Red Fort

(Known as: Lal Quila)

Delhi | India

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Quick facts of Red Fort

Temperature: Max. 42° C, Min. 7° C

Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours

Open Time: Periodic

Best Time: 1st October - 31st March

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Delhi, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Stations: Chandni Chowk

How to reach- "By Metro : Located nearby to Chandni Chowk(yellow Line) and is well connected from all the major areas of Delhi. By Road : You will get DTC buses from any area of Delhi. Can book a cab from anywhere to reach Old Fort. By Rail : Delhi Junction is the nearest Railway Station. New Delhi Railway Station is also not very far."

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Red Fort, Delhi, India

Built by Islam Shah Suri In 1546 AD, it was constructed by one of the most famous Mughal emperors Shah Jahan, most important and visited attraction of Delhi.

Red fort is one of the historic monuments located in Delhi.It is located in the center of the city and was used as a ceremonial spot for the royals. Even today, the spot is used for political and national ceremonies.

This monument gets its name from the red colored sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimghar Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri In 1546 AD ; It was constructed by one of the most famous Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan.

Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort.

The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Red Fort Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Closing days

Weekly Close Days: Monday

Entry

Throughout the year 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM, Last Entry: 02:00 PM

Red Fort Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

Other Countries: INR 500 (Adult 18 Plus)

Indians: INR 35 (Adult 15Plus)

Photography Fee

Free for all

Videography Fee

For All: 25 (Video Filming)

5 Things to see at Red Fort

Meena Bazar, Red Fort, Delhi

Red fort leads into the shadows of this ' Covered Market' or 'Vaulted Arcade'. A Delightful experience buying Burqas, picture, caps, paans and many more.

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Moti Masjid, Red Fort, Delhi

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Red Fort Archaeological Museum, Red Fort, Delhi

An archaeological Museum inside red fort which displays a collection of Mughal era belongings, containing artifacts, paintings, calligraphy, fabrics and more.

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Light and Sound Show, Red Fort, Delhi

Video Show tells the history of Delhi and Red fort. It showcases as how the Mughals identified the place to built the city and building a huge market.

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Indian War Memorial Museum, Red Fort, Delhi

Built in 1919, The Indian War Memorial Museum is located in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort, Delhi, a tribute to commemorate the soldiers of 1st World War.

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Red Fort

(Known as: Lal Quila)

Quick facts of Red Fort

Accessability:

Red Fort, Delhi, India

Red Fort Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Closing days

Entry

Red Fort Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

Photography Fee

Videography Fee

5 Things to see at Red Fort

Meena Bazar, Red Fort, Delhi

Moti Masjid, Red Fort, Delhi

Red Fort Archaeological Museum, Red Fort, Delhi

Light and Sound Show, Red Fort, Delhi

Indian War Memorial Museum, Red Fort, Delhi

8 Other Major Attractions in Delhi

Qutub Minar, Delhi, India

Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi, India

Sanskriti Museums, Delhi, India

Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi, India

Nicholson Cemetery, Delhi, India

Chhatarpur Mandir, Delhi, India

Hijron Ka Khanqah, Delhi, India

Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi, India

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