Red Fort
Red Fort is a magnificent fort and is also known as the Lal Qila. The Red Fort has witnessed many historic battles for the nation’s independence. In the 17th century the Red Fort was laid out by the banks of the Yamuna river with a circumference of approximately 2.2 kilometers. This was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan and it took nine years to build the enormous fort complex.
Inside the fort, the main structure includes the Diwan-E-Aam “Hall for Public Audience”, Diwan-E-Khas “Hall of Private Audience”, Mumtaz Mahal “The Residence of Shahjahan's daughter”, Rang Mahal “Emperor’s Palace”, Khas Mahal “the Private Room of the Emperor”, Hammam “Bathing Area”, Shah Burj and the Moti Mahal which was built by Aurangzeb.
The Red Fort has two main entrances commonly known as Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. The Lahore Gate gets its name from the fact that it faces Lahore in Pakistan. It's entrance leads to Delhi's most crowded bazaar, Chandni Chowk.
On attaining our freedom from British, every year on the 15th of August, the National Flag of India is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister. The fort also has the Naqqar Khana “Drum Room” also called Naubat Khana “Welcome Room” which is famous for its collection of musical instruments. A visit to the Red Fort gives the children a sense of the Nation’s rich historical past.
Entry Fee : Entry Tickets for Red Fort is Rs 10 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 250 per person (Foreign Nationals). Free Entry on Fridays. Except Monday, all days are open from Sunrise to Sunset. Photography charges NIL (Rs. 25 for Video Filming).
Every evening, there is a Light and Sound Show. Tickets Rs 80 (Adults) and Rs 30 (Children) [Summer timing : 7 PM – 8 PM (Hindi), 8 PM – 9 PM (English) Winter timing : 6 PM – 7 PM (Hindi), 7 PM – 8 PM (English)]
Location: Netaji Subhash Marg
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
This architectural site is surrounded by lush green manicured gardens, which are a favoured picnic and recreational spot for people. The Minar is mysteriously leans to almost 60 cm off the vertical and has a colossal entrance called the Alai Darwaza, the main entrance to the whole complex. Just at the foot of the Qutab Minar stands India’s first mosque - the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid. After the tower became infamous for the several suicides that were committed here, the entry to the Minar has been closed.
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Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
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Qutab Minar
The highest and an overwhelming tower made of stone called the Qutab Minar was built by Qutabuddin Aibak in 1192 to celebrate Mohammed Ghori’s victory over the Rajputs. The Minar is a five-storey building with a height of 237.8 ft and is a beautiful example of the Indo-Islamic and Afghan architecture. The first storey of the Qutab Minar was completed in the time of Qutbuddin and the next three storeys were added by his son-in-law and successor, Iltumush.
This architectural site is surrounded by lush green manicured gardens, which are a favoured picnic and recreational spot for people. The Minar is mysteriously leans to almost 60 cm off the vertical and has a colossal entrance called the Alai Darwaza, the main entrance to the whole complex. Just at the foot of the Qutab Minar stands India’s first mosque - the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid. After the tower became infamous for the several suicides that were committed here, the entry to the Minar has been closed.
Entry Fee : Entry Tickets for Red Fort is Rs 10 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 250 per person (Foreign Nationals). All days open from 6 AM to 6 PM. Photography charges are NIL.
Location: Mehrauli near Delhi-Gurgaon Road
Metro Station: Qutab Minar
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Humayun’s Tomb
The Mughal Emperor Humayun ruled India for a decade but was expelled. Safavid Shah of Persia helped him regain Delhi in 1555 before his death, who was accompanied with Humayun during his refuge.
Entry Fee : Entry Tickets for Red Fort is Rs 10 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 150 per person (Foreign Nationals). All days open from Sunrise to Sunset. Photography charges NIL (Rs. 25 for Video Filming).
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Old Fort
The Old Fort was built in the 16th century and is also called the Purana Qila. The shape of the walls are octagonal and was built in the red sand stone. The pattern of the architecture is basically a blended format of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture.
The height of the walls of the Fort rise to 18 metres which run on for about 1.5 kms. It has three arched gateways. First big gate is called Bara Darwaza which is still used today, the second gate is south gate known as Humayun Gate and the third gate is Talaqi Gate.
Location: Near Delhi Zoo, Mathura Road
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
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Photography Charges: Nil, Rs. 25 for video filming
The Mughal Emperor Humayun ruled India for a decade but was expelled. Safavid Shah of Persia helped him regain Delhi in 1555 before his death, who was accompanied with Humayun during his refuge.
Humayun's Tomb was built in Delhi from 1562-1572 by Hamida Banu Begum, Persian wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is located near the crossing of Mahura road and Lodhi road. This magnificent garden tomb is the regarded as the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in Indian subcontinent.
The most notable features inside the walled enclosure are the garden squares or the Chahar Bagh. The tomb is divided into 36 squares with stoned paths and small water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
There are several graves of Mughal rulers and the in 1857 A.D. the Lieutenant Hudson had captured the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah-II from Humayun Tomb.
Entry Fee : Entry Tickets for Red Fort is Rs 10 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 150 per person (Foreign Nationals). All days open from Sunrise to Sunset. Photography charges NIL (Rs. 25 for Video Filming).
Location: Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, Mathura Road
Metro Station: JLN Stadium
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Old Fort
The Old Fort was built in the 16th century and is also called the Purana Qila. The shape of the walls are octagonal and was built in the red sand stone. The pattern of the architecture is basically a blended format of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture.
Many of the archaeologists believe that the fort is actually standing on the ancient site of Indraprasta which is the capital of Pandavas. The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for the new capital, Dinpanah. Inside the fort is Humayun's Library. This octagonal building is called Sher Mandal as it was built by Sher Shah. The Talaqi Darwaza is known as the 'Forbidden Gate'. Inside the fort is a mosque called Quila Kuhna Masjid. A bit beyond the fort is the Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid or the mosque of Sher Shah. This mosque is the epitome of Delhi's heritage of the Lodi style of architecture. The prayer hall leads to staircases which further lead to the second storey from where a splendid panorama of the fort can be seen with the greenery of Delhi as its backdrop.
Entry Fee : Entry Tickets for Red Fort is Rs. 5 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 100 per person (Foreign Nationals). All days open. Photography charges NIL (Rs. 25 for Video Filming).
Location: Near Delhi Zoo, Mathura Road
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
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Jantar
Mantar
The Jantar Mantar was basically built as a scientific observatory by
Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1724. The similar types of observatories are
also located in Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura. The structure encloses a sun
dial. The structure corroborates observable astronomical facts and can be used
even today to determine the position of different astral bodies. The Jantar
Mantar has instruments which are used to calculate the longest and shortest
days. These instruments are built of brick rubble and are plastered with lime.
The site is thronged by tourists who stand awestruck by the scientific
advancement India had made hundreds of years ago.
Entry
Fee : Entry
Tickets for Red Fort is Rs. 5 per person (Indian Nationals) and Rs 100 per person
(Foreign Nationals). All days open from Sunrise to Sunset.
Location: Parliament Street,
Connaught Place
Metro
Station: Patel ChowkPhotography Charges: Nil, Rs. 25 for video filming
