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Delhi Metro organise 'heritage walk' to celebrate World Heritage Day

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ANI New Delhi

The Metro Adventure Club (MAC), an initiative by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to promote adventure and sports activities among its employees was formally launched on Saturday through a 'Heritage Walk' organised between the Chawri Bazar and Chandni Chowk localities of old Delhi.

The walk covered many locations of great historical importance such as Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gauri Shankar Mandir, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and the famous Paranthe Wali Gali.

The Managing Director of DMRC, Dr. Mangu Singh flagged off the walk in the presence of other senior officials and also took part in the walk.

The event, organised on the occasion of World Heritage Day today, was arranged in association with 'Delhi Walks' which arranges conducted walks to various heritage locations in the national capital.

 

Experts from 'Delhi Walks' also conducted the tour and explained in details about the importance of the various monuments which were covered during the tour that lasted for about two hours.

The event saw the participation of over 50 people.

DMRC is carrying out construction activities in all parts of Delhi and therefore such walks are aimed to instill awareness among the employees about the rich culture and heritage of the city.

The next activity of the Delhi Metro Adventure Club will be a visit to Yamunotri and Gangotri next month.

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First Published: Apr 18 2015 | 1:42 PM IST

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