared by us over email once your spot is confirmed.
Ujdaa Dayaar: Heritage Walk at Zafar Mahal