Qutub Minar (New Delhi) - Directions | Timings | Ticket Price

Qutub Minar.. an architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1193 A.D …seriously 1193 A.D!!!! How in the world they made it in 1193 A.D..I was amazed to see the beauty of this place. Do you know that Qutub Minar’s construction was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak but he could only build the basement, later his successor, Iltutmish started it again and built three more stories and after him Feroz Shah Tuglak added the fifth story in 1368 A.D. It took 175 YEARS to complete it…You have to see it once in your life….. So let’s talk about the directions, timings and other information about Qutub Minar.

Here is the minaret which was once used to be the longest building in the world. What a masterpiece!!!

Directions – How to reach Qutub Minar

The best landmark for Qutub Minar is Qutub Minar metro station. Once you reach the metro station, Qutub Minar is only 3 kms away from the station. Now if you have your own vehicle you can directly go there but if you are coming by metro or bus, you would see many auto rickshaws standing right outside the station. They charge Rs15 if you take it in sharing. If you do not want to share, you can take it just for yourself in Rs 40. Do not pay more than that.

I was astonished to see this art. I literally laid down on my back to take this picture..people (Tourists) were starting at me but who cares..As a photography lover, when you see a shot, you take it. :)

Timings of Qutub Minar

Timings of Qutub Minar are very simple. It opens at sunrise and closes at sunset but it becomes tricky in winters. In winters the timings are same sunrise to sunset but because sun sets early so they close the entry in the minar at 5.00 pm but open it again at 6.00 pm for one and an half hour till 7.30.

When I asked one of the security guards about this weird thing..He just said that the timings are till sunset so we close the entry at sunset but because people like to see Qutub minar with lights and all so we open it again at 6.00 pm till 7.30 pm. So make sure that you be there before 5.00 pm or after 6.00 pm. If you reach between 5 pm to 6 pm in winters, you would have to wait for one hour. Also, there is a good news, Qutub Minar opens every day. So you can visit it any day of the week.

Here is the informational board write in front of the ticket counter which has all the details about tickets and timings.

Just so you know...Bags are not allowed..They have special room right next to Ticket Counter..you can deposit your bags there.

Ticket Price of Qutub Minar

Rs 10 for Indian visitors

It is free for Indian Kids who are below the age of 15

Rs 250 for foreign visitors

Photography Rules in Qutub Minar

Photography is free of cost in Qutub Minar. You can take as many pictures as you want from you mobile cameras, digital cameras or DSLR cameras. If you want to make videos, there a small fee of Rs 25 for it. And yes tripods are not allowed.

Built in the 12th century...hats off to the workers who built this masterpiece.

It is an amazing place to visit. Whether you like historical monuments or not, you have to visit Qutub Minar and it’s not just the Qutub Minar, there are many other monuments around it. For example, Alai Darwaza, Tomb of Imam Zamin, Alai Minar etc..Did you know that Ala-ud-Din Khalji had started building another minar which would have been twice the height of Qutub Minar but he couldn’t complete it and the ruins of that minar is still there.

This is the Alai Minar. The construction of this minar was started by Ala-ud-Din Khalji who wanted to make this one twice the height of Qutub Minar...But unfortunately he couldn't complete it.

 So do not miss it guys…If you have any other questions about Qutub Minar or any other place, just write it down in the comment section or you can send me a direct message on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TouringTravellers  so till next time keep travelling and stay happy because you are awesome…

HERE ARE THE IMAGES I CAPTURED AROUND THE MINAR -

They have these Audio Guide for rs 100. I would highly recommend you to take it. There is no point visiting Qutub Minar if you don't get to know about it properly.

As I said in my post, there are many small monuments inside the premises of Qutub Minar...

You are watching the balcony of the first floor of Qutub Minar...You can just visualize How it feels to stand there and see the world...

Three rulers have spend their time and wealth to built this mesmerizing minaret...

 

I believe this minaret should come under Seven wonders of the world...I know that its not as big as the other wonders but once you visit it and learn about it, you would surely agree with me.

