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Delhi - The Last Imperial City
A historic stroll through Kartavya Path all the way up to the India Gate
4.8
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Location
New Delhi
DURATION
2 hours
Booking type
Public experience
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Kartavya Path & India Gate
This heritage walk offers a journey through time, revealing the historical evolution of New Delhi from a colonial blueprint to the dynamic metropolis it is today. This heritage walk follows the iconic Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath), connecting two of the city’s most significant landmarks: **India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the former Viceroy’s House.**
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Walking along this grand boulevard, participants will learn about the strategic reasons behind the British decision to make New Delhi the new capital of India, replacing Calcutta. The walk illuminates the symbolic importance of this move, aimed at strengthening British authority in early 20th-century India. With engaging narratives and well-researched anecdotes, guides bring to life an era when the city was still taking shape under the careful supervision of British planners and architects.
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The architectural wonders that define New Delhi’s skyline, including the imposing India Gate, a memorial honoring Indian soldiers, and the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan, a symbol of colonial grandeur, will be examined. Insights into the challenges and creative visions that influenced the city’s design, blending classical and modern elements, are shared along the way.
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“**Delhi - The Last Imperial City**” is more than just a heritage walk; it’s an immersive journey offering a deep understanding of New Delhi’s past and its development into the nation’s capital. Whether passionate about history, architecture, or simply intrigued by the city’s rich heritage, this walk provides a memorable exploration of the stories and secrets that lie at the heart of India’s capital.
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What You’ll be Doing
🚶♂️ A Walk Through History - Stroll along the iconic Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath), where every step reveals a piece of New Delhi’s past.
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Kartavya Path Chowk(https://goo.gl/maps/LjxCLoWtoW9ohRJL7)
- Reach the meeting point at least 10 mins before 6 PM
End Point
- India Gate (If you have parked your vehicles in Parking 3, you will have to walk back.)
Suitability / Accessibility
- Accessible for all
- Suitable for children of all age. Children below the age of 15 should be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation & other policies
- Cancellation PolicyTickets cancellable up to 3 days before the event
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₹ 1,500/person
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Meet Our Experts
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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