We all take photographs – wouldn’t we like these to look like works of art? The Kunzum Media Lab offers you a unique BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY workshop in New Delhi which includes a PHOTO WALK around the historic and beautiful Hauz Khas Village and monuments for some practical experience. The course is suited for photographers of all levels and ages. You can shoot with any camera – DSLR, Point-and-Shoot or even phone cameras.

BLOCK THE DATE: SATURDAY, March 23, 2013

SIGN UP FAST – LIMITED SEATS!!!! And don’t miss any workshops. Check updates at http://kunzum.com/medialab.

THEORY WORKSHOP
(A) Essential Technical Skills: Equipment (Cameras + Lenses), Composition, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Depth of Field, ISO / Film Speed, Exposure, Light

(B) General Tips to Shoot:

(i) Landscapes
(ii) Street Photography
(iii) People and Portraits
(iv) Wildlife
(v) Events

FIELD SHOOT
After the theory class we will go around and shoot around the Hauz Khas Village area. It provides a good setting to shoot landscapes – you have a water body, greens, some buildings and the setting sun. The lessons learned here will come be valuable when you travel and shoot landscapes.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Theory Class in Hauz Khas Village
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Lunch
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Back to Class
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Field Shoot
6:00 p.m. onwards: Participants may stay on for as long as they like. The mentors will leave at this point.

COST
Rs. 2,000 (Does not include lunch)
Sign up in groups of 3 or more: Rs. 1,800 per person
SPECIAL RATE FOR CLUB KUNZUM MEMBERS: Rs. 1,500

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Beginners to mid-level users. No age or other restrictions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO CARRY
Your camera. You can carry a point and shoot if you don’t have a DSLR. If you have a tripod, get it along but not essential.

VENUE
Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016

MENTOR: ARUN PAULE’ VERMA

About Arun Paule’ Verma Better known as madpaule, he describes himself as a photographer, illustrator and manipulator. And he is very creative at all of these. And hence the right choice as a mentor at the Kunzum Media Lab.

madpaule has worked as an Art Director with River Orchid in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam; as a photographer with Melon Rouge in France and Cambodia, and also with WMR in the UK. He has also worked as an independent creative resource for Maxim magazine, NuN, Mova1, Upasana Design Studio, and designer Anupama Dayal. And he is the man behind many of wonderfully designed books published by Kunzum.

He has exhibited his works in solo and group shows in India and overseas. madpaule holds degrees in Fine Arts and Literature. You can see some of his work at www.madpaule.com.

HOW TO REGISTER
The registration process is complete only after we have received the payment. The same can be made by cash or cheque favouring ‘TCP Media Pvt. Ltd.’ and sent to:

Kunzum Travel Café
T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Mobile: +91.9650 702 777 / +91.11.2651 3949
Email: wetravel@kunzum.com
Timings: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Mondays Closed

** You can also PAY ONLINE at http://www.gyaanexchange.com/offline/new-delhi/creative-arts/photography/basic-photography-workshop **

A crocodile in the Chambal river at the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

Those living in the plains of North India are used to excessive pollution in the region’s two main rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna. But did you know that there is a pristine river called the Chambal that is home to many an exotic bird and animals? And it is just an hour away from the Taj Mahal? 

You can head out from Delhi in the morning, have lunch, and enjoy a river safari in the afternoon. Other options include a camel safari in the ravines of Chambal (the infamous hideouts of many dacoits, mostly in the past), a Blackbuck safari, a bird spotting walk, or a visit to the temple town of Bateshwar. You could plan an overnight trip from Delhi, or stay longer.

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The area is an oasis of peace and tranquility, with fresh air amidst green fields. All a stone’s throw away from Delhi. Especially when you take the new expressway to Agra. When are you heading out?

This is just the teaser. Want to know more? Download an e-book on Chambal at http://ajayjain.com/chambal. Or pick up a copy of the Kunzum Travel List, a series with 25 travelogues in each – http://ajayjain.com/kunzumtravellist.

Got a travel query? Ask Ajay Jain in the comments section or on Facebook / Twitter. Or come over for a chat over coffee with fellow travellers at the Kunzum Travel Cafe.

