- Qutub Minar
- Red Fort
- India Gate
- Jama Masjid
- Humayun’s Tomb
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INTRODUCTION
Well Delhi is a city where people from all around the world visit to experience the authenticity & magnificence of various monuments, buildings and minarets. So here is my outlook towards the 5 most marvelous and amazing places you can visit in Delhi.
As dramatic as this might sound, but these places not only carry an interesting and intriguing history, but also a pristine vibe. So go & have you best shot while you visit there.
QUTUB MINAR
ABOUT QUTUB MINAR:
Qutub Minar is a UNESCO world heritage site. Its foundation was laid by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in A.D. 1199. The height of Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters. It is a 5 storey minaret. There is a staircase inside, which consists of 379 steps. But now, nobody is not allowed to go inside because of certain accidents that happened in the past. Qutub Minar is made up of red stones and marbles. It is one of the highest minarets in India. Enjoy your visit. Here’s some information regarding the same:
LOCATION
Qutub Minar is located in Delhi, India. To be exact, the location is Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110016.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- If you chose to travel through Metro, then the nearest metro station is Qutub Minar Metro Station on Yellow Line. From there, you’ll easily get an auto rikshaw.
Railway- The nearest Railway Station to Qutub Minar is Old Delhi Railway Station.
Bus Stand- The nearest bus stand to visit Qutub Minar is Kashmiri Gate bus stand.
Air port- Nearest Airport to Qutub Minar is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
The Qutub Minar is open on all days of the week and the timings to visit are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TICKETS
Entry fee for Indians is Rs. 35/-
Entry fee for foreigners is Rs. 550/-
RED FORT
ABOUT RED FORT:
Red Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site. Its constructions was commissioned by Shah Jahan on 12 May, 1638. Although, its construction completed on 6 April, 1648. Red Fort is also popularly known as ‘Lal Quila’. The height of Red Fort is 30 meters. The architect of Red Fort was Ustad Ahmad Lahori. The walls of Red Fort are made up of red sandstone. Every year, on Independence day (15 August), the Prime Minister of India hoists the nation flag on Red Fort.
LOCATION
Red Fort is located in Delhi, India. The exact location is Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, Delhi 11006.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- The nearest metro station to Red Fort is Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Yellow line.
Railway- The nearest railway station to Red Fort is Old Delhi Railway Station.
Bus Stand- The nearest bus stand to Red Fort is Kashmiri Gate Bus Stand.
Airport- The nearest airport to Red Fort is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
Red Fort is open on all days of the week except for Mondays.
The timings to visit Red Fort are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Tickets for Indians – Rs. 35/-
Tickets for Foreigners – Rs. 550/-
INDIA GATE
ABOUT INDIA GATE:
India Gate is a historical monument. It was established in 1931. It’s a war memorial which was built to memorize all the British soldiers who died. India gate is famously known as All India War Memorial. Its height is 42 meters. It is designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. On the walls of India gate are engraved the names of soldiers who were martyred during the war. Later on, Amar Jawan Jyoti was also built after the construction of India Gate ended. India Gate reminds us of all the brave and fearless soldiers.
LOCATION
India Gate is located in New Delhi, which is the capital of India. The exact location in Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 11001.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- The nearest metro station to India Gate is Central Secretariat metro station on Yellow line.
Railway- The nearest railway station to India Gate is Old Delhi Railway Station.
Bus Stand- The nearest bus stand to India Gate is Kashmiri Gate bus stand.
Airport- The nearest airport to India Gate is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
India Gate is open on all days of the week. The best time to visit is between 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. because the light show begins at this time.
TICKETS
You don’t need to buy any tickets to visit India Gate. It’s free of cost.
JAMA MASJID
ABOUT JAMA MASJID:
Masjid-i Jehan Numa is also known as Jama Masjid. It is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by a Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and was established in 1656. The mosque consists of 2 minarets and 3 domes. Each minaret is 40 meters high. It’s made up of red sandstone and marble. The mosque has the capacity to consist more than 25000 people.
LOCATION
Jama Masjid is located in Delhi, India. The exact location is Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- The nearest metro station to Jama Masjid is Jama Masjid metro station, violet line.
Railway- The nearest railway station to Jama Masjid is Old Delhi Railway station.
Bus Stand- The nearest bus stand to Jama Masjid is Kashmiri Gate bus stand.
Airport- The nearest airport to Jama Masjid is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
Jama Masjid is open on all days of the week. The timings are from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS
There’s no entry fee for Jama Masjid. The visit is free of cost!
HUMAYUN’S TOMB
ABOUT HUMAYUN’S TOMB:
Humayun’s tomb is a historical monument which was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1993. It was constructed in 1570 and it was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife, Bega Begum. It was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. There are more than 100 graves in the entire complex of Humayun’s tomb. The height of Humayun’s tomb is 47 meters.
LOCATION
Humayun’s tomb is located in Delhi, India. The exact location is Mathura Road Opposite, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Delhi 110013.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- The nearest metro station to Humayun’s Tomb is Jor Bagh metro station, yellow line.
Railway- The nearest railway station to Humayun’s Tomb is Nizamuddin Railway Station.
Bus Stand- The nearest bus stand to Humayun’s Tomb is Kashmiri gate bus stand.
Airport- The nearest airport to Humayun’s Tomb is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
Humayun’s Tomb is open on all days of the week. The timing to visit is from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
TICKETS
Tickets for Indian Adults- Rs. 35/-
Tickets for Indian kids (Under the age of 15) – FREE
Tickets for foreigners- Rs. 550/-
CONCLUSION
The best time to visit these places is between October to March because the weather is just fine in Delhi in these months. The weather is pleasant and comfortable and flowers are blooming all around. You obviously don’t want to feel uneasy and irritated of sweat during summers.
This was all the basic information you need to visit these places. A gentle reminder: Always carry a water bottle, and extra mask and sanitizer.
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