This is a morning tour of the most important sites of the famous and brutal Mutiny in Delhi in May of 1857. Indian Sepoys rebelled against the powerful East India Company. The rebellion lacked leadership and eventually failed. It killed many. The tour is conducted by a mixture of walking and auto-rickshaw use to visit the sites.
Highlights
• St James Church
• Nicholson’s Grave
• Telegraph Memorial
• Kashmere Gate
Highlights
• St James Church
• Nicholson’s Grave
• Telegraph Memorial
• Kashmere Gate
- St. James' Church: Early this morning you will be picked up by an English speaking guide and enjoy a brief ride on the Delhi Metro up to Kashmiri Gate. Upon arrival board an auto-rickshaw, also called a tuk-tuk. Your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of the 1857 Mutiny. You will be visiting historic places in Delhi that tell the story of the Siege of Delhi such as St James Church, which was damaged by shellfire during the Mutiny and the grave, where John Nicholson is buried. Nicholson, a British officer, was best known for his role in the Indian Mutiny, planning and leading the Storming of Delhi. He died due to the wounds he had received during the hostile events.
- Mutiny Memorial: Then visit the Telegraph Memorial, dedicated to Todd, Bendish and Pilkington, who sounded the alarm by reporting the Delhi mutiny on May 11th. Also see Kashmere Gate, the entrance to the city that was breached during the Siege of Delhi. Finally admire the Mutiny Memorial, a Gothic tower built by the British to commemorate the many, who lost their lives in the Mutiny. For those interested, the British historian and writer Dalrymple in his book The Last Mughal may well have documented the 1857 Mutiny best. At the end of your tour you will be taken back to your central Delhi hotel.
Included
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick up / drop-off
- English Speaking Guide
- Metro Ride
- Transport by TUK TUK
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking.
- Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection.
- mixed walking and auto-rickshaw ride including taking Metro
- Not recommended for participants with back problems.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
