Visit Old Gurdwaras Of Delhi

On this tour visit the historical Gurdwaras (Sikh Temples) of Delhi and learn about the rich history of the Sikhs. Learn about the valor of this community and see how their faith believes in serving humanity above all. Take part in their prayers and watch their priests as they read out loud from their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib.

On this tour, discover some of the tenets of this faith as you mingle with the locals and take part in their prayers. Also enjoy a community meal at one of the Gurdwaras. Known for their service to the poor, Gurdwaras provide free meals to thousands of people from all faiths every day.

Highlights:-
• History and architecture of 3 Sikh Gurdwaras
• Watch Sikh priests read out from their holy book
• Enjoy eating a community meal

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Near Red Fort, New Delhi India

Situated in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi, Gurdwara Sis Ganj is one of the nine historical Gurdwaras of Delhi. It was first constructed in 1783 to commemorate the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was beheaded at this spot on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for his refusal to convert to Islam. The Gurdwara is located in a crowded part of Old Delhi and is visited by devout pilgrims in large numbers.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, Near Parliament House, New Delhi India

Gurdwara Rakab Ganj is located near the Parliament House in New Delhi. It was built at the same time as Gurdwara Sis Ganj. It stands on the spot where the mortal remains of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur were cremated by a faithful disciple who burnt his house down in order to cremate the Guru. Standing near Connaught Place, one of the commercial districts of Delhi, the Gurdwara is very popular due to its easy accessibility from other parts of the city.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, next to Grand Post Office, New Delhi 110001 India

Located next to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, the golden dome and tall flagpole of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is an important landmark of New Delhi. The Gurdwara was originally a mansion of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The eight Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan stayed here during his visit to Delhi in1664. He tended to the sick during the cholera and smallpox epidemic in Delhi from this mansion. Later he himself succumbed to the disease. A small water tank stands in the precincts of the Gurdwara. Its waters are believed to have curative properties. A school and an art gallery are also located within the Gurdwara.

Duration: 1 hour