Walks – Delhi Galiyara

An evening stroll in Paharganj

geek — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:05:37 +0000

Have you ever felt like strolling in Paharganj post sunset? Just a simple act of loitering, imagining the rich heritage of the place as we walk past the lanes of history. We will see Paharganj as a remnant of Shahjahanabad which could escape Lutyens’ expansion plans and have survived through sparks of modernity still developing trying to give you a Las Vegas feel. Through the walk, the aim is to facilitate access from the perspective of gender, given the notoriety Delhi is unfortunately known for. Questioning rumours around spaces, looking at past history, reclaiming the space and looking at commute and mobility to enhance access to public spaces are a major part of the walk. This is also to give an idea of Delhi’s evolution to its present form, a city of cities that it is. It is a way to connect to ones city, to relate to Delhi without a feeling of ‘unsafe’ but rejoice in the glory of its past with a circle of handholding as a group and a shared feeling of sisterhood, that enables one to feel ‘safe’. 

Timing: 6pm-8pm

Reading In Ridge: A walk for Bibliophiles

geek — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:53:44 +0000

Just imagine a jungle retreat for the bibliophiles? Reading about Delhi, sitting under the thick foliage of the northern ridge, surrounded by history. It’s a heritage walk with a twist where texts will guide you through and make you imagine Delhi of the past.

The northern ridge is home to many hidden monuments from the siege of Delhi 1857. Although this time the focus is not on the monuments alone but on the texts around this city of cities i.e. Delhi. We will start from the metro station, cross the University area (both of which represent the modern), marching towards the past. The flagstaff house, the Khooni Jheel and the Sarpada jheel, reminiscing the past, seeing the hidden gems of the ridge. And making our way past Delhi through books and poetry.

With the walk participants, Delhi Walk Festival 2017.

Mehrauli After Dark: A Night Walk

geek — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:11:52 +0000

Have you ever felt like exploring the galiyaras of Mehrauli at night? Do you know that it is the first city of Delhi which is now inhabited by diverse communities? Well if not, then this is the time to know more about the oldest part of Delhi.Come and experience the beauty that Mehrauli is. From the cacophony of the Mehrauli bus terminus, to the markets of Mehrauli bustling with life, to the peaceful and starry skied archaeological park. It’s like an orchestrated symphony for the explorers that this hidden gem creates.

Timings: 6-8pm

With participants from Delhi Walk Festival 2017