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Monsoon Magic in Delhi
These weeks of July & Aug we bring you our city’s many monsoony flavours!
Thundering Tughlaqabad:
The Cursed Fort & Its Forgotten Tales
Delhi’s ‘Cursed Fort’ lies forgotten, almost a silent, massive sentinel on the South-western approach road to Delhi, mute spectators to the rise & fall of empires for the past 700 years.
Yes!!! Delhi has a fort which has been standing guard for the past nearly 700 yrs…but which was never completely lived in because of a powerful ‘curse’ that consigned its fate forever to ruins…!
In these few weeks of rains in Delhi, whatever our city receives, join Ramit Mitra our founder, in the Best #OpenAir #MonsoonHangout in #Delhi…..the green expanses are wild…the city’s Heritage monuments are all washed clean by the rains…and this is the best time to experience Delhi’s largest & most mysterious fort complex, which offers both the “Jungleee Greens” as also the “Washed Monuments” and their hidden tales…tales of a fort which seems to have been frozen in the pages of time since the 14th Century!
Walk, become a child as you run up & down ramps where once richly caparisoned elephant climbed with their Sultans & Princes, jump or crawl all over the fort walls, palace ruins, wild greens in the Tughlaqabad Fort ruins and maybe even get wet in the rains….this Sunday morning, topped up by a typical Desi Baarishon Ke liye Perfect Nashtaa !!!
ARE YOU GAME??!!!
A good opportunity for families with children, photographers and nature lovers.
In case of any queries please call us @9871181775
Monsoon Mehfil in Mughaliya Mehrauli
” लगता नहीं है दिल मिरा उजड़े दयार में
किस की बनी है आलम-ए-ना-पाएदार में,
कितना है बद-नसीब ‘ज़फ़र’ दफ़्न के लिए
दो गज़ ज़मीन भी न मिली कू-ए-यार में ”
~ बहादुर शाह ‘ज़फ़र ‘
The rain gods have finally smiled on Delhi….and DBF adds to the thunder with a unique walk in the lanes of one of the oldest cities of the world this Sunday exploring history, cultural society and poetry during the last few decades of Mughal history.
If the reign of a Mughal had to mark the beginning of the end of the Mughal Empire, it would perhaps be Shah Alam II. The saying attributed to his dominion ‘Sultanat-e-Shah Alam, az Dilli ta Palam’ captures this moment only too poignantly. But like in the case of many other empires in the dawn of their power, it was this period, as the sun set on the “Mughaliya Hukumat”, which saw a burst of cultural efflorescence.
And it was Mehrauli, located on Aravallis, a darling of not just the Mughals, but for centuries before and even after during the British…where Mughal humanism, a syncretic culture and traditions of spirituality was reasserted; amongst the dense forests that dotted the highlands of Mehrauli, in this ‘Monsoon Retreat’ of the Last Mughals…
So join us on Saturday evening at Mehrauli Village, for a historical walk, whose stories are strung on verses of poetry….explore the Naqar Khana of Zafar’s palace, a special chamber known for its superior acoustics and walk through love, longing and desire in the Mughal court through the verses composed by emperor Shah Alam and the last Mughal emperor Bahadhur Shah Zafar. We finally end in the holy courtyard of Dargah-e-Bakhtiyar Kaki, for a dose of Sufi spirituality and qawwali music.
ABOUT THE WALK FACILITATORS
The walk is in collaboration with our long time partner Parwaz – परवाज़ a group renowned for their poetry baithaks and interactive events on literary themes. Priyanka Bhaskar from Parwaz would be presenting Zafar in her unique captivating style. Shah Alam will come alive with Riya Sarkar an architect by training who enjoys leading heritage walks in the city.
The story-telling sessions will be done in English/Urdu/Hindi.
DATE & TIME: 4:00PM, Saturday, 3rd Aug
MEETING POINT: Opp. Mehrauli DTC Bus Terminal. Once you reach please call us @ 9871181775
CHARGES: Rs.600/person
DISCOUNT: Children aged below 8 years are allowed free while ages 9 till 14 and Senior Citizens aged 60 & above pay Rs 300.
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE: https://imjo.in/CUHWtb
ESSENTIALS TO WEAR & CARRY:
1- All participants should carry something to cover their heads with, so be it dupattas, scarves, handkerchiefs etc for the entry to Dargah.
