Hotel overview

Set in the beating heart of the lanes of Old Delhi, Haveli Dharampura is a beautifully renovated 200-year-old heritage property, painstakingly restored to its former glory.  The conservation efforts have not gone unnoticed by UNESCO and recently awarded the Cultural Heritage Conservation status. The Haveli is surprisingly quiet once you are inside the gateway. The streets are bustling and full of life outside, so just by the nature of the location, there will be the sounds of the city.

Today the hotel has 13 rooms and suites, with a bar and lounge, and a rooftop terrace where all the action happens. Activities such as kite flying and performing arts help keep the culture of Old Delhi alive and support local musicians and dancers. The food at Lakhori restaurant has gained an excellent reputation in the city, and there is a seven-course taster menu if you are interested in a culinary journey.

Excursion

Old and New Delhi Tour

A full day guided tour of Delhi allows us to dip into two contrasting but equally compelling areas of Delhi: Old Delhi and New Delhi.  Designed by Sir Edward Luytens and Herbert Bake, New Delhi offers a very different and contrasting experience to the ancient backstreets of Old Delhi. It is here where we start our tour. Most of New Delhi dates back to around 1911 when the British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi, although many monuments date back a lot further. It is here you’ll find tree lined avenues, formal parks, magnificent colonial buildings as well as some ancient highlights dotted around the area. This morning’s tour takes in Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Qutab Minar, and Humanyun's Tomb. If time permits you may wish to visit the small National Gandhi Museum that showcases the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Pulsing with energy and colour, Old Delhi is laced by a maze of narrow lanes, which twist and turn between the tall historic buildings. This afternoon takes us to the famous Red Fort Complex surrounded by shops and bazaars, the Jama Masjid with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes and Chandni Chowk. In Old Delhi you will also have an opportunity to experience a rickshaw ride with your guide. If time permits we highly recommend visiting Gurudwara (Sikh temple), which has one of the biggest (and cleanest) charitable kitchen’s in Delhi. Here you can witness hundreds of people that come here to eat each day for free.

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