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…
"Revisiting history: Heritage walk in Jahanpanah." Jahanpanah or the 'Refuge of the World', established as the capital by the more infamous Sultan because of his destructive policies, Mohammad bin Tughluq in the 14th century became the fourth city in the long and checkered history of Delhi. On the 27th Jan,…
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…
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…
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…
This walk takes you on yet another thrilling journey to explore the city within cities. It is accompanied by an interesting session of storytelling around the history and myths surrounding the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which holds in its recesses centuries of heritage from the Sultanate to the Lodis, and from…
वाक़ई सैर है ये देखने ही के क़ाबिल, चश्मे अंजुम हो ना इस सैर पर क्यूँ माइल।" ~ Bahadur Shah Zafar. Hidden behind the urban clutter lies a Delhi where a different era pulsates, and from one such time in this season of festivities we bring for our musaafirs the…
“It was in the citadel of Feroz Shah Kotla that I met my first Sufi. William Dalrymple. with those opening lines in his book, City of Djinns - A Year in Delhi, took us on a haunting journey, back and forth in time. Delhi Karavan will take you back in…
दिल्ली कारवाँ की अगली पेशकश "एक अधूरा ख़्वाब" दिल्ली मरहूम के वीराने ख़ुद में ना जाने कितने ही अनकहे अफ़साने दफ़न किये हुए है । ऐसा ही एक वीराना है, जो रातों को अपना सुनहरा दौर याद करके सिसकियाँ लिया करता है । एक सुल्तान, जिसका अधूरा ख़्वाब है ये…
"खलक़ुल्लाह क्यूँ खरोशा हैं आज क्या सैर-ए-गुलफरोशां हैं बहेलियों-यक्कों का इक तांता हैं जिसको देखो वो क़ुतुब जाता है... Friends. Historically, most dynasties and rulers have never been partial to religions. Almost all great rulers of Hindustan have attempted to promote cultural and religious harmony.Delhi Karavan on 21st November, 2015…