2- Dress appropriately to respect local religious sentiments…
3- Do wear a good pair of walking shoes or flip-flops, we walk for almost 1.5 Kms.
4- Keep minimal numbers/amount of valuables with you.
5- Delhi is reeling under plastic waste, let’s not pollute our city any further, so request you to carry your own bottle of water.
BEST WAY TO REACH: Take the Metro till Qutb Minar on the Yellow Line (Gurgaon-Jahangirpuri Track), cross MG Road & then take an Autorickshaw (Rs 60) or Park your cars at Qutb Minar complex & take an Autorickshaw (Rs 40). DTC buses also run from all parts of Delhi to Mehrauli Bus Terminal
GOOGLE MAPS: https://goo.gl/maps/KTVt57KWJgF2
Monsoon Magic in Mandu-Maheswar, MP
The month of Aug we bring you our culture & history-heavy innovation as we explore other parts of India on our 15th Aug Wknd Trip to Madhya Pradesh!
मेघ, मल्हार और माण्डू – A mesmerising mystical and musical sojourn!
बारिश शराब-ए-अर्श है ये सोच कर ‘अदम’
बारिश के सब हुरूफ़ को उल्टा के पी गया
~ अब्दुल हमीद अदम
[शराब-ए-अर्श – celestial wine, हुरूफ़ – alphabets]
“Once upon a time somewhere in central India, a dark cloud came to rest on the mountain peak which looked like an elephant kneeling down by a river bank. At the sight of this majestic cloud, a yaksha felt a surge of hope. ‘Why don’t I send a message to my beloved through this northward-bound cloud’, he wondered, and approached the cloud with an offering of flowers.
‘O mighty cloud capable of carrying immense quantities of water, O noble relative of Pushkara (which in the Hindu mythology is the cloud associated with the Deluge-Pralaya – the great flood that submerges the universe at the end of every cycle of four eras), KamarUpa (one who can assume any form), ‘MaghOnaha prakrti puruSHam, oh Indra the dispenser of rain, take a message from me to my wife.’”
The scorching heat of May and June melts away with the first showers of rain, and the entire earth seems to sing to the tune of nature. The months of ‘Aashadh’ and ‘Saawan’ brings a whole new season of celebrations in Indian culture. There is no parallel in the world to the celebration of rains in India – festivals, feasts, songs, and needless to say that it has inspired numerous poets and writers, with rains and clouds forming the backdrop to Kalidas’s Meghdoot way back in the 5th Century…
School textbooks invoke the volcanic-origin of the Malwa Plateau of west-central India which lies to the north of the Vindhya mountain ranges. To visit cities like the industrial hub of Indore and Dhar, and spiritual centres like Ujjain and Dewas is barely scratching the surface of Malwa and its historical connections dating back to the 6th Century BCE- the Avanti kingdom, through Ashoka’s era to the famous Raja Bhoja of the Parmara kings, to the Malwa Sultans of 14-15th century CE and Akbar’s Mughal empire to the Marathas of the 18th century, several ambitious regimes have left their imprint on this region.
Towns with historical importance dot the massive plateau, the blackish volcanic soil is irrigated by rivers like Narmada, Chambal and Betwa and many more in this place made lush green during monsoons.
And of all the many ruined cities of yore, the grandest is the fort city of Mandu, perched on an outcrop of the Vindhyas, sitting even higher than the Malwa plateau. A city which has been in existence since the 6th century BCE, Mandu is a shelter to numerous palaces, mosques, Jain temples and home to numerous ancient Afghan/Malwa Sultanate architectural marvels.
The sleepy-town still echoes the mesmerising beats of music & poetry describing the eternal romance of Rani Roopmati and Sultan Baz Bahadur; inasmuch that the tales of their legendary love are embedded in the monuments, the folklore, and even the menu of local restaurants.
Team DelhiByFoot/IndiaByFoot and Parwaz invites you to a journey to this ancient ruins of a fort city-Mandu during monsoons, a time when the natural beauty mixed with ruins of Mandu….makes it a heavenly experience!
An immersive experience of a lifetime, brought to you in our trademark DBF-style, replete with long-lost tales of yore, insightful architectural explorations of formidable monuments, photography opportunities galore, the music and culture of Malwa and of course lip-smacking culinary delights!