It truly is an intriguing place – a village on the edge of a forest where leopards roam free. And it is not even a reserve with entry restrictions. You could well be out for a night safari under the moonlit night. Do we have you interested? Download the e-book on Bera – and read all about it for yourself. Or buy the Kunzum Travel List and discover Bera and many other destinations in the Indian subcontinent.

Got a travel query? Ask Ajay Jain in the comments section or on Facebook / Twitter. Or come over for a chat over coffee with fellow travellers at the Kunzum Travel Cafe.

Gir National Park: A Peacock on Rail Tracks

Kunzum is finally out with its App. Download for FREE for the iOS if you have an iPhone (or an iPad – it will show is small size on the tablet though) or for Android (most smart phones currently).

We travel. And now we will travel with you through our app on your mobile.

Travel. Almost everything else is incidental.

~ Ajay Jain

Coffee on a winter evening and can’t be better if it is accompanied by fabulous Music!

Join us for a wondrous musical evening on Jan 6, 2013 with ‘Manzil Mystics’ a group of 13 youngsters from Delhi at Kunzum Travel Café in association with m.a.f.i.a (Musicians Artists Filmmakers Interesting log…. Aajaao).

Manzil Mystics is associated with Manzil. Manzil is a non-profit organization located in Khan Market/Sujan Singh Park. Manzil empowers children and youth by providing resources and a platform to learn, teach and be creative.

Date: Sunday, Jan 6, 2013.Time: 5:30 p.m. onwards
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Entry: Open to all.Charges: No fixed charges. YOU PAY WHAT YOU LIKE IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

About the Manzil Mystics:
Manzil Mystics is a music group composed by 12 talented classical and folk singers, 1 guitarist, and one percussionist. It was founded by three former Manzil students. Through their shared passion for traditional Indian and folk music, and a desire to celebrate their culture through song, the Manzil Mystics was born. The purpose of Manzil Mystics is to spread awareness of classical music to India’s youth and give new young musician a professional stage to show their talent in classical and folk music.

About the Performers:

Anurag- Founder of Manzil Mystics who manages the group and also handles the marketing of the group. Anurag is a talented rapper who make short rap songs and also represent himself as a folk singer in Manzil Mystics.

Priti- Very talented classical and folk singer and also vocal teacher in Manzil.

Neeti- Fabulous classical and folk artist. She is learning classical music from Gandhi Smriti and also overseas the vocal in Manzil Mystics.

Jatin- Very talented classical singer and rhythmist.

Mamta- Very talented classical singer and does some very beautiful Gurbania.

Rekha- Very talented music composer and classical singer. Rekha overseas the financial department of the group.

Rahul Ram- The backbone of Manzil Mystics. Rahul Ram is very talented percussionist who plays all kinds of percussion(Drum, dholak, dhol, jamby, dafli, etc) and also overseas all the technical department of the group.

Deepak- A folk singer with a fabulous voice and singing talent. Deepak loves to write songs and helps the group in composing songs(special based on peace and unity).

Shivam- A very talent folk musician. He has very unique Rajasthani folk and Banarsi folk voice.

Vikram- Very talented classical and folk voice. Learned music from Manzil and pursuing Engineering from Pusa Polytechnic.

Hemant- One of the unique member of Manzil Mystics with a great talent in Classical music and rhythm(he plays all kinds of percussion)

Indar- Very talented classical and folk artist with great talent in composing folk music.

Reshma- Co-founder of Manzil Mystics and very talented classical singer. Professionally she is a nurse and pursuing Health and Care from America.

Useful Links:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/manzilmystics
Blog / Website: manzilmystics.page4.me

The 15th screening in an ongoing Music Film Club at Kunzum Travel Cafe in association with m.a.f.i.a. (Musicians Artists Filmmakers Interesting log…. Aajaao).

