Phoolwalon ki Sair: heritage walk to Mehrauli village

A traditional fair celebrated in the city of Delhi, the Phoolwalon ki Sair is organized every year in Mehrauli. Literally ‘the festival of flower sellers’ there are weeklong festivities at Qutb Sahib’s dargah & Yogmaya temple, kite flying, qawwalis & wrestling matches. This walk shares stories behind the festival, legends of the Pandavas, the political turmoil in the Mughal dynasty. We walk through landmarks like a step well where water smelled of sulphur, a tank where Prophet Muhammad left a mark, a khanqah of eunuchs, a pleasure palace of the Mughals and a still empty grave meant for the last Mughal emperor.
Date : Saturday, 26 Oct 2013
Time : 7.30 am
Duration : 3 hours
Distance : 2.5 kms
Charges : Rs. 600/- per head
Please note that this walk will be conducted in Hindi. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the walk. Please be conservatively dressed. Avoid wearing shorts & carry a scarf to cover your head.
This walk is being organised to coincide with the festival & we explore Mehrauli Village with particular emphasis on the festival & its stories. However, no processions/festivities will be on during the walk itself.