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Spirit of the Sufi Saints
Special FAM Experience for IATO Members
4.9
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Location
New Delhi
DURATION
2.5 hours
Booking type
Private trip
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Revisit the abode of Sufism in Mehrauli Archaeological Park and Village
Let’s walk the bylanes of Mehrauli village and Archaeological park, revisiting the abode of Sufism in Delhi.
Trace the advent of Sufism in the Indian Subcontinent as we walk past the fascinating ruins in the Mehrauli Neighbourhood while listening to the enthralling tales and poetry of Sufi Stalwarts like Bulleh Shah and Baba Farid.
We’ll visit Jamali‘s mosque and Tomb, Rajon ki Baoli, Gandhak Ki Baoli, Dargah of Chishti Sufi Saint Qutubbudin Bhakhtiar Kaki, Hijron ka Khanqah, Jahaz Mahal and Zafar Mahal.
We'll revisit the love legend of Sohini Mahiwal from a Sufi perspective!!
Post the walk, we would have kachoris from a shop that is over 50 years old.
Experience highlights
Ruins of the Zafar Mahal
Tombs of eunuchs at Hijron ka Khanqah
Rajon ki Baoli - rectangular in plan, is the largest and most ornamented of all the baolis in Mehrauli
Tomb of Quli Khan, also known as Metcalfe's Dilkusha, overlooking the Qutub Minar.
Gandhak Ki Baoli, built by Sultan Iltutmish in the early 13th century. It is one of the three baolis in Mehrauli.
Rajon ki Baoli - rectangular in plan, is the largest and most ornamented of all the baolis in Mehrauli
What You’ll be Doing
Exploring Mehrauli's Mystical Ruins, Timeless Cultural Treasures, Origins of Sufism in India and so much more!
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What’s Included
Entrance Tickets
ThisDay Merchandise
Tea/Coffee
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Qutub Minar Ticket Counter(https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjHeZje5fk9XtTFh8)
- Parking is available at the Qutub Minar Complex
End Point
- Jahaz Mahal (E-rickshaw's are available for the parking spot)
Suitability / Accessibility
- Not accessible for people with disabilities
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
- Bad Weather PolicyThis activity will proceed if there's light drizzle. The host might postpone if there's a thunderstorm or heavy rain.
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Nitika Arora
As one of the Co-founders of Darwesh Heritage walks, Nitika is a History Heritage Cultural curator. She has conceptualised and conducted heritage tours & baithaks onsite and virtually since 2013 across different monuments in Delhi. Having training & experience in performing arts (i.e. theatre), she incorporates performance elements in all her walks -like poetry, dramatic reading of play excerpts etc.
Experience: 8 years 1 month
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