Apart from the monuments and getting drenched in their stories, we will also eat our way through exquisite street food @ Saraffa bazaar in Indore, enjoy the monsoon at its greenest and soak in some ‘Saawan’ songs of folk singers of Malwa and eventually end our journey at the banks of the mighty river Narmada, at the ghats of the erstwhile capital city of the Holkar Dynasty at Maheshwar and seeing the famous Maheswari saree weavers of M.P. work!
DATES: 15th to 18th August
Limited seats, so shoot out a mail to get all details: explore@delhibyfoot.in OR ek.parwaz@gmail.com
For any doubts/queries, call 9871181775/9810011955
hi could you pls let me know the itinerary details..
My friends and I want to join the walk on 25th July please let me know the procedure. I have already mailed u from shakun89@hotmail.com.
Shakun
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You can check our details Here:http://delhibyfoot.in/upnext/ OR Here:https://www.facebook.com/events/310532352462396/
Cheers
Ramit
I i also want to join n the walks
Hello Rita…
You can check our details Here:http://delhibyfoot.in/upnext/ OR Here:https://www.facebook.com/events/310532352462396/
Cheers
Ramit
I am interested to attend this. Can I do an online booking or should I come directly to the venue?
Regards
Raju Sharma
Hi,
I missed the moonlit walk in Chandni Chowk on the 12th of September. Are you guys organizing it again ?
Regards,
Sachin
Hi Sachin….thanks for writing in, we have replied via mail, have you got it?
Thanks
Ramit, DBF
Any walk in Chandani Chowk..? Pl let me know the dates!
Hi Sanjay….We ahev added your name in the Mail List for the Walks, and you will recv an automated response on same
Each walk has a different theme and hence is charged accordingly. Each walk note will have those details of Date, Time, Meeting Point, Coverage and Price.
Thanks
Team DBF
Could you please add me to your mailing list for the walks- interested in doing the food walk in old delhi
Would like to join tomorrow, we are a family of 4. See you there?
Hope Chiara,
You are feeling better now…and also are getting some notifications from us for our walks.
Hope to see you soon on soem of them
Thanks & regards
Ramit
Do you have a food walk planned for 20th dec in old delhi..we are a group of 6..
Thanks
Hi Guys, just came across your site… and realised that i’ve missed the walk for the 21st… can you let me know of future walks please… i just love history…
Sure Anand…
Thanks for writing in…do hope you check your Spam folders too….since Gmail sometimes sends our mailers there!!
CheerS
Team DBF
May I know the charge you taking is fid what? Since its on foot n everybody will be coming by their own means
Hi Ayushi,
Thanks for writing in with your concerns. We do not charge money for providing any travel mode to any participant.
First let me explain what happens in a typical walk event we organise. People meet at a given point and then guided by us they embark on a short walking tour experience of 2-3 hours which covers a small specific theme/monument/cultural aspect of our city of Delhi. During this walk we share the historical facts of the monuments, then we recount interesting anecdotes about the people, both present and past and share our learnings about the cultural aspects of the city. Contsantly our team update ourselves with interesting trivia, stories and to do all this regularly, safely while maintaining a certain level of quantity is the reason why the money charged is for. I now hope it is clear to you and we will wish to see you, very soon on our walks…
Thanks
Ramit Mitra
Co-Founder and Chief Explorer
Hey when do you guys plan to have the next haunted walk?
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Hi.. pls add me to the mailing list, I would like to receive updates on upcoming weekend walks..Thanks
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hi,I am a student of class 9, dps gurgaon. Interested in dog. Any walk before 23rd March ?
Hi Anoushka,
On 22nd we are doing this: https://www.facebook.com/events/1619282694970067/
..Your mail ID has been added and you will recv once-a-week mails of our events from now on
Thanks
Ramit Mitra
Wanna know next event
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Kindly Inform me of further walks.
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I want to join 10th May program.
Can you clarify is it upto 11 A.M or 11 P.M
Your website shows 7A.M ~ 11 P.M ( almost midnight)
Hi Ramit,
I would like to join for the walk on Sunday, 17th May, 2015. I have also sent you an e-mail.
How can I pay for the charges. Is there any online mode or can i make it at the meeting point?
Thanks
Abhisek
Please email me the walk schedule for June.
Are any Ramzaan food walks planned for second week of July? Pls let me know the dates and time.
