Red Earth presents "Hauz Khas: Old and New by the Lakeside" walk > Meeting at Kunzum Travel Café, T 49, Hauz Khas Village > 11am on 28th January 2012

Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry : 
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/‐ per person (includes snacks, lunch)
Please pre‐register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com
Notes :
Dress Code: It is 100% mandatory to wear all yellow. It is a tradition to wear new yellow cotton clothes, please make an effort to blend in with the season. In case of emergency, white is the best alternative. No Black or dark colours please!
Bring yellow gifts for fellow participants – lemons, melons, flowers..

Venue : 
Meeting Point : 11 am at Kunzum Travel Café, T 49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi
Venue Info : About | Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Green Park(Yellow Line)'
Ending Point : 3pm at Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Mode of Commuting : Walk

Event Details : Red Earth presents 'Hauz Khas: Old and New by the Lakeside'.
Explore the old and new cities of Delhi by the lakeside / Basant Panchami Picnic
The Hauz Khas Village complex is a lovely example of many historic cities breathe together to make Delhi one of the most fascinating historic cities of the world. Historic monuments from the 13th and 14th centuries, reign tall over the Hauz Khas – the royal tank; and 21st century markets, art and design enterprises, bookshops and hubs of activity and recreation spring up in the vicinity. Come explore this meeting of times in the heart of Delhi.
Our walk coincides with the festival of Basant Panchami, a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Celebrate with yellow!
Itinerary & Places Visited
11 am: Wake-up coffee at Kunzum Travel Café
11.15 – 12 noon:  Walk around Hauz Khas monuments (14th century)
12 noon – 1 pm: Walk of the village markets: art galleries, design stores & bookshops etc.
1-1.30 pm: Darshan at Jagannath Temple
1.30 – 3pm: Walk around the Hauz Khas Lake (14th century) and Basanti Picnic Lunch at Munda Gumbad.

Background : This is an Inaugural walk as part of 1100 Walks initiative by Red Earth India.
1100 Walks is an exploration and celebration of Delhi, one of the most historic living cities of the world. Many cities, centuries and cultures come together to create the dynamic city of contemporary Delhi, and 1100 Walks takes you on a discovery of this multi-layered fabric. Our walks are conceptual, experiential and take you to the heart of Delhi; Innovatively, Intimately, Passionately…
Website : 1100walks.com

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