Delhi is the capital city of India and it has centuries-long history. Eight unidentified city’s remnants were found in Delhi. It is believed that there can be many more historical treasures hidden in the heartland of Delhi. It would be a labor of love to understand the history and explore historical places in Delhi. Here we are sharing the top 7 historical places of Delhi that will leave you speechless.
Red Fort
Red fort is one of the spectacular monuments from a glorious Mughal empire that ruled India for four centuries. This beautiful fortress was built by Shahjahan in 1648 as a residential palace for Mughal royalties. Ustad Ahmad Lahori designed the palace. It was built in eight years and ten months at 255 acres of land. It is now a UNESCO’s world heritage site. The light and sound show of red fort in the voice of Amitabh Bachchan is the spotlight for tourists. It is a one-hour show that starts at 6 pm daily. The show gives a detailed history of the monument.
- Visiting days: Tuesday to Sunday
- Timing: 9.30. 5 pm.
- Entry fee: Indians:10 INR/ Foreigners: 150 INR
- Light & sound tickets: Adults: 80 / Kids: 30
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is another UNESCO world heritage site, built by QutbuddinAibak. He is known as the slave king of the Mughal regime. He built this tower to celebrate the victory over the Hindu kings of QilaRaiPithora. It is 73s meter high and carved out beautifully from sandstone. Qutub Minar complex also has one unfinished iron pillar from 5th century Ad. It is a centuries-old iron pillar with no rust.
- Visiting days: Tuesday to Sunday
- Timing: sunrise to sunset.
- Entry fee: Indians:10 INR/ Foreigners: 250 INR/ kids 15
- Light & sound tickets: Adults: 80 / Kids: 30
Humayun’s Tomb
Empress Bega Begum built magnificent Humayun’s tomb in 1565. She was the first wife and chief consort of Humayun. The 30acre land of Humayun’s tomb also has Bega Begum’s tomb, Barbers tomb & Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya’s tomb. It also comes under UNESCO’s list of the world heritage site. Every Thursday you can enjoy qawwali at the dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya free of cost.
- Visiting days: Tuesday to Sunday
- Timing: sunrise to sunset.
- Entry fee: Indians:10 INR/ Foreigners: 250 INR/ kids 15
Mehrauli archaeological park
It is a 200-acre area that has a glimpse of Delhi before the Mughal rule came to India in the 12th century. The place is scattered with more than 100 monuments built during the regime of Chauhan Rajputs. A walk in this 200-acre land will take you back in time.
- Timing: sunrise to sunset.
- Entry fee: free
Tughlqabad
It is a remain of the fortress from the 14th century. It requires 2-3 hours to explore the complete area. It is quite deserted and overlooked places. If you love to explore historical sites, then Tughlaqabad should not be left behind. It has remains of 13 spectacular gates out of 52 gates that were built initially. You can also try to trace out the secrete underground passage. It is suggested that you visit this place in the group.
Visiting hours: 7 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: Indian INR 5/ Foreigner – INR 100
Lodhi Gardens
Lady Willingdon built Lodhi garden in 1936. The garden contains baragumabad and mosque. It also includes the tomb of Mohammed Shah, Sikander Lodhi and eight pierced bridges from Akbars time.
- Visiting days: Tuesday to Sunday
- Timing: 6 – 8 pm in winters & 5 am to 8 pm in summers
- Entry fee: free
Puranaqila
Also referred to as the old fort of Delhi, Purana Qila is standing amidst pf wild greenery, this massive citadel is a masterpiece of bygone Mughal empire. The fort is spread across the vast land of 1,5 km near river Yamuna. Many folklores and myths run around the remnants of an old fort. It is said that Humayun died in this fort in his library. The fort is situated right in the heart of the city and is easily reachable.
- Timing: 7 am to 6 pm
- Entry fee: Indians 5/ foreigners 200
- Videography fee: 25
Conclusion
If you visit Delhi, don’t miss to keep these places on your top list of things to do in Delhi.
