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Much loved, oft-quoted, sorely missed, inspirational Gandhi was possibly India's most influential (not to mention inspiring) figures. This Delhi tour honours the great man, his work, his words, and enduring legacy.
Discover Gandhi's Delhi, and walk in his footsteps through the city.
Visit places in Delhi associated with Gandhi.
Hear stories of Gandhi's courageous life.
Discover Gandhi's philosophies of non-violent protest.
Pore over documents and artefacts at the National Gandhi Museum.
Experience the city through the father of Indian independence.
Inclusion
Local English speaking guide; Private Transportation as indicated; Attractions: Gandhi Smriti, Rajghat, National Gandhi Museum.
Exclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Items of a personal nature; Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Hours of operation
Availabale Tuesday - Sunday at 1:00pm.
Duration
Approximately 3 - 4 hours.
Location
Meeting point: Hotel Jivitesh Lobby, 11 Pusa Road, opposite Metro Pillar 87, Near Karol Bagh Metro Station, New Delhi (India).
Finish point: Hotel Jivitesh Lobby, 11 Pusa Road, opposite Metro Pillar 87, Near Karol Bagh Metro Station, New Delhi (India).
Itinerary
When people think of India, there's a good chance that Gandhi is one of the first things that comes to mind. If you want to learn more about the life and time of Indian legend Mahatma Gandhi, then this is the Delhi tour for you. Experience Delhi from a local perspective with rides on public transport to visit all the historical monuments associated with Mahatma Ghandi.
Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbander, western India, and was assassinated in on January 30th, 1948. His legacy of non-violent protest lives on in spirit today as a major influence on Indian society and the international community. He pioneered the philosophy of "satyagraha", based on truth and resistance to injustice through non-violent resistance. In India he is officially regarded as the Father of the Nation. His birthday, 2nd October, is commemorated as a national holiday, and is a spiritual experience and one of those iconic things to do in Delhi.
Our Delhi city tour gets you up close and personal with important national stories about Gandhi, his life, and his actions that shaped a nation. You will follow in his footsteps, discover Gandhi's Delhi and be inspired. Your local guide will take you around various famous sights associated with the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, learning more about his message of truth, non-violence, and peace.
The final stop on our historical tour of Delhi will be the National Gandhi Museum where we'll have plenty of time to explore an amazing array of information, documents, and relics from his life, philosophy, and work.
At the end of your Delhi tour, our driver shall drop you back to the starting point.
Additional Information
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Participant restrictions
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
Policies
This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
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