Exploring Qila Lal Kot and Sanjay Van - Heritage Walk Lal Kot, the first city of Delhi, that was once ruled by Rajputs, Tomars, Chauhans, Mamluks, Khiljis and so many dynasties and empires,.. now stands bare with its few defense walls as if reaching out to make you hear its…
In this first event of 2019, Delhi Karavan brings to you a special heritage trail. Though we would be walking in one of the most popular areas of the city, yet we will be visiting some historical gems that still remain less explored. This part of Delhi has shown its…
“The city of Delhi, built hundreds of years ago, fought for, died for, coveted and desired, built, destroyed and rebuilt, for five and six and seven times, mourned and sung, raped and conquered, yet whole and alive.. Yet the city stands still intact, as do many more forts and tombs,…
In our endeavor to bring new stories from the rich history of Delhi, the Karavan will trace it's way through the landmarks of 1857, that lie in the Northern Ridge. These structures not only are a testimony to the respective dynasties that built them, but also stand as a witness…
Welcome to the DELHI WALK FESTIVAL! Put on your walking shoes – and join us. Choose from Nature Walks, Ecology walks, Design Walks, Photography Walks, Alternative and Experimental Walks, Culture Walks, Heritage Walks, Art Walks, Music Walks and Food Walks. Discover a city that is brimming with experiences that are…
Popular as 'HKV', in today's modern lingo, known more for it's upscale cafés, high end boutiques, antique shops and a bustling hangout was once a repository of culture and knowledge. This charming site has seen several twists and turns with time; it housed a water reservoir built by Alauddin Khilji,…
Our Dilli has been thriving for several centuries now. However, as chronicled in various epochs of Delhi’s history, the first city of Delhi dates back to 11th century. Anangpal, a Tomer ruler possibly created the first known regular defense- work in Delhi called Lal Kot- which Prithviraj took over and…
Suspended in between the 'Delhi that is known' and the one which is 'unknown', is another world, that of a 'forgotten' Delhi. In one such world lies a crumbling piece of history, the Khirkee Masjid, a sad reminder of urban apathy. On 3rd June, the Karavan will try to revive…
Punctuated with innumerable graves, home to a nature rich sprawling forest situated in quietitude in the midst of a bustling metropolis, which hides in it's confines the now unrecognizable ramparts of the first city of Delhi, is the "Sanjay Van". This is our next stop this month as we…
"सिर्फ मैं अपनी कहानी ही नहीं , सुन मुझे तेरी भी रुदाद हुँ मैं ..” With every turn of the wheel of time, the story of Delhi too changed. But, throughout this story Mehrauli always played a character. Since 736 AD, when Anangpal Tomar first fortified it as Lal Kot,…
