{"id":12095,"date":"2018-03-22T19:53:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T14:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=12095"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:42:24","slug":"historical-monuments-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Historical Monuments in Delhi You Just Cannot Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi is a city where the modern and ancient blend flawlessly together. A thriving city in which millions live and dream, Delhi has a rich history that is visible today through its amazing architecture and heritage sites. The land that has seen many powerful empires in the past is dotted with ancient monuments that are very well preserved and a treat to visit.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#historical-monuments-in-delhi-pre-19th-century\" >Historical Monuments in Delhi (Pre-19th Century)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#1-humayuns-tomb\" >1. Humayun\u2019s Tomb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#2-lodi-gardens\" >2. Lodi Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#3-qutub-minar\" >3. Qutub Minar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#4-safdarjungs-tomb\" >4. Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#5-isa-khans-tomb\" >5. Isa Khan\u2019s Tomb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#6-red-fort-lal-qila\" >6. Red Fort (Lal Qila)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#7-alai-darwaza\" >7. Alai Darwaza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#8-jama-masjid\" >8. Jama Masjid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#9-diwan-i-am\" >9. Diwan-i-Am<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#10-tomb-of-imam-zamin\" >10. Tomb of Imam Zamin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#11-purana-qila-old-fort\" >11. Purana Qila (Old Fort)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#12-tughlaqabad-fort\" >12. Tughlaqabad Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#13-jantar-mantar\" >13. Jantar Mantar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#historical-monuments-in-delhi-pre-independence\" >Historical Monuments in Delhi (Pre-independence)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#1-india-gate\" >1. India Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#2-coronation-durbar-park\" >2. Coronation Durbar Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#3-ajmeri-gate\" >3. Ajmeri Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-monuments-in-delhi\/#4-mehrauli-archaeological-park\" >4. Mehrauli Archaeological Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>We explore some of Delhi\u2019s historical monuments that will take you back in time and help you trace the history of this beautiful and magnificent city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"visual_element\" id=\"hotels_visual\"><div id=\"hotel_city\">Book Budget Hotels in Delhi<\/div><div class=\"visual_element_hotel owl-carousel\"><div class=\"hotel_card_div\"><div class=\"hotel_img_container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cs-images.treebo.com\/Treebo_Trend_MVM_Residency\/MAPLE\/Maple_1_.jpg?w=275&h=163&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&auto=compress\" alt=\"Treebo MVM Residency\"><div class=\"text-block\"><div class=\"tag-text tag-left\">Free Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"tag-text tag-right\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hotel_info\"><div class=\"treebo_rating\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/assets\/images\/3-star.svg\" class=\"treebo-rate-star three_star\" alt=\"treebo_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"hotels_name\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-delhi\/treebo-mvm-residency-rohini-3789\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=historical-monuments-in-delhi_hotel_listing_widget\" class=\"hotel-name-link\">Treebo MVM Residency<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"trip-advisor\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/ratings\/traveler\/5.0-43523-5.svg\" class=\"tripadvisor_rating\" alt=\"tripadvisor_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"price_rate\"><p>Starting at just &#8377; 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Humayun\u2019s Tomb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Humayun\u2019s-Tomb-is-a-UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site-.jpg\" alt=\"Humayun\u2019s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site\" class=\"wp-image-12098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Humayun\u2019s-Tomb-is-a-UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Humayun\u2019s-Tomb-is-a-UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Humayun\u2019s-Tomb-is-a-UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Humayun\u2019s-Tomb-is-a-UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Humayun\u2019s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Humayun\u2019s Tomb is a stunning piece of Persian architecture built in the Mughal era. It was commissioned in 1526, nine years after Humayun\u2019s death, by his widow Hamida Banu Begum. This beautiful monument is made of red sandstone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tomb is in the centre of Charbagh-style of gardens with pools that are connected to canals. It has two entrances: a southern side and a western side. The high central arch and the octagonal shape of the structure are important aesthetics of Mughal architectures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10 (Indians) Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mathura Road, opposite the Nizamuddin Dargah<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-near-delhi\/\">Places to Visit near Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-lodi-gardens\"><\/span>2. Lodi Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12099\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot-.jpg\" alt=\"Lodi Gardens is a great picnic spot\" class=\"wp-image-12099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot--390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lodi-Gardens-is-a-great-picnic-spot--740x416.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Lodi Gardens is a great picnic spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lodi Gardens is one of Delhi\u2019s very popular tourist attractions. With monuments and tombs from the Lodi and the Sayyed dynasties, the Lodi Gardens has the tombs of Sikander Lodi and Muhammad Shah. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people head to this garden in the mornings and evenings for walking, jogging and exercise. A beautiful picnic spot, the tomb looks even more beautiful during sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entry free<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodhi Road, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-qutub-minar\"><\/span>3. Qutub Minar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12100\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Qutub-Minar-was-built-in-