History Walks – Saturday 28 January 2012

Hauz Khas              

Explore the old and new cities of Delhi by the lakeside / Basant Panchami Picnic

 

Saturday 28 January 2012; 11 am – 3 pm

Meeting Point: Kunzum Travel Café, T 49, Hauz Khas Village, 11 am

Ending Point: Hauz Khas Village, 3 pm 

Mode of Commuting: Walk

Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/- per person (includes snacks, lunch)

See dress code information below & other notes.

Please pre-register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com

 

The Hauz Khas Village complex is a lovely example of many historic cities breathe together to make Delhi one of the most fascinating historic cities of the world. Historic monuments from the 13th and 14th centuries, reign tall over the Hauz Khas – the royal tank; and 21st century markets, art and design enterprises, bookshops and hubs of activity and recreation spring up in the vicinity. Come explore this meeting of times in the heart of Delhi.

 

Our walk coincides with the festival of Basant Panchami, a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Celebrate with yellow!

 

Itinerary & Places Visited

11 am: Wake-up coffee at Kunzum Travel Café

11.15 – 12 noon:  Walk around Hauz Khas monuments (14th century)

12 noon – 1 pm: Walk of the village markets: art galleries, design stores & bookshops etc.

1-1.30 pm: Darshan at Jagannath Temple

1.30 – 3pm: Walk around the Hauz Khas Lake (14th century) and Basanti Picnic Lunch at Munda Gumbad.

 

Notes

  • Dress Code: It is 100% mandatory to wear all yellow. It is a tradition to wear new yellow cotton clothes, please make an effort to blend in with the season. In case of emergency, white is the best alternative. No Black or dark colours please!
  • Bring yellow gifts for fellow participants – lemons, melons, flowers..


Images (click to enlarge)

Kunzum Travel Cafe / Photo: Kunzum

Hauz Khas / Photo: Shweta Modgil

Hauz Khas / Photo: Shweta Modgil

Hauz Khas / Photo: Carole Harris

Hauz Khas Village / Photo: Mayank Auten Soofi

Jagan Nath Temple, Haus Khas / Photo: Carole Harris

Hauz Khas / Photo: Mayan Austen Soofi