Intro to India
(A Tour of Chaotic Old Delhi)
Want someone to show you the ropes of India, introduce you to some of the most important need-to-knows, while taking you to iconic Old Delhi? Join us for an six-hour educational tour.
We’ve designed this tour with the first-timer in mind. We’ll orient you to the history, ethnicity, language, religion, families and relationships, clothing, food, drink, sweets, transportation, recreation and socio-economic realities of N India, with a specific focus on the Mughal culture that you’ll find in Old Delhi.
WHAT
- Tour led by an English-speaking Indian guide
- Explore the impressive Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) which holds nearly 25,000 worshippers
- Eat traditional Mughal food at the world famous Karim’s restaurant
- Drink chai in an old fashioned chai shop
- Savor some local sweets
- Explore the market street
- Travel by pedal rickshaws and other forms of local transportation
WHO
1 to 12 people willing to walk and explore for 4-6 hours.
WHEN
We can offer tours on most days at any time of the day, but we find that starting at 10am usually works best.
HOW
We’ll pick you up from your hotel or place of residence. 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.
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, caring for others, 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, caring for others, and adventure. You’ll have some stories to tell, no doubt.