Join us for an approximately 3 hour adventure into Indian life, culture, history, and most importantly, it’s people!
Living in Mehrauli, we’ve spent over a year exploring the in’s and out’s of the oldest of Delhi’s 7 ancient cities. We can’t believe the cool stuff we’ve found and the interesting people we’ve met, and we think you’ll enjoy it too.
Apart from the Qutub Minar, Mehrauli doesn’t show up on most people’s list of top sites in Delhi. But that’s exactly why we love it. We want to invite you into a community – our community – that has a welcomed absence of hawkers and other tourists, and a plethora of opportunities to experience authentic India.
Living in Mehrauli, we’ve spent over a year exploring the in’s and out’s of the oldest of Delhi’s 7 ancient cities. We can’t believe the cool stuff we’ve found and the interesting people we’ve met, and we think you’ll enjoy it too.
Apart from the Qutub Minar, Mehrauli doesn’t show up on most people’s list of top sites in Delhi. But that’s exactly why we love it. We want to invite you into a community – our community – that has a welcomed absence of hawkers and other tourists, and a plethora of opportunities to experience authentic India.
WHAT
- Tour led by an English-speaking guide who grew up in Mehrauli. (Premium tour led by an American living in Mehrauli is available upon request.)
- Walk down a market street where goods have been continuously bought and sold for over 500 years.
- Visit a bustling vegetable market
- Drink some chai and eat some local sweets
- Get an up-close-and-personal tour of a Muslim shrine and learn about local religious beliefs
- Climb all over the ruins of the summer palace of the last Mughal emperor
- Visit several historic stepwells
- Meander through the forested Mehrauli Archeological Park, which is dotted with historic ruins
WHO
1 to 8 people willing to walk and explore for 3 hours.
WHEN
We can offer tours on most days at any time of the day, but we find that starting at 9:30am or 2pm usually works best. Contact us and let us know regarding your dates and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
HOW
Unless prior arrangements are made, plan to meet us outside the gate at the Qutub Minar Metro Station. If the autorickshaw drivers are trying to sell you a ride, you’re in the right place! We ask that you wear conservative dress to respect the local culture. You’ll also want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals. They may get muddy, dusty, or some other form of dirty, plus you’ll need to remove them at certain religious sites.
HOW MUCH
- Personal Tour: $40
- 2-4 People: $30/person
- 5-8 People: $25/person
We'll send you an invoice/receipt and allow payment by PayPal, check in the US, or Indian or US cash.
DISCLAIMER
India isn’t a great travel experience because it’s just like your home country, but because it’s so different. Sweating is often required. April through late June is the hot, dry season in North India, which is then replaced by the humid, rainy monsoon season from July through August. September through November can be quite pleasant, December through January a bit cold (at least at nights), and February through March nice again.
While Go Deeper Travel will do much to mitigate risks and assure a quality experience, India’s unpredictability means there is much we can’t control. So bring an attitude of flexibility, other-centeredness, and adventure. You’ll have some stories to tell, no doubt.
While Go Deeper Travel will do much to mitigate risks and assure a quality experience, India’s unpredictability means there is much we can’t control. So bring an attitude of flexibility, other-centeredness, and adventure. You’ll have some stories to tell, no doubt.