Thanks
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Pls email me the upcoming walks..want to participate in one of them..Thanks..
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Hi Ramit,
Please add me to your mailing list.
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Hi , please email me your upcoming walk schedules.
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hey I want to know about the mehrauli ‘s ghost walk
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Hello Sir,
i wanted to know about the ghost walks about which you mentioned in the newspaper article. And is there any age limit for these walks? Like i am 19 years old. So any restriction?
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Hi –
I will be visiting Delhi in October, and I would like to know what walks you offer on 25 and 31 October. I don’t have a Facebook account.
Thank you,
JW
Would the Maa Durga Idol walk happening again? By any chance? Please let me know.
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Hi Can you tell me if there is a tour on Thursday to see Ravana? Or where is good to go in Delhi Thanks!
I want to join ur group….. I want some fun with well minded people…want to learn lot from all group members …
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Hi. I’d like to know a bout upcoming walks.. Can you please add my email id to the mailing list. Thanks.
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Hi, I want to enrol for upcoming walks with my son who is 6 years old. Is there a way for me to get updated about plans so that I can pick what suits me best considering day and time.
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Hi Ramit,
Please let me know if you are organising any event on December 06, 2015 (Sunday). Also let me know about the charges etc.
Thanks,
Vikas
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I would give anything to be in Delhi at this moment so that I could join you in exploring the fort and relive my memories. Would you be doing Ghiyas ud-din’s tomb?
Please send me your tour programme for February 2016.
Thank you for your help.
Hi.. pls add me to the mailing list, I would like to receive updates on upcoming weekend walks. thnk u. 🙂
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Kindly let me know how to register for the 14th Feb walk at Asola lake.
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When are you organising asola lake again?
We have a group of 10 people
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Hi! Please add me to your mailing list. To begin with would like to book the 28th Feb walk for 2 people. Thanks Pritha
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Next haunted walk
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Please let me know if u ve any scheduled walks on 12th n 13th March
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Can you add me to the walks schedule. Also how do I register for it ?
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Please add my id to your mailing list. I would love to join the next walk. With the summer holidays in, a overnight camp event would be grt.
Thanks
Shaila
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Dear Ramit,
I would like to know about the schedule for May & June 2016.
Please inbox me.
Many Thanks.
Kind Rgds,
Swaraj
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Hi! wanted to know more about the walks that are organised and is there some membership that you have to subscribe to or it is as per walk system ?
Hello Shivani,
Thank you for showing interest to join our walk events on weekends, there is no membership/club kind of thing. Every weekend is a walk and as per the theme a fee is mentioned and you can follow it here on our website or on our FACEBOOK PAGE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/DelhiByFootAdventures/events/?
Whevener you are interested in any particular walk, join in and pay us according to the fees decided.
We have also added your MAIL ID and will start receiving the mails of our events. If not, then do check SPAM/OTHER/PROMOTIONS folders of your Gmail/Yahoo mail Inboxes.
Hope to see you walking & enjoying Delhi very soon
Cheers
Ramit
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Please mail me all the relevant details,as i want to join you for the uocoming walks
Surely. We have added your mail ID. Please look in spam/junk folders since at times our mails are filtered by Gmail Scanners!
We have added your mail ID in our Weekly Mailing list. Please also chk Junk/Spam folders since Gmail Scanners filter our mails at times. So add our mail ID to – NOT SPAM !
Thanks & Happy Diwali
Hi Ramit, I’m looking forward to join upcoming Asola walk with a group of 5 adults n 2 kids. Please let me know dates in advance. Tx
We have added your mail ID in our Weekly Mailing list. Please also chk Junk/Spam folders since Gmail Scanners filter our mails at times. So add our mail ID to – NOT SPAM ! And join in or the next Asola Walk in . Thanks, TEAM DBF
Hi please add me to your weekly mailing list 🙂
Hi,
Looking for upcoming walks. Kindly share your calendar for next month. Thanks.
Khushboo
Hi,
Please mail me the schedule for January and February
Thanks
APar
YOur Mail ID is bouncing. Please mail us on explore@delhibyfoot.in
For now do check our event details here: http://delhibyfoot.in/upnext/
Hi, please send details about accomodation, price, etc.
Also can kids come ?
I have given my email. Please send details
Hello Ramit,
Can you please add me in your mailer for your weekly walks. My email address is dineshsingal64@gmail.com