Temperature: Max. 42° C, Min. 7° C
Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Best Time: 1st February - 30th April
Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Delhi, New Delhi
Qutb Minar built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings.
The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311). It was constructed as a tower of victory marking the beginning of Muslim dominion in India.
This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies.
The tower was completed by Aibak's son-in-law and successor Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, regarded as the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, In 1220. Iltutmish added three more storeys to the monument.
This historical monument faced a few natural disasters.The first three storeys of the Qutub Minar are made of red sandstone and the last two are made of marble and sandstone.
Throughout the year 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Last Entry: 04:30 PM
Other Countries: INR 500 (Adult 18 Plus)
For All: INR 25 (Still Camera)
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