Join me for an Immersive Forest Bathing Experience An reflective experience amidst Nature. Forest bathing is a gentle & immersive mindful walk inspired by the Japanese form of nature therapy a.k.a Shinrin Yoku. A combination of therapeutic leisurely walks on gentle paths under canopy of trees with guided activities to help you open your senses […]
Spend a Sunday in the DBF time-machine as we roam the alleys of a 1200 years old village right here in Delhi! Do you wish to explore the link between the great Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chisti and Delhi’s most famous Sufi pir Nizamuddin Auliya while walking the lanes of the oldest bazaars of Delhi? Did […]
Agar firdaus bar-rū-e-zamīñ ast Hamīñ ast o hamīñ ast o hamīñ ast This inscription on the wall of Red Fort or Qila~e~Mubarak as it was known alludes to its former glory, when travellers and historians to the Qila would refer to it as “Hasin Gardun” the magnificent defensive fort… And it was a sight to […]
Romance the bygone era of the 7th city of Delhi, 'Shahjahanabad' and its most vibrant area, Chandni Chowk on a full moon night this Saturday as DBF takes you on a specially curated "Heritage & Walking Experiential Tour" winding down dimly-lit alleyways, cutting through the hushed silence of the night and off-the-beaten path in Chandni […]
It’s World Heritage Week!! And continuing this celebration of our city’s historical lineage, our second walk for this week is another of our “Delhi’s Fort Cities” walks to Delhi’s oldest extant Fort! Tughlaqabad!! This 14th century ‘Cursed Fort’ lies forgotten, almost a silent, massive sentinel on the South-western approach road to Delhi, mute spectators to […]
Delhi has seen many cities. If we start counting it goes to some 16 cities. Out of all these 16 this is the tale of that one city which had never lost its PRIDE any guesses ??? Yes that's where our next walk is.. each & every city that ever existed in Delhi was someway […]
This Sunday afternoon, Dastan is gonna conduct a heritage walk cum storytelling session on the walls of LAL KOT. Delhi's First Red Fort, The palace of Rajput Kings of Tomars and Chauhans. Tales of Tomars, Turkish invasion, Prithviraj Chauhan Sanjukta and many more. Also, you can enjoy the sunset and watch the Qutub Minar from […]
Heritage Walk: Pre-Shahjahanabad Period Timings: 9 AM Date: 5th December 2021, Sunday Registration: https://rzp.io/l/olddelhi Delhipedia brings you the culture behind the famous historical structures of the oldest living city of Delhi- Shahjahanabad. But what was Old Delhi before Shah Jahan decided to set up his capital here? It was still brimming with culture and history! […]
It was 1327 CE when the Sultan of Dilli, Sultan Mohammad Bin Tughlaq issued a 'Firmaan' (Royal Decree) which caught his people unawares...the recently fortified walls of a new city, built by the Sultan in Dilli, 'Jahanpanah' (Dilli's 4th city) was to be abandoned and the capital & its people were to move from Dilli […]
When the plans of the city were laid out, Lutyens wanted the J-Circle to be unremarkable. All the plots around the circle were supposed to be allotted to princes, mostly from Punjab—Nabha, Jind, Bahawalpur, Malerkotla, and most importantly the little hilly state of Mandi. The city designed by the British was supposed to be a […]
"After 14August, unable to cope with the torrent of people coming in from Punjab, the UP government stopped the entry of refugees into the state but Delhi, with its arms generously spread, went on accepting everyone..." — Yashpal, Jhootha Sach. If today's Delhi has a defining moment, it was when a flood of refugees who […]
This will be a walk into the times bygone when the imperial city of Shahjahanabad was at its prime. The Chawri Bazaar, as it is now called, was a boulevard of beautiful and cultured courtesans or tawaifs. The history of the heydays of this market, famous historical landmarks and its well-known courtesans will be discussed […]
𝐃𝐏𝐄𝐆 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 # 384 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙄𝙏𝙔: Architectural photography and faq session with the group. Photo Walk Leaders : Mr. J.S. Jaimohan @ 9811362325 Ms. @Aditi Singh @ 9873075740 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: 11th of December, 202, Satur day 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀: 08:30 a.m. Onwards 𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙐𝙀 : Qutub Minar, Delhi. 𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙁𝙀𝙀𝙎 : 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐏𝐄𝐆 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 […]
If you love nature, like walking among trees and flowers, and want to know more about our Native Trees of Delhi. The conservation of seed is very important as a means of protecting our natural heritage. Join BNHS for Seed Collection Walk. If you know absolutely nothing about trees or nature, you will find this […]
"Night Walk in Chiragh Delhi" This Saturday, @sairedilli will be conducting a night walk in Chiragh Delhi. Chiragh Delhi, a well known area of South Delhi, once upon a time was in the fourth medieval city of Delhi named Jahanpanah. The reason of existence behind this city by Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (1325-51AD). Chiragh Delhi's […]
ADVANCE BOOKING NECESSARY, BOOK HERE: https://imjo.in/HTDcbC The winter chill is well upon us and to Delhi foodies it can mean only one thing...a HUUUGE LONGING to throng the bylanes of Purani Dilli for a hearty feast of hot, soul-warming treats! Imagine Crispiest Kachoris…Tangy Tikkas…Hottest Halwas…Sizzling Seekhs…Gorgeous Garma-Garam Gravys...be it the subtle flavours of Marwaari snacks […]
