RED FORT (LAL QILA), NEW DELHI, TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Red Fort

When it comes to magnificent heritage holidays, exploring the glorious complex of the Red Fort is must. Constructed as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, which is the new capital of Shah Jahan – the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Red Fort keeps on narrating the majestic power and pomp of the emperor.

The Red sandstone walls of the huge Red Fort (Lal Qila), which are 33-m high were constructed in 1638 to prevent the entry of the invaders.

The main gate – Lahore Gate – gets immersed in the freedom celebration and draws a major crowd on every Independence Day.

The hemispherical dome of Chatta Chowk, a market (bazaar) attracts tourists with a huge variety of items. Chatta Chowk extends to a large fort compound, consisting wonderful collection of huge buildings, including the Drum House, the Pearl Mosque, the Hall of Public Audiences, Royal Baths, Palace of Color and the white marble Hall of Private Audiences.

An evening sound and light show allows spectator to relive India’s history associated with the fort.

General Information
Location: Netaji Subhash Marg
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Open: Tue-Sun; Mondays closed
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: 10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (Foreigners)
Photography: Nil (25 INR for video filming)
Sound & Light Shows: 6pm onwards in English and Hindi
Ticket: 80 INR (adults), 30 INR (children)

QUTUB MINAR, NEW DELHI, TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Qutub Minar

Built in 1192 to depict the beginning of Islamic rule in India – Qutub Minar stands 73m high, is a tower of victory as the building’s construction was commenced by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak right after he declared his victory over the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi.

The Qutub tower is made up of distinct storeys, and each has a projecting balcony. The diameter of the storeys decreases gradually when measured from top to bottom – 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. Red sandstone heightens the beauty of the three stores, while the fourth and fifth storeys are beautified with marble and sandstone. The ground floor of the tower is a Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which is considered as the first mosque to be constructed in India.

An interesting fact to know – The inscribed letters over the eastern gate explain that the Qutub Minar was constructed with the material incurred after destroying ’27 Hindu temples’.

Qutub Minar in Delhi is one of the renowned heritage tourist places of India. It is visited by several tourists every year.

General Information
Location: Mehrauli
Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar
Open: All days
Entry Fee: 10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (foreigners)
Days Closed: None

Qutub Minar, New Delhi, Major Heritage Tourist Attractions and Must see Place in India

Qutub Minar, New Delhi

Built in 1192 to depict the beginning of Islamic rule in India – Qutub Minar stands 73m high, is a tower of victory as the building’s construction was commenced by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak right after he declared his victory over the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi.

The Qutub tower is made up of distinct storeys, and each has a projecting balcony. The diameter of the storeys decreases gradually when measured from top to bottom – 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. Red sandstone heightens the beauty of the three stores, while the fourth and fifth storeys are beautified with marble and sandstone. The ground floor of the tower is a Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which is considered as the first mosque to be constructed in India.

An interesting fact to know – The inscribed letters over the eastern gate explain that the Qutub Minar was constructed with the material incurred after destroying ’27 Hindu temples’.

Qutub Minar in Delhi is one of the renowned heritage tourist places of India. It is visited by several tourists every year.

General Information
Location: Mehrauli
Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar
Open: All days
Entry Fee: 10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (foreigners)
Days Closed: None

Red Fort, New Delhi, Major Heritage Tourist Attractions and Must see Place in India

Red Fort, New Delhi

When it comes to magnificent heritage holidays, exploring the glorious complex of the Red Fort is must. Constructed as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, which is the new capital of Shah Jahan – the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Red Fort keeps on narrating the majestic power and pomp of the emperor.

The Red sandstone walls of the huge Red Fort (Lal Qila), which are 33-m high were constructed in 1638 to prevent the entry of the invaders.

The main gate – Lahore Gate – gets immersed in the freedom celebration and draws a major crowd on every Independence Day.

The hemispherical dome of Chatta Chowk, a market (bazaar) attracts tourists with a huge variety of items. Chatta Chowk extends to a large fort compound, consisting wonderful collection of huge buildings, including the Drum House, the Pearl Mosque, the Hall of Public Audiences, Royal Baths, Palace of Color and the white marble Hall of Private Audiences.

An evening sound and light show allows spectator to relive India’s history associated with the fort.

General Information
Location: Netaji Subhash Marg
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Open: Tue-Sun; Mondays closed
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee:10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (Foreigners)
Photography: Nil (25 INR for video filming)
Sound & Light Shows: 6pm onwards in English and Hindi
Ticket: 80 INR (adults), 30 INR (children)