From Roshan-e-Dilli at Qutub Minar Complex, to Partition Diaries at Purana Qila: explore Delhi’s history with month-long walk fest
From ‘Dekho Apna CP’ which will acquaint people with history of the shopping district to ‘Zaike Purani Dilli Ke’ that will give them a chance to sample the culinary delights of Old Delhi, Delhi Tourism department is organising a month-long walk festival to help tourists and local residents explore the “centuries-old” city in its full glory.
The festival kicked off on 17th February with a guided tour of Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Inaugurating the walk, Delhi Tourism Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “Delhi is not just the capital of modern India, it has been a seat of power for many centuries. Our vision is to ensure a tourist is able to see and understand the historical marvels of Delhi during their visit to the city.”
Other events which would be held as part of the festival are ‘Roshan-e-Dilli’ at Qutub Minar Complex, ‘Jewels of Delhi’, and ‘Partition Diaries’ at Purana Qila. The series of guided walks will help tourists and history enthusiasts delve into stories surrounding the seven cities of medieval Delhi and will help highlight the hidden gems of the national capital, according to the Delhi Tourism Department. Other events include a Sufi Walk, a stroll around the Mehrauli village that will engage people in pottery, ‘Delhi ka Dil Dekho’ walk that will start from the National War Memorial leading to the Kartavya Path, and ‘Purane Dilli ke Naye Log’ as part of which participants will get to explore heritage churches, temples, and mosques around the city.
As part of its initiative, the tourism department has invited historians, scholars, walk conductors, storytellers, and licensed guides to highlight unique aspects of Delhi’s history and culture.
Heritage enthusiasts can book their slots at a “festive offer price” of Rs 500 by logging on to http://www.delhitourism@gov.in or contacting the Delhi Tourism office, from where they can also collect information on future events.
