Old Fort

(Known as: purana kila,sherghar,sher fort, )

New Delhi | Delhi | India

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Quick facts of Old Fort

Great for: Tiger fort, Shergarh, Humayun's period

Temperature: Max. 42° C, Min. 7° C

Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

Best Time: 1st October - 31st March

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi

Nearest Metro Stations: Pragati Maidan

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Old Fort, New Delhi, Delhi

Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of 2 KM.

Old Fort or the 'Purana Qila' is situated in Old Delhi and one km towards the south east of India Gate, near Pragati Maiden in Delhi and can be reached by Metro Link with Connaught Place as the nearest Metro Station. It was built by Emperor Humayun in 1533 and completed by 1538 over the second city of Delhi named by the Mughal dynasty as 'Dina-Panah'. This is a unique Fort that does not boasts of elaborate Palaces or well decorated administrative offices and recreational centres for the Empire but instead it was constructed with the purpose to form a protective wall or shield for the city against enemy attacks. However, the fort did see a few modifications and addition of some structures within during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan Emperor from 1540 up till his death in 1545 who renamed the Old Fort as 'Shergarh' or 'Tiger's Fort'. There are a few attractions in the Old Fort for tourists including boating facility and a walk through the Zoological Park. A daily light and sound show is held in the Old Fort for tourists and visitors that tells tales of how the seven cities of Delhi saw changes be it the city name or infrastructure and architectural design that clearly depicts the gradual transformation from the first ancient city named 'Indraprastha' to the new and modern 'New Delhi' City.

Old Fort Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Light and Sound Show

Throughout the year 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM, Last Entry: 07:30 PM

Entry

Throughout the year 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Last Entry: 04:00 PM

Throughout the year 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Last Entry: 09:00 PM

Old Fort Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

Indians: INR 20 (All Person)

Other Countries: INR 200 (All Person)

Light and Sound Show Fees

For All: INR 80 (Adult 12-60 years)

Photography Fee

Free for all

Videography Fee

For All: INR 25 (Camcorder)

8 Things to see at Old Fort

Museum of Archaeology, Old Fort, New Delhi

Museum contains rich historical elements and fragments of ancient relics that are reminiscent of the past, this Heritage possessions of India's pride and glory.

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Humayun Gate, Old Fort, New Delhi

First Indian structure to incorporate the Persian double dome that is 42.5 metres high. It is the entrance gate of the Fort, which is located in New Delhi.

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West Gate, Old Fort, New Delhi

One of the main Gates, West Gate of Old Fort, New Delhi known as the Bara Darwaza (Big Gate) facing West. Visitors are generally enters through this gate.

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Large-Outer-Walls, Old Fort, New Delhi

Massive and strong boundary walls of Shergah or Purana Qila, located in New Delhi. Some portions of it are damaged now, but it can be seen from far away.

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Talaqi Darwaza, Old Fort, New Delhi

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Hammam Khana, Old Fort, New Delhi

Hammam Khana in Old Fort, a Turkish Bath is community bath house or only a bath house. Basically it comes from the Persian word 'hu-mam' which means heat.

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Lake Outside Purana Qila, Old Fort, New Delhi

Lake outside Purana Qila, a maintained lake surrounding Old fort and where there are boating activities, People enjoying boating here, best during evenings.

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Boating at the Old Fort Delhi, Old Fort, New Delhi

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Old Fort

(Known as: purana kila,sherghar,sher fort, )

Quick facts of Old Fort

Accessability:

Old Fort, New Delhi, Delhi

Old Fort Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Light and Sound Show

Entry

Old Fort Ticket Price Details

Entry Fees

Light and Sound Show Fees

Photography Fee

Videography Fee

8 Things to see at Old Fort

Museum of Archaeology, Old Fort, New Delhi

Humayun Gate, Old Fort, New Delhi

West Gate, Old Fort, New Delhi

Large-Outer-Walls, Old Fort, New Delhi

Talaqi Darwaza, Old Fort, New Delhi

Hammam Khana, Old Fort, New Delhi

Lake Outside Purana Qila, Old Fort, New Delhi

Khairul Manzil, Old Fort, New Delhi

1 Things to do at Old Fort

Boating at the Old Fort Delhi, Old Fort, New Delhi

58 Other Major Attractions in New Delhi

India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi

Lotus Temple, New Delhi, Delhi

Waste to Wonder Park, New Delhi, Delhi

ISKCON Temple, New Delhi, Delhi

Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi

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Nehru Park, New Delhi, Delhi

Aastha Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi

Judah Hyam Synagogue, New Delhi, Delhi

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Lodhi-Garden, New Delhi, Delhi

Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, Delhi

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Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, New Delhi, Delhi

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Adventure Island, New Delhi, Delhi

Talkatora Garden, New Delhi, Delhi

Roshanara Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi

Satya Niketan, New Delhi, Delhi

Rajghat, New Delhi, Delhi

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Sarojini Market, New Delhi, Delhi

Japanese Park Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi

National Museum, New Delhi, Delhi

National Rail Museum, New Delhi, Delhi

Tughlaqabad Fort, New Delhi, Delhi

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, New Delhi, Delhi

Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, Delhi

Akshardham Temple, New Delhi, Delhi

National Zoological Park, New Delhi, Delhi

Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple, New Delhi, Delhi

Paharganj Market, New Delhi, Delhi

National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Delhi

Humayun Tomb, New Delhi, Delhi

Hanuman Mandir, New Delhi, Delhi

Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi, Delhi

Delhi Ridge, New Delhi, Delhi

Jahanpanah City Forest, New Delhi, Delhi

Khan Market, New Delhi, Delhi

Agrasen-Ki-Baoli, New Delhi, Delhi

National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi

Dilli Haat, New Delhi, Delhi

Kalka Ji Mandir, New Delhi, Delhi

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, New Delhi, Delhi