A Delhi Tour is synonymous with a trip of Red Fort, famously called as Lal Kila of Delhi (Urdu: لال قلعہ, Hindi: लाल क़िला). Originally Red Fort was known as 'Qila-I-Mubarak' (Urdu: قلعہ مبارک, Hindi: क़िला मुबारक), meaning a residence for the royal family. Comprising of many buildings with intricate carvings, floral motifs, double domes and majestic defence wall of around 2.5 km, Red fort is spread over an area of 255 acres.
Built as palace of Shahjahanabad which was the capital city of fifth Mughal emperor it is now one of the most popular monuments not only of Delhi but of India. It was Emperor Shah Jahan who built Red Fort; he also created another popular architecture of India- Taj Mahal of Agra. Owing to the red sandstone used for its construction, this fort is called as Red Fort.
With an impressive structure of red sandstone and rich historical background and a prominent national importance, Red Fort Delhi is a place which must be visited by all. Delhi Red Fort has been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site too.
Address: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Day Hours:
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |