Village tours to Mughlai food - Delhi tourism dept expands its city walks

The taste of lai cuisine in Old Delhi; a tranquil visit to Nizamuddin Dargah; an "encounter" with the djinns of Delhi; and lessons in pottery from a city village these are just some of the activities planned as part of the Delhi tourism department's Delhi Tourism Walk Festival launched on Saturday to facilitate the exploration of the Capital's cultural and historical tapestry.

- Alok KN Mishra

To be sure, the Delhi government launched its heritage walks series in 2023 and the present one is an expansion of the guided tours. The tours have been designed to provide a cultural window into the unfolding of the manifold eras- from the Mughal rule to the edifices of modern architecture, from the city's culinary masterpieces to its natural vistas. The cultural calendar, unveiled by the tourism department, lists a range of walks. These walks will be held for over a month, from February 17 to March 31, and will be conducted by historians, scholars, storytellers and guides authorised by the ministry of tourism of the central government, said people aware of the matter.

Delhi tourism minister, who inaugurated the first walk on Saturday at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, said that the walks will capture the essence of Delhi and have something in store for everyone tourists as well as residents.