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.