THE EVENT NEEDS US TO MAKE ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS, AND DUE TO COVID SOPs WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS. SO KINDLY REGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://imjo.in/KPBFvp The Great Delhi Durbar of December 1911 was a grand & most elaborate arrangement to showcase the British Empire’s might in India and its right to don the ‘Imperial’ tag by demolishing […]
Alauddin khilji The cruelest sultans that Delhi had ever witnessed. The portrayal of khilji wasn't accurate as there's a tradition of playing with the history.Yes he was cruel, he was harsh, he was, he was mean & cunning, but he also was brave, bold & courageous. But it's also true that he's the reason for […]
Purana Qila is one of the oldest forts in Delhi. It is often referred to as Shergarh or Sher Fort after the Mughal Emperor Sher Shah Suri, who began its construction. It is said to be inhabited for the past 2,500 years, and excavations at the site show evidence for materials belonging to the pre-Mauryan […]
The Yamuna is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganga and the longest tributary in India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier. It is one of the country's most sacred rivers. On 12th of December,2021 TOURXTER presents a beautiful boat ride at river Yamuna with "n" number of historical stories, myths and facts. we will start […]
DASTAN, would be organizing its night walk in the Qutub Complex. Qutub Complex is a UNESCO world heritage site, consisting of various monuments and stories from Delhi Sultanate from Mamluk Dynasty to Khilji Dynasty (1206AD to 1316AD). The center of attraction would be the dark sky with beautifully lit monuments and pathways leading to them, […]
Adios 2021! Time to Celebrate cycling, stories, and our city over our festive season discounted tours. We DBC team invite you all to celebrate this and upcoming year weekends with us, cycling on the lanes of Old Delhi. We are making this tour exclusive for Delhi and stories lovers! Make your last weekends memorable 💕 […]
Our team brings to you a weekend walk through the diverse neighborhoods of Rohini, as a one-time offshoot from our ongoing research on social housing in Delhi. How has Delhi Development Authority's approach to housing changed over the decades? Join us through one of the first housing projects in Delhi at Rohini to understand that. […]
Our last walk of the year. What better place than the iconic picnic spot of Delhi to bring the year to a close.. But there is so much more in this historic park - from Lodi era tombs to a rich diversity of trees, birds and other pollinators. Starting Point: Gate number 1. Just next […]
It’s Delhi’s mascot!! A 13th century solitary stone sentinel, on the southern hills of Delhi, that's been built and rebuilt by mighty rulers who wanted to leave their mark on history!! Witness to a thousand controversies, fables and many an urban legend!!! This weekend traverse the realm of history and folklore as you take a […]
Birding Sunday CHIRPING TRAILS Don’t miss this session with Sourajit Ghosal Who has done a fabulous booklet on the birds of the Aravali Biodiversity Park Sunday 19 Dec (8.30 -10.30) Free but please register at 9643953232 (only WhatsApp or SMS)
Mohammad Shah Rangeela appointed Sa’adat Ali Khan as Nawab of Awadh in 1722, Saadat Ali Khan who declared independence from Delhi was to marry his elder daughter to his nephew Mirza Muquim Abdul Mansoor Khan,who we know as Safdar Jung. Safdar Jung succeeded his father in law as the Nawab and his son built his […]
Buy your tickets now !! here https://imojo.in/lxCXsA DESCRIPTION: From nuclear proliferation to terrorism, the Partition of India continues to haunt us even today. This walk cum baithak is an attempt to comprehend the experience of Partition, which remains poorly understood both within & outside the subcontinent, through facts, anecdotes, poetry, literature and personal belongings. We […]
Heritage Walk at Tughluqabad : The Cursed City History is full of those who through sheer grit and determination rose from humble beginnings to become Kings and Sultans. One such story is that of Ghazi Malik, Sultan Alauddin Khilji's commander who ushered in a new dynastic era in the history of Delhi by establishing the […]
हैं और भी दुनिया में सुख़न-वर बहुत अच्छे कहते हैं कि 'ग़ालिब' का है अंदाज़-ए-बयाँ और। ...and decades after he is physically gone, he lives on in our lives, hearts and souls.! Be it the leaders in Parliament, historians in their lectures or commoners like us - we all can't stop ourselves from reciting Ghalib […]
"Heritage Walk at the cursed fort : Tughlaqabad Fort" Sair E Dilli presents walk to Tughlaqabad fort Tughlaqabad, the fort that was a dream of the first sultan of Tughlaq dynasty Sultan "Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq", he built this fort during his reign period of 1321-25AD. The key idea behind the fort was when Ghazi Malik (Ghiyasuddin […]
The word solstice comes from Latin Sol (sun) & sistere (to not move)..winter solstice meaning ‘Sun stands still’ in winter. This day is a reminder to celebrate the change in seasons and a time of quiet reflective energy. Winter Solstice is usually tied to silent inner personal awakenings. It is the beginning of returning to […]
Qutub Minar is a minaret or a victory tower located in the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi's Mehrauli area. With a height of 72.5 meters (238 ft), Qutub Minar is the second tallest monument of Delhi. Its construction was started in 1192 by Qutb Ud-Din-Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate after […]