There was a time when these gates used to open for the visitors...But not anymore...This is the main gate for Qutub Minar..unfortunately you can't go inside.

Qutub Minar was damaged several times by earth quakes and lightning but It was repaired almost every time by the rulers.

 

Do you see the top floors...This is what I was talking about...The top two floors was struck by lightning and was repaired by Feroz Shah and later by Lord Hardinge...I hope you can see the difference in design because it was built by white marbles.

Do you see these inscription...Actually it is Quran written over it..It is also said that the labors who were working on it secretly carved their name in it too.

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This is the Alai Minar. The construction of this minar was started by Ala-ud-Din Khalji who wanted to make this one twice the height of Qutub Minar...But unfortunately he couldn't complete it.

Qutub Minar on the left and unfinished Alai Minar on the right...

The oldest mosque in the premises of Qutub Minar...

It is said that these pillars were taken from the Indian Temples to make this mosque.

Khalji's Tomb

This place was once the college of Islam which was built by Khalji.

Look at the architectural beauty of this place..masterpiece it is..

This is the famous 'Iron Pillar'

This is what written on the Iron Pillar in Sanskrit..

This is the wall art on the mosque's roof...Hats off to the creators..

Just imagine how would it feel to see the moon  from the top...ahhh...I wish I would get a chance to do that.

I waited for 20 minutes for this shot....moon on the left and an airplane on the right and right in the middle..Fearlessly standing Qutub Minar.

One of my favorite clicks..:)

Here are the guards who do their best to keep this masterpiece safe and secure.

Jama Masjid (New Delhi) - Directions | Timings | History

After living in Delhi for more than 25 years, I believe Chandni Chowk is one place which has not changed a bit. Be it delicious food, narrow streets or beautiful architecture..everything is just unique and different  and there is one place which is as divine as it was in 17^th century – Jama Masjid.

Jama Masjid is the largest mosque of India and was built by Shah Jahan in 17^th century (1644 – 1658). So let me tell you the basic information required to visit this monument.

Directions - How to reach Jama Masjid
As I always say metro stations are the best landmarks in Delhi. The nearest metro station is Chawri Bazaar. Once you exit the metro station, take a rickshaw for Jama Masjid. He will take around Rs20 for one and Rs 30 for two persons. Do not pay more than that.

Jama Masjid, built by Shah Jahan in 1658 A.D....Isn't it look beautiful..

Timings of Jama Masjid

The timings of Jama Masjid are a bit tricky. It opens at 8.00am in the morning till half an hour before sunset for non Muslims. What it means is that if you are not a Muslim you can be in the mosque till half an hour before sunset because the evening prayer starts at sunrise. Well that’s what I read on the rules and regulation board outside the mosque. Now you can decide the closing time as per the sunset which would be early in winters and a bit late in summers. Also you can visit Jama Mashid any day of the week. It opens every day of the week.

Ticket Price of Jama Masjid

There is no ticket for Jama Masjid. Be it Indian visitors or foreign visitors. It’s free for all.

Photography Rules

Photography rules are a bit tricky too.. As per the guidelines board which is hanging on the outside wall of the mosque, one has to pay Rs300 for taking pictures in the mosque. I was shocked to see that because I have not seen any historic place charging this much for photography so I started questioning the guard. Initially he was very adamant about the charges but later I showed him people who was taking pictures from their cameras without paying any fee and finally he allowed us to enter the mosque. So it depends on how you convince the guard about it. If you are a foreign visitor, there is no way that he would leave you without taking Rs300 as photography charges.  Also, you can get the full view of Delhi by climbing one of the minarets. There is a minimal fee of Rs30 for it. However unaccompanied females are not allowed in the minaret.

Look at the architectural beauty of Jama Masjid..It is the largest mosque of India.

That’s it about Jama Masjid. If you have any query about Jama Masjid or any other place, do write it in the comment section. You can also send me a direct message on Facebook @ facebook.com/touringtravellers. Till next time....keep travelling and Stay Happy because you are awesome...:)

This is where you can sit and experience peace and purity of Jama Masjid.