Film: A Decent Samosa, Ya!
Director: Radhika Bordia, Natasha Badhwar
Editor: Aparna Roy
Sound: Monica Narula
Duration: 52 mins
Language: English and Punjabi with English Subtitles

DATE: Sunday, Dec 23
TIME: 6:30 p.m. onwards
VENUE: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
ENTRY: No restrictions, PAY WHAT YOU LIKE
R.S.V.P.: +91.9650702777

About the Film
Decent Samosa, Ya! is one of a 3 part series that documents how music is the bridge we create to connect our internal sense of self with the identity thrust upon us as immigrants to a different world.

Shot in England, this film records the heady fusion of sounds born out of the clash of cultures, the conflicts between generations, and a desire to grow roots even when uprooted. These are intimate testaments of different generations of British-Asian artists, all of whom source their material both from the India they carry within themselves and the world they live in.

Taran Kaur’s widowed mother came to England with her pre-teen children to escape the aftermath of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India. Growing up in the streets of Birmingham has transformed young Taran into Hard Kaur, ‘England’s first female Asian rapper’. Behind the tough, extra cool facade of Hard Kaur, we discover a first generation immigrant, Taran, who longs for the familiar, secure world of her childhood, a world which no longer exists.

A sharp contrast to Hard Kaur’s restless spirit, is Mrs Mohinder Bhumra’s placid calmness, who has found her creative refuge in soulful bhajans and folk music.

A Decent Samosa, Ya! features live performances in clubs, in radio stations and rehearsals in studios, attempting to catch a glimpse of England’s pulsating experiments with multiculturalism and belonging. Johnny Kalsi’s Dhol Foundation, DJ Ritu’s Bollywood inspired remixes, Kuljit Bhumra’s studio in Southall, Avtar Lit’s Sunrise Radio, Hard Kaur’s experiments with rap, Raj and Pablo’s pop music, Asian Dub Foundation’s music activism…these are some of the elements that weave the fabric of this film.

SCREENINGS:

- KARA Film Festival, Karachi
- Tongues on Fire Film Festival, London
- IAWRT Film Festival, New Delhi
- Various screenings on NDTV 24X7.

USEFUL LINKS: A shorter version of the film is available as Punjabi Kudi: http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/905/Punjabi-Kudi

If you are on LinkedIn, wouldn’t you like to meet other members Face-to-Face? Join us for a LinkedIn F2F Mixer for PR and Communications professionals only.

What will we do? Network, exchange ideas, share experiences on how you are using LinkedIn effectively – and learn new things for yourself.

Who may attend? Professionals in the PR / Communication space.

Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Fee: No participation fee. You PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided.

Registration:  We need you to register to participate as we have limited seats. Please send your confirmations to shilpa@kunzum.com / +91.9650702777.

You are as good as your brand. And the higher your personal brand equity, the faster your career growth. You are invited for a unique opportunity to join an interactive session with Ajay Jain, author of SUPER BRAND YOU, as follows:

Who may attend?
Those pursuing any occupation including employees, entrepreneurs, consultants, writers, photographers, designers, journalists – works for all professions. Students entering the workforce soon also welcome.

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Fee: No participation fee. You PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided.

Registration:
We need you to register to participate as we have limited seats. Please send your confirmations to shilpa@kunzum.com / +91.9650702777.

* Journalists working in traditional and new media.
* Bloggers
* All those who use Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media as media outlets.
* Photojournalists and others photographers who share their work online

The session can be invaluable for:
* Rookie to senior levels.
* Professionals and Citizen Journalists
* Those writing across all genres including current affairs, travel, business, tech, entertainment etc.

REMEMBER: You are as good as your brand. And the higher your personal brand equity, the faster your career growth.

SESSION CONDUCTED BY: Ajay Jain, author of SUPER BRAND YOU (http://superbrandyou.com)

Date: Saturday, January 5, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Fee: No participation fee. You PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided.

Registration: We need you to register to participate as we have limited seats. Please send your confirmations to shilpa@kunzum.com / +91.9650702777.

Club Kunzum and January The Fourteenth invites you to another exploratory walk, this time in the dark. Here’s your chance to join us on a guided night walk to explore the wonders that come out after dark (in this case, the walkers), and experience the sights and sounds of the forest cover at night. Starry night forays and a spectacular view of the brightly illuminated Gurgaon city at a distance would be a visual treat.

