If you are on Delhi tour then do not miss a visit to Red Fort, which is one of the most popular tourist destination of Delhi. In your tour to Red fort you will discover its Mughal cultural impact and architectural beauty in the heritage monument and the opportunity to visit the museums that showcase the Mughal dynasty Kings jewelers, carpet weavers, goldsmiths, war instrument and many more.
Red Fort is situated on the side of Yamuna River and every year on 15 August (Independence Day) Indian flag is hoisted here by Prime Minister of India. Red Fort was the palace of Mughal Emperors and later became the center of politics in British times.
After Independence, it is obligatory for Prime Minister to hoist flag here on 26 January and 15 August.
Red Fort became UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2007.
A sound and light show is also carried out here in the evening for the travelers visiting Red Fort.
Red Fort also known as Lal Qila was built in 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It was the palace of Shah Jahan and rest of the Mughal Emperors till last emperor Bhadhur Shah Zafar was exiled. It was built using the red sandstone hence the name Red Fort.
It took 9 years and 10 million rupees to complete the Red Fort.
Red Fort has a Drum House, Hall of Public Audiences, white marble Hall of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color in its vicinity.
It was here in Red Fort that the famous Peacock Throne built for Shah Jahan was kept. It was later stolen by Nadir Shah during the plunder and loot he caused in Delhi.
Diwan-i-Aam was the hall where public used to gather and Diwan-i-Khas was for the private people and kings.
Visit to Jama Masjid of New Delhi:
Jama Masjid is the largest and one of the oldest mosques of Delhi and it can incorporate around 25,000 people at a time. Jama Masjid was also built by Shah Jahan and it took 6 years to built it.
Visit to Raj Ghat of Delhi:
Raj Ghat is the place where Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Later many famous politicians like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and many others were also cremated in the vicinity.
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Distance from IGI Airport: 30 Kms
Distance from Old Delhi Railway Station: 3 Kms
Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
Red Fort can be visited throughout the year except on the days it remains closed.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time):
Delhi Red Fort remains open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday but remains closed on Monday. It also remains closed on National Holidays.
Entry Fees: Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 250 for foreigners
Sound and Light Shows: 6pm onwards in English and Hindi
Sound and Light Shows Ticket: Rs. 80 adults, Rs. 30 children
Location:
Red Fort is situated in Chandni Chowk on Netaji Subhash Road.
Shopping:
Lajpat Rai Market and Meena Bazaar, Chandni Chowk Market, Chawdi Bazzar
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