Where to go for your autumn adventure
Autumn travel is for colour, culture and smaller crowds – as these six destinations prove. When Britain’s summertime ebbs away to autumn,
Read moreThe Indian capital, is steeped in a glorious, but turbulent, history. In the pulsating old city, the mighty Mughal-built Red Fort and the vast Jama Masjid mosque are divided by Chandni Chowk’s teeming bazaars. New Delhi provides a fascinating contrast, with the grand Lutyens-designed government buildings, the majestic India Gate memorial, the thriving hub of Connaught Circus and broad tree-lined avenues, which give much of the city a park-like feel. Visitors should head for the gracefully preserved Humayun’s tomb, an early example of Mughal architecture, and the 13th-century red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar. Cox & Kings recommends a stay of at least 2 nights to visit the key sites. The city has an excellent collection of stylish top-end hotels and some small, yet charming hotels that offer excellent value.
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Witness the changing of the guard ceremony, held every Saturday morning and every Sunday evening in the forecourt of the Presidents Palace. First opened to the public in 2007, the ceremony lasts for approximately 30 minutes and entails a series of military traditions including bands and bugles as well as an equestrian display.
Spend the day exploring various landmarks of Gandhi's time in Delhi. After being picked up from your hotel, visit Gandhi's modest final resting place at Raj Ghat, a fitting tribute to his legacy. Proceed to the National Gandhi Museum to learn about Gandhi's life and his principles of Satyagraha and Ahimsa. This museum showcases the various phases of Gandhi's life through its rich collection of original relics, books, art pieces and other possessions. Gain a deeper insight into why his principles were so widely acclaimed and followed. From here, make your way to Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House, to witness a detailed account of his life and the last 24 hours he spent in the house. He spent 144 days in the house and the room he stayed in has been preserved just the way he left it. Finally, see the Gyarah Murti (eleven statues) sculpture, which depicts Gandhi's iconic Dandi March in 1931. This march was propagated to break the salt law introduced by the British. Learn about the campaign, its popularity and the adverse conditions that Gandhi and his followers had to face.
Shah Jahan founded the city of Shahjahanabad, now referred to as Old Delhi, in 1648. The famous Red Fort in the heart of Old Delhi was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal empire and houses the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) and the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience). Opposite the fort is the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan to dominate his city. The Raj Ghat is the location of Gandhi's cremation.
Hone your photography skills on a guided exploration of the cobbled streets, markets and bustling lanes of Hauz Khas. Providing a remarkable visual contrast, Hauz Khas is a striking blend of designer shops and cafes juxtaposed with the age-old rural ambience of a village. Suitable for all levels of experience, your guide will show you the most photogenic spots and help you get the best out of your camera.
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