Our opportunity came, to explore Old Delhi without the kids. Willmer and Lyn offered to take the kids home after our visit to the Rail Museum so that M and I could go into Old Delhi, explore and have dinner at the beautifully restored Dharampura Haveli.
The Haveli is set in the narrow alleys of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. It lives amongst the residences and small shops which this area is famous for. It dates back to 1887 and its design reflects the Mughal period. A Haveli is a multi storey townhouse set around a courtyard. It is visible from the busy and noisy street by a simple door which opens up to a peaceful courtyard beyond. From its rooftop we were able to see across the roof tops of Delhi towards the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid.
The narrow streets below where we entered the Haveli.
The Haveli courtyard viewed from the rooftop.
Traditional dancing as entertainment.
The narrow streets below where we entered the Haveli.
The Haveli courtyard viewed from the rooftop.
Traditional dancing as entertainment.
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