The Untold Story of Tughlaq and Khilji

Description

This is the place where you will be able to witness the blend of the urban as well as the rural vibes of the city. The village of Hauz Khas is an amazing combination of the modern as well as the ancient era where one is not lesser than the other. It is surrounded by modern structures such as restaurants, cafes, tall buildings, etc. However, behind these modern structures, there is a man-made reservoir which still has an extreme level of water in it. This village of Hauz Khas lies in the heart of the southern part of Delhi. The main historical structures found in this village area mosque, pavilions and a seminary of Islamic structure which dates back to the period of the medieval century i.e. 13th century which was under the reign of the Sultans. Today this place serves as the main area for residential and commercial uses.

The highlight of this walk is the storytelling session that is based on the anecdotes and history of the village of Hauz Khas. Other historical structures found in this village are a breathtaking mosque, the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, and the ancient remains of the village. This village was first conquered by Aladdin Khilji. He excavated the reservoir which is sprawling water even today. Hence the village was named after him as Hauz Khas. This place once served as the main area for education. Today its walls are being used for street arts. By witnessing this you will get a chance to understand the working of the wheel of time Other historical attractions here belong to 14th century. This village was one of the great achievements of Aladdin Khilji and still is one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi.

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Highlights :
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included from the city hotels
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Great overview and orientation of the visit
• Guide services for a more personalized experience

Activity :
• Sightseeing

Transport :
Airconditioned transport with driver

• 01 to 03 persons - Sedan cars - Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Desire 
• 03 to 05 persons - SUV cars - Toyota Innova or similar
• 06 to 10 persons - Tempo Traveller with 10 seats
• 11 to 18 persons - Mini coaches with 18 seater
• 19 to 42 persons - Coaches with 27 or 42 seater
All the vehicles are air-conditioned

Pickup and Departure :
 Pick up from mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
 Drop at mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.

• Tour Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
• Guide: English speaking guide included
• Assistance: Yes
• Entrance fees included: No
• Vehicle: Air-conditioned
• Driver with a phone: Yes
• Tour Starts Time: 0900 hrs.

Additional : 
• Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Child below 5 years is free.
• No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites except for places of worship, shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen during the visit.
• Entrance fees to the monuments are not included and are to be paid directly. Any camera or video camera fees, if any, are to be paid directly

Timings :
09:00 am to 05:00 pm

Walking Time: 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Things To Carry :
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable footwear

Advisory :
Special Holidays will not be liable for any dispute arising out of the rental between customer and vendor, guide or any service provider

Confirmation Policy :
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking Rate is based on a minimum 2 person sharing. We reserve the right to cancel in case the minimum no. of customers required for the visit on any date is not met.

Cancellation Policy :
• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the visit, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the visit, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the visit, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

Refund Policy :
•The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days

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