The entrance from Gate no. 2 is a bit crowded on Sunday's. But we all love local market, don't we ?

Walking towards the mosque..

Here is the mosque which is almost 450 years but still looks the same.

Humayun Tomb (New Delhi) - Directions | Timings | History

We always read in the history that husbands had made this; husbands had made that for their wives. It is very rare to hear that wives have made something for their husbands. Well...here we have something which was created by the wife for her husband...Humayun Tomb...Yes it was built by Hamida Banu Begum for Humayun after 9 years of his death in 1565 A.D.  I know she made it after 9 years of his death but It’s still something.

Trust me...It is a wonderful place to visit in New Delhi. From stunning architecture to well designed wall arts...everything is just perfect. So here is the information related to Directions, Timings and Ticket price for Humayun Tomb.

Directions – How to reach Humayun Tomb

The best landmarks are the metro stations because they would not go anywhere. So the nearest metro station is JLN Metro Station or Jangpura Metro Station. Out of these two the nearest one is JLN metro station. If you are coming by metro, you can take a rickshaw from this station in Rs30 bucks...Not more than that...I don’t want you to overpay. If you are coming by your own vehicle than first reach JLN Metro station and then find your way to the tomb. It’s only a km away from the metro station.

Look at the beauty of this monument....How did they make it in 16h century...

More than 100 Mughal graves are there in this tomb and it was the first structure in which white marbles were used in such huge quantities...

Timings of Humayun Tomb

Timings in one line – Sunrise to Sunset...What it means is...It opens with sunrise and closes with sunset. But as I always say don’t be there with the first ray of sun, you may find it close at that time.

No words in front of the architectural beauty of this tomb...

Tickets

So what is the charge of entering the fort? Rs 10 per person for Indian visitors and Rs 250 per person for foreigner visitors. Also there is a good news for kids... entry for kids below the age of 15 is free...Isn’t it great!!!! 

Ticket prices are here...You will find this board at the entrance of the tomb.

Photography Rules

There is no charge for taking pictures but if you want to record something, there is a minimal charge of Rs25 for video recording. One more thing, as I always say you are absolutely fine till the time you don’t use your tripod either for pictures or recordings. So do not carry your tripod. It is not allowed in most of the Indian monuments till the time you don’t have written permission from the authorities.

Such a beauty....

That’s it....you know the directions, you now the timings and you know the basic guidelines...so what are you waiting for....Humayun Tomb is a monument which is totally worth visiting.

Lastly, if you have any query related to Humayun Tomb or any other monument, please write it in the comment section. You can also directly message me on my Facebook page here –www.Facebook.com/TouringTravellers. Till next time Keep Travelling and Stay Happy because you are AWESOME...:)

Want to know what this is...See the next image..:)

This is the Mausoleum of Isa Khan Niazi who was a prominent member in the court of Sher Shah Suri. It was built nearly 20 years before the Humayun Tomb.

The mausoleum of Isa Khan Niazi  built in 16th century.

Mausoleum of Isa Khan. Sometimes I wonder How these people managed to make such magnificent architecture in 16th century.

This gateway lead to the tomb garden of Bu Halima...Honestly I could not find out this place..but this gate was huge and magnificent.

Here is the Humayun Tomb which I believe is one of the best tributes in the world by a wife to her husband. Look at the mystical design of this tomb.

This is how Humayun Tomb looks from the corners...Amazing view..there was a time when Yamuna (river) used to flow behind the tomb. I can still visualize that view....

As I mentioned in the blog post, more than 100 Mughals are buried here in this tomb...these are two of many graves I saw in the tomb..May god give them peace...

Here lies the emperor of emperors, the father of the most prominent ruler of the world - Humayun. May god bless his soul.

One more grave of one of the mughals.

Here is how this tomb was taken care by the Britishers and then by India government...It's quite intriguing...

This is how sunset looks from the terrace of the tomb...I believe this was place where Hamida Banu Begum used to sit to mourn his husband....May god bless their souls...