5 FORTS TO VISIT IN DELHI

RED FORT

INTRODUCTION

The Red Fort is a historical fort located in Old Delhi, India. It was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. It was built by Shah Jahan and it took him almost 9 years to complete its construction. The Red Fort is famously known as ‘Lal Qila’. It is made up of red sandstone.

LOCATION

Red Fort is located in Old Delhi, India. To be exact, the location is: NETAJI SUBHASH MARG, LAL QILA, CHANDNI CHOWK, NEW DELHI, DELHI 110006.

DIRECTIONS

Metro- The nearest metro station to Red Fort is Chandni Chowk Metro Station

Railway- The nearest railway station to Red Fort is Old Delhi Railway Station

Bus Station- 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

The timings to visit Red Fort are between 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. respectively.

Red Fort remains close on Mondays.

TICKETS

For Indians: Rs. 35/-

For Foreigners: Rs. 550/-

TUGHLAQABAD FORT

INTRODUCTION

Tughlaqabad Fort was built by the founder of Tughlaq Dynasty, Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq. It is located in Delhi, India. The monument is basically left with the remains of the fort. It was built in 1321 and was abandoned on 1327. The Tughlaqabad Fort was cursed and there is an interesting history behind it.

LOCATION

Tughlaqabad Fort is located in Delhi. The exact location is TUGHLAQABAD FORT, TUGHLAQABAD, NEW DELHI, DELHI 110044.

DIRECTIONS

Metro- The nearest metro station to Tughlaqabad Fort is Govindpuri metro station.

Railway- The nearest railway station to Tughlaqabad Fort is Nizamuddin railway station.

Bus stand- The nearest bus stand to Tughlaqabad Fort is Kashmiri Gate bus stand.

Airport- The nearest airport to Tughlaqabad Fort is Indira Gandhi International Airport.

TIMINGS

The timings to visit Tughlaqabad Fort are between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fort is open on all days of the week.

TICKETS

Tickets for Indians: Rs. 5/-

Tickets for Foreigners: Rs.100/-

HAUZ KHAS FORT

INTRODUCTION

Located in New Delhi, Hauz Khas fort was built back in the 13th century. It consists a tomb, a mosque, a Muslim seminary and a water tank. It was constructed in Allaudin Khilji’s reign. There are total 7 domes inside Hauz Khas fort made up of sandstone and marble. There are various interesting art galleries, boutiques and restaurants near Hauz Khas Fort.

LOCATION

Hauz Khas fort is located in South Delhi, India. The exact location is HAUZ KHAS FORT RD, HAUZ KHAS VILLAGE, DEER PARK, NEW DELHI 110016.

DIRECTIONS

Metro- The nearest metro stations to Hauz Khas fort are Green park metro station and Hauz Khas metro station on Yellow line.

Railway- The nearest railway station to Hauz Khas fort is Hazrat Nizamuddin metro station.

Bus station- The nearest bus station to Hauz Khas fort is Kashmiri Gate bus stand.

Airport- The nearest airport to Hauz Khas fort is Indira Gandhi International Airport.

TIMINGS

The timing to visit Hauz Khas fort are between 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hauz Khas fort remains closed on Sundays.

TICKETS

Tickets for Indians: Rs. 25/-

Tickets for Foreigners: Rs. 200/-

PURANA QILA

INTRODUCTION

Humayun built the Purana Qila in 1545. It is located near Pragati Maidan, Delhi, India. It is also known as Old Fort or Sher Fort. Purana Qila is one of the oldest forts of Delhi.

LOCATION

Purana Qila is located in Delhi, India. The exact location in MATHURA RD, NEW DELHI ZOO, NEW DELHI 110003.

DIRECTIONS

Metro-The nearest metro station to Purana Qila is Pragati Maidan metro station.

Railway- The nearest railway station to Purana Qila is Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Bus station- The nearest bus station to Purana Qila is Kashmiri Gate.

Airport- The nearest airport to Purana Qila is Indira Gandhi International Airport.

TIMINGS

The timings to visit Purana Qila are between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fort is open on all days of the week.

TICKETS

Tickets for Indians: Rs. 20/-

Tickets for Foreigners: Rs. 250/-

SAFDARJUNG TOMB

INTRODUCTION

Safdarjung Tomb, built in 1754, is located in Delhi, India. It was built for Nawab Safdarjung. The tomb attracts a lot of customers all around the years because of its uniqueness and historical essence.

LOCATION

The tomb is in New Delhi, The exact location is AIRFORCE GOLF COURSE, DELHI RACE CLUB, NEW DELHI 110021.

DIRECTIONS

Metro- The nearest metro station to Safdarjung Tomb is Jor Bagh Metro station on Yellow line.

Railway-The nearest railway station to Safdarjung Tomb is New Delhi Railway Station.

Bus station-The nearest bus station to Safdarjung Tomb is Kashmiri Gate.

Airport- The nearest airport to Safdarjung Tomb is Indira Gandhi International Airport.

TIMINGS

The tomb is open on all days of the week. The timings to visit are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The timings have also been further extended from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TICKETS

Tickets for Indians- Rs. 25/-

Tickets for Foreigners- Rs. 300/-

CONCLUSION

All the forts are unique in their own way. The best time to visit is between the months of October and April. You don’t want to get caught up in Delhi’s heat. Travel with fun and do not forget to put on a mask, carry an extra mask, sanitizer and a water bottle. Have fun clicking lots of pictures and enjoy the beauty of our Delhi. Cheers!

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