In all, we will walk for around 6 kms, mostly on an off-road trail and make a stop in between for some chai and light snacks.

This walk is suitable for people of all age groups, even kids. What’s more, you can even bring your FRIENDLY pets along, as long as you can take care of them (dogs are good; no giraffes, penguins, dolphins or dinosaurs please). Also, a certain portion of the proceeds from this walk will be shared with ‘LWG Social Initiatives’ for the good causes they stand for.

Date: Dec 22, 2012
Meeting Time: 5:30 pm SHARP
Meeting Point: Aravalli Biodiversity Park Gurgaon
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/yY5XR
Nearest Metro Station: Guru Dronacharya Metro Station is only 1km away from the meeting point, an easy 10-12 minute walk.

WHAT TO BRING?

1. A torch or headlamp
2. Appropriate footwear and clothing for an off-road trail
3. Water (at least 1 litre)
4. Camera, optional

CHARGES:
Club Kunzum Members: Rs. 300 per person
Non-Members: Rs. 350 per person

Please confirm your participation as soon as possible by depositing the registration fee at the Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016; Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Mondays Closed.

For more information, call:
Raghav (Group Leader): +91 9711010888
Shilpa (Kunzum): +91 9650702777

Take a walk down Mehrauli village. Mehrauli is one of the oldest settlements within the present boundaries of Delhi. It encompasses within it many interesting facets of medieval history of this region. The walk has been designed to introduce the walker with the hidden jewels of the village that usually go unnoticed. The walk begins at the Madhi Masjid and then proceeds to Hauz-i-Shamshi from where we meander our way out to Adham Khan’s tomb at the Mehrauli Bus Terminal where the walk ends.

Walk: Kunzum ‘Delhi 101′ Heritage Walk: Mehrauli Village
When: Saturday December 22, 2012
Time: 8:30 am -11:30 am

Assembly Point: Meet us outside Madhi Masjid at 8:15 am. Please make sure you get there in time as we will be starting the walk at sharp 8:30 am.

How to get there: The closest landmark is the ‘Qutub Minar’ metro station opposite which there is a large road sign which says ‘Dadabari Jain Mandir’ 30 meters inside on that cut is Madhi Masjid on your left hand side.

What to bring? Do carry along with you:

1. Water
2. Sun glasses/caps

Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking involved

CHARGES:
* Rs. 500/- per head (Participants get a FREE copy of Kunzum Travel List 1-25, a book by Ajay Jain, worth Rs. 395/- + A FREE membership to Club Kunzum)
* Come in groups of 3 or more: Rs. 400/- each (You still get freebies mentioned above)
* Special Price for Club Kunzum Members: Rs. 250/- (No freebies with this special price)

For more info:
Jaya (Walk Leader)- 9818068206
Shilpa (Kunzum)-9650702777

Please confirm your participation by December 20 by depositing the registration fee at Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016; Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Mondays Closed.

ARE YOUR BURNING TO SHARE YOUR ADDICTION TO TRAVEL? India’s first-ever series of travel meet-up (s), ITCH is an effort to sooth the traveller’s mind. Bringing together dynamic and diverse individuals, all hopelessly bitten by the travel bug to share their experiences, opinions, insights, hopes and aspirations in creative travel; the first ITCH is to be held on the 14th of December, 2012 at the heart of the country.

Taking along the venturing spirit in you that itches every time the road beckons, ITCH is set to have speakers from the travel industry share, what it takes to do what you got to do! Conceptualized and executed by Celebrate India, an activity travel portal, ITCH aims to grow as the country’s only confab on travel that inspires people to keep moving. All those who ITCH are welcome to come aboard, because we all ITCH to hear what you do…

Speakers

* Vinod Sreedhar, the man who adds Meanings to Journeys
* Arjun Sachdeva, innovating travel diaries of many
* Bhuvan Mehta, crusader for pink travel in the country

Date: Friday, December 14, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm onwards
Venue: Kunzum Travel Café, T-49, GF, HauzKhas Village, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Entry: FREE, you PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided
For directions call: 011-2651 3949

Contact: Kaveri Roy – 08879110112 / kaveri@celebrateindia.in

You are as good as your brand. And the higher your personal brand equity, the faster your career growth.

This also applies to students who are entering the workforce soon. They need to start working on their PERSONAL BRANDS right away to get that edge when they start working.

You are invited for a unique opportunity to join an interactive session with Ajay Jain, author of SUPER BRAND YOU, as follows:

Who may attend: Students from Business schools as well as those in the final year of their colleges / universities. Those planning to start working sooner also welcome.
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2012
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Fee: No participation fee. You PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided.

Registration: We need you to register to participate as we have limited seats. Please send your confirmations to shilpa@kunzum.com / +91.9650702777.

Inviting all Club Kunzum members to join us for an evening of fun, games, travel talk and more!!

Not a member? No problem, come over and sign up on the spot. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy any book published by Kunzum, and get a FREE membership.

What will we do at the event? Everyone shares their travel stories. We have on-the-spot contests and lucky dip where everyone can be a winner. If you are looking for co-travellers, announce an itinerary and invite others to join in.

Who may attend: Club Kunzum members + those who plan to be members
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016
Fee: No participation fee. You PAY WHAT YOU LIKE in the box provided.

Registration: Please send your confirmations to shilpa@kunzum.com / +91.9650702777.

Another unique heritage walk by Kunzum – not to be missed.

The Walk: Kunzum ‘Delhi 101′ Heritage Walk: Shahjahanabad – (Daryaganj to Red Fort), Old Delhi
Date: Saturday December 8, 2012
Time: 8:30 am -11:00 am

REDISCOVER DARYAGANJ- THE OLD BOOK MARKET, GHATA MASJID, SUNHERI MASJID AND RED FORT OF SHAHJAHANBAD

Shahjahanbad for many today is Old Delhi, the city built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is one of the most thriving medieval commercial centres that manages to continue with its innate character of being a large market for different types of goods and commerce. The area that will be rediscovered during this walk will be Daryaganj, an area well known to house some of the best know publishing offices of the country. Apart for the publishing sector we will also pay a visit to some architectural marvels left behind for us from the Mughal times. Some sites that we will be visiting during the walk are Delhi Gate, Daryaganj, city fortification walls, Ghata Masjid, Sunheri Masjid and Red Fort.

P.S. We do not explore Red Fort from inside – that is an independent walk in itself for a later day.

Assembly Point: Outside the Daryaganj Police Station. Please make sure you get there in time as we will be starting the walk at sharp 8:30 am.

What to bring? Do carry along with you:

1. Water
2. Sun glasses/caps

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes that cover your lower body completely as some areas inside the park are infested with ants.

CHARGES:

* Rs. 500/- per head (Participants get a FREE copy of Delhi 101, a book by Ajay Jain, worth Rs. 395/- + A FREE membership to Club Kunzum)
* Come in groups of 3 or more: Rs. 400/- each (You still get freebies mentioned above)
* Special Price for Club Kunzum Members: Rs. 250/- (No freebies with this special price)

For more info:
Jaya (Walk Leader)- 9818068206
Shilpa (Kunzum)-9650702777

Please confirm your participation by depositing the registration fee at Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016; Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Mondays Closed.

The Kunzum Travel Cafe invites you to join us for a live gig by The Daajyus as follows:

Band: ‘The Daajyus’
Founders: Marut Singh Bisht & Aditya Tripathi
Style: Folk Fusion

Date: Sunday, Dec 2, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. onwards
Venue: Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016. Tel: 9650702777 / 011-26513949
Entry: Open to all.Charges: No fixed charges. YOU PAY WHAT YOU LIKE IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

Website: http://thedaajyus.in
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thedaajyus

Expedia and Passports with Purpose have come together to pledge support towards development of lifelong source of fresh and safe drinking water and for villages of Haiti. And Kunzum is proud to partner them in India.

JOIN US: November 28, 2012, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016. Tel: 011-2651 3949 / +91.9650 702 777.

About the Program

Expedia associates with Passports with purpose as it works towards giving back to the society. The program initiated by avid travellers – Debbie Dubrow, Pam Mandel, Beth Whitman and Michelle Duffy, over four years back has contributed and made a difference to the lives of millions across countries. They have concluded four grand projects successfully, including a recent intervention at Karunganni, Tamil Nadu. The project was a resounding success, where over $60,000 were raised and invested in housing 25 families. As Expedia and PWP come together and support the development of lifelong source of fresh and safe drinking water for villages of Haiti, they are providing an opportunity for you to do your bit.

About the Event at Kunzum on November 28

It will be an evening of fun over high tea, with lots of freebies, and lucky draws where you can pick up steals – and contribute to a good cause.

Every donation upwards of Rs 500 is eligible for an entry into a lucky draw on the same evening and you stand to win prizes that will make your next travel extremely comfortable! And what’s more, all of you who make it to the event will receive Club Kunzum membership absolutely free of cost!

The donations can also be made either in cash or online during the period starting Nov 28 to Dec 11, 2012.

PRIZES TO BE WON

* Photographic Art Prints

* Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur by Eyewitness Travels

* Kunzum Travel List 1-25 and 26-50: A compilation of great travelogues in two volumes – each covering 25 destinations.

* Peep Peep Don’t Sleep: A collection of funny road signs and advertisements in India

* Meal coupons at some popular restaurants in Delhi

* Many more prizes to be won for those donate online

CONTACT US: wetravel@kunzum.com / +91.9650 702 777

The annual Passports with Purpose fundraiser is back globally, and it is taking place at the Kunzum Travel Cafe in New Delhi. The goal for this year is to fund wells in two communities in rural Haiti to enable access to clean drinking water.

BLOCK THE DATE: November 28, 2012. Event is expected to kick-off at 5:00 p.m.

It will be an evening of fun over high tea, with lots of freebies, lucky draws and auctions where you can pick up steals – and contribute to a good cause.

Final details will be announced soon. Ping us at wetravel@kunzum.com if you want us to send you information about the event directly.

All attendees will receive a FREE membership to Club Kunzum. Beat that!

It’s a great time of the year in Delhi – how about joining us for a Heritage Walk at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, one of the best kept secrets of Delhi? Sign up fast – we can only take a small group.

When: Sunday, November 25, 2012
Time: 8:30 am -11:30 am

ABOUT MEHRAULI ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK – ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS OF DELHI

An area in Delhi that has witnessed continuous inhabitation for more than twelve centuries, Mehrauli presents to the visitor one of the best introductions to the city. The archaeological park, situated just behind the World Heritage complex of the Qutub Minar, is an enthralling site that displays the progression of the political scenario in the city through its architecture. Overshadowed by the enigma of the Qutub Minar, within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park lie some of the earliest and most stunning structures of Delhi’s history. In this walk, expect the unexpected. Marvels such as Giyasuddin Balban’s Tomb, Jamali Kamali Tomb and Mosque Complex, Rajon Ki Baoli and Madhi Masjid are some jewels that lie hidden here. Apart from the exciting histories that these monuments present, they also make for a picturesque view on a winter morning.

Assembly Point
Meet us at 8:30 am at the main entrance to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park on Mehrauli – Gurgaon road.

How to get there
If you are coming in your own vehicle then the best option would be to park it at the Qutub Minar metro station parking, cross the road and walk towards the Qutub Minar for 800 meters approximately. The main entrance to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park will be on your left hand side. Follow the same directions if you are using the metro to get to the meeting point.

What to bring?

1. Water
2. Sun glasses/caps

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes that cover your lower body completely as some areas inside the park are infested with ants.

CHARGES

* Rs. 500/- per head (Participants get a FREE copy of Delhi 101, a book by Ajay Jain, worth Rs. 395/- + A FREE membership to Club Kunzum)
* Come in groups of 3 or more: Rs. 400/- each (You still get freebies mentioned above)
* Special Price for Club Kunzum Members: Rs. 250/- (No freebies with this special price)

For more info

Jaya (Walk Leader)- 9818068206
Shilpa (Kunzum)-9650702777

Please confirm your participation by November 20 by depositing the registration fee at Kunzum Travel Cafe, T-49, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110016; Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Mondays Closed.