Haveli Dharampura

The Haveli was a part of residential zone historically,

but at present converted into a core commercial area.

The approach towards the building is only a 5′ narrow

alley, giving a feeling of vintage memory lane. The

Haveli has narrowest gali on its backside. The

surroundings of the Haveli still bear the evidences of

history through its physical features. Brackets,

balconies, jharokas, multifoliated arched gateway,

carved sandstone facades, wooden doorway the visual

quality of the approach way which at present look

dilapidated due to modern insensible urban pressure.

The Haveli dharmpura with its distinctive features is attributed as late Mughal style though parts of

its has the influence of the 20th century architecture. During Mughal and late Mughal perios, a large

numbers of Havelis were built by the countries. This Haveli in particular dates to 1887 AD and was

originally designed to have mixed use pattern i.e. both residential and commercial.

Shops on the lower ground floor that open towards the

street and the remaining floors designed as residence

portray the mixed use of Haveli. The ground floor with

a grand entrance and first floor were constructed at the

same period, while second floor clearly seems to be a

later addition at much later stage in the mid 20th

century

Stay at Haveli:

A heritage traveler’s dream, rooms reflects the tale of both heritage and modern India as they

feature traditional interior designs within the shell of modern amenities. Each of the 13 rooms has

two tales to tell, one of its history and the other of the restoration journey. The royal pampering

will ensure that you are numb of the street hullabaloo and adrift to discovering the stories of the

Haveli.

Shahjahan Suites most

assuredly live up to their name.

Gracefully composed details

imbue the suites with effortless

royal charm. Shahjahan suites

are graced with traditional

décor, impeccable interiors and

sitting areas. Some of the suites

have attached balcony.

Shahjahan Suites:

Diwan – e- Khas Rooms present a

welcoming ambience. Time stands still in

antique furniture, beautiful ceilings and

window which open to the bylanes of

Chandni Chowk. All rooms have a sitting

area.

Jharoka rooms are embellished with art

deco interiors and equipped with modern

conveniences. All Jharoka Rooms face a

central courtyard which is brimming with

nostalgia.

Diwan – e- Khas

Jharoka rooms

Dine With Majestic

An old ethnic ambience and the desire to bring street food to the table lends an edge to Lakhori

restaurant. Located on the ground floor it promises to satiate your palette with Chandni Chowk

delicacies and the rich Mughlai cuisine.

Experimenting with the concept of the Modern Indian Cuisine the restaurant combines artful

presentation with tasteful Indian ‘tadakkas’. Sample delights created by chefs par excellence while

lounging in the delightful setting of the Haveli.

Lakhori Restaurant

The terrace offers a stellar view of the Jama Masjid, the Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Lal Mandir and of

course, the Red Fort. You can lay back and enjoy watching children flying colourful kites or

indulging in games of kabootarbaazi. It will transport you to a different plane where the bustle of

city seems far from reality while satiating your palette and taking you to food paradise.

Roof Top:

For people who want to feel the Mughal era through the architecture of the Haveli Dharampura

teamed up with classical music and dance.

Events from Mughal Era:

The Hindustani classical music is the ancient

complex patterns of melody called Raga

merged with Talas or rhythm that affects

energy centers laying emphasis as a tool of

meditation for self realization.

Fly kites at the rooftop of Haveli

Dharampura. It is breathtakingly beautiful to

look at the sky covered with colorful kites

from the Haveli rooftop, especially when a

cool breeze takes them higher.

Classical Music:

Fly High:

Qutub Minar

Qutb Minar at 72 meters, is the tallest brick minaret in the world. Qutb Minar,

along with the ancient and medieval monuments surrounding it, form the Qutb

Complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tower is located in the

Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Made of red sandstone and marble, Qutb Minar is a

73-meter (240 feet) tall tapering tower with a diameter measuring 14.32 meters (47

feet) at the base and 2.75 meters (9 feet) at the peak. Inside the tower, a circular

staircase with 379 steps leads to the top.

In 1200 AD, Qutb al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate started

construction of the Qutb Minar. In 1220, Aibak's successor and son-in-

law Iltutmish added three storey's to the tower. In 1369, lightning struck the top

storey, destroying it completely. So, Firoz Shah Tughlaq carried out restoration

work replacing the damaged storey with two new storey's every year, made of red

sandstone and white marble.

Qutb Minar is surrounded by several historically significant monuments, which are

historically connected with the tower and are part of the Qutb Complex. These

include the Iron Pillar of Delhi, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, the

Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Minar, Ala-ud-din's Madrasa and Tomb, and the Tomb of

Imam Zamin. Other minor monuments include Major Smith's Cupola and

Sanderson's Sundial.

The Minar is made of bricks covered with Iron intricate carvings

and verses from the Qur'an. The Minar comprises several

superposed flanged and cylindrical shafts, separated

by balconies carring Muqarnas corbels. The first three storey's

are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth and sixth storey's

are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the

Quwwat ul Islam Mosque. The minar tilts just over 65 cm from

the vertical, which is considered to be within safe limits

Open space in the gardens available, need permission from ASI. Preferably a cultural programme,

which could be a theme based related to our culture, representing yourself as one of the emperors and

queens, creating an awareness of our heritage following with classical music and dance. With the

touch of history at the beginning of the event will eventually make attendees to know more about Lost

history of our country.

*Need 15-20 days to process an application.

*No food allowed.

Purana Qila

(Old Fort)

Purana Qila, is one the oldest forts in Delhi. Its current form was built by the Afghan

king Sher Shah Suri, on a site which was perhaps that of Indraprastha, the legendary capital

of the Pandavas. Sher Shah raised the citadel of Purana-Qal'a with an extensive city-area

sprawling around it. It seems that the Purana-Qal'a was still incomplete at Sher Shah's death

in 1545, and was perhaps completed by his son Islam Shah.

Delhi is thought by some to be located at the site of the legendary city

of Indraprastha founded by the Pandavas from Mahabharata period, which is consequently

considered the 'First City of Delhi.' In support of this, until 1913, a village

called Indrapat existed within the fort walls.

Open space in the gardens available, need permission from ASI. Preferably a cultural programme, which

could be a theme based related to our culture, representing yourself as one of the emperors and queens,

creating an awareness of our heritage following with classical music and dance. With the touch of history at

the beginning of the event will eventually make attendees to know more about Lost history of our country.

*Need 15-20 days to process an application.

*No food allowed.

Tughlaqabad Fort

Ghazi Malik was a feudatory of the Khalji rulers of Delhi, India. Once while on a walk with his

Khilji master, Ghazi Malik suggested that the king build a fort on a hillock in the southern portion

of Delhi. The king jokingly told Ghazi Malik for building the fort himself when he would become

king.

In 1321 AD, Ghazi Malik drove away the Khaljis and assumed the title of Ghias-ud-din Tughlaq,

starting the Tughlaq dynasty. He immediately started the construction of his fabled city, which he

dreamt of as an impregnable, yet beautiful fort to keep away the Mongol marauders. However,

destiny would not be as he would have liked.

Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching over 6 km, built byGhiyas-ud-din

Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, as he

established the third historic city of Delhi, which was later abandoned in 1327.

Open space in the gardens available, need permission from ASI. Preferably a cultural programme,

which could be a theme based related to our culture, representing yourself as one of the emperors and

queens, creating an awareness of our heritage following with classical music and dance. With the

touch of history at the beginning of the event will eventually make attendees to know more about Lost

history of our country.

*Need 15-20 days to process an application.

*No food allowed.

Sultan e ghari

(Qutub Complex)

The crypt or the tomb is implanted in a Ghari (cave), approached by winding steep stairs made of

stone, and supported by pillars and flooring. The cave is covered by an unusual octagonal roof stone

slab. The exterior of the tomb structure built in Delhi sandstone with marble adornment exhibits a

walled area with bastions (towers) on corners, which impart it the look of a fortress in

aesthetic Persian and Oriental architecture. The other tombs inside the Ghari have not been

identified.

Roshanara Bagh

Roshanara Garden is a Mughal-style garden built by Roshanara Begum, the second

daughter of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is situated in Shakti Nagar near Kamla

Nagar Clock Tower and North Campus of University of Delhi. It is one of the biggest

gardens in Delhi having a great variety of plants, some imported from Japan. The lake

inside the gardens is visited by migratory birds during winters and is a popular site for bird

watching.

The garden has a raised canal with flowering plants on both sides. Today the garden holds

a white marble pavilion built in memory of the princess Roshanara, who died in 1671 and

was buried there. The elite Roshanara Club which was started here in 1922 by the British,

is spread over 22 acres. Since 1927 first class cricket is played at the Roshanara Club

Ground, which now boasts floodlights. The club is considered the birthplace of the Board

of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Post Independence cricket administrators gathered

in front of an old fireplace and sowed the seeds of the Indian cricket body.

Coronation Park

Coronation Park is a park located on Burari Road near Nirankari Sarovar in Delhi, India. The

park is sometimes referred to as the Coronation Memorial; it was the venue of the Delhi Durbar of

1877 when Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India. Later it was used to celebrate the

accession of King Edward VII in 1903, and, finally, it was here that the Durbar commemorating the

coronation of King George V as Emperor of India took place on 12 December 1911, subsequent to

his coronation at Westminster Abbey in June 1911. This last celebration had all the princely states

in attendance. The decision to hold the Coronation Durbars in Delhi at the vast open ground at

Coronation Park was a move to emphasize Delhi's history

Open space in the gardens available, need permission from ASI.

Preferably a cultural programme.

*Need 15-20 days to process an application.

*No food allowed.

Crafts Museum

The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (NHHM) commonly known as National Crafts

Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest crafts museums in India.

It is run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The museum is situated on the corner of

the Pragati Maidan, facing the Purana Qila complex

Various galleries within the museum include the Tribal and Rural Craft Gallery, Gallery of Courtly

Crafts, Textile Gallery, Gallery of Popular Culture etc. Some of its prized collection include, the 250-

300-year-old, Bhoota Collection from Karnataka, rare Kashmiri 300-year-old ‘dushalas’,

handkerchiefs from Chamba, known for their unique embroidery, rare brocade and

Baluchari saris,Kutch, embroidery, precious metal jewellery and much more.

The museum is popular for an exhaustive collection of textiles.The museum also houses a village

complex spread over 5-acre (20,000 m2), with 15 structures representing village dwellings, courtyards

and shrines from different states of India, with items of day-to-day life displayed. The entire village

complex is a remnant of a temporary exhibition on the theme of rural India, held in 1972. Today

several traditional craftsmen in residence at the museum, can be seen working in a designated area

within the museum complex, who also sell the crafts they create.

Apart from the collection, the museum houses Research and Documentation facilities, a reference

library, a conservation laboratory, a photo laboratory and an auditorium. It is open from 9.30 am to 5

pm, except on Mondays. It is accessible through Pragati Maidan Delhi Metro Station.