Red Fort – Lal Qila
The Red Fort, one of the iconic monuments of India is an enclosure with a rubble stone wall, gates, bastions wickets at intervals. Though it looks like a red stone structure, most of the construction has been done with Marble during the reign of Shajahan of Mughal Dynasty.
Red Fort is an irregular octagon housing Public halls, throne platform, palaces, chambers for private audience, prayer halls and mosques. Road across the Red Fort, you can visit Jami’ Masjid, India’s largest mosque and the final extravagance of Mughal Regal Architecture in India.
Plan a visit to this Palatial complex to travel more into the vibrant pages of history.
Entrance Fee:
S.No | Category | Fee |
1 | Visitors from India | Rs.35 |
2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 |
3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
Humayun’s Tomb – A Persian Architecture
Visit the first exemplary structure embracing the Persian style of architecture at Delhi, the Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1569, fourteen years after the death of Mughal King Humayun, is admired for the splendid style and charm.
Humayun’s tomb, placed inside a square garden, attracts our attention with the flawless geometrical proportions and grandeur of the cenotaphs. The double domes, alcoves, huge corridors and the perfectly planned kiosks reflect the right blend of Indian Traditions and Persian Architecture.
Visit Humayun’s tomb, place of his eternal sleep!
What you need to know while planning a visit to Humayun’s Tomb:
Entry Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee:
S.No | Category | Cash Payment | Online Payment |
1 | Visitors from India, SAARC* & BIMSTEC** | Rs.40 | Rs.35 |
2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 | Rs.550 |
3 | Children below 15 years | Free |
- * SAARC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan
- ** BIMSTEC – Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar
Qutb Minar & Its Monuments
Visit the tallest tower in India built during the Mughal dynasty, Qutb Minar in Delhi, the country’s capital city. Qutb Minar was raised as a crier (Mu’azzin) to give calls for prayers. Few more floors were added to this structure during 12th century, and is what we see today. The honey comb designs on the balconies extending from every floors receive larger admirations for the exquisite works.
Several inscriptions are found in Arabic and Nagari characters depicting the events about Qutb Minar and its progressive construction at various stages. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and a rectangular courtyard adjacent to Qutb Minar are equally popular among the global travellers.
Plan to visit Qutub Minar, a 11th century World Heritage Monument during your trip to India.
What you need to know while planning a visit Qutb Minar:
Entry Timings: From Sunrise to 6PM
Entry Fee:
S.No | Category | Fee |
1 | Visitors from India | Rs.30 |
2 | Foreign Nationals | Rs.600 |
3 | Children below 15 years | Free |