To learn more about the culture and history of India we had a fantastic tour of Old Delhi.  The tour was conducted by outstanding guides from Itihaas Tours, director and founder Smita Vats and Mohsin. We began at Jama Masjid, a very impressive mosque built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees.

We then wove through the old city streets exploring historic architecture and town planning.  We stopped to visit Jain Naya Mandir place of worship which was serenely quiet. We continued along pathways, ducking riders on motor bikes and scooters, admiring the colorful doorways.

We strolled through Paranthe Wali Gali, where we tasted lovely pastries made fresh on the spot.

 

We emerged at Chandni Chowk Rd where we boarded a rickshaw and wove through chaotic traffic to get back to our bus.

Ilja , one of the other leaders on the exchange program created this wonderful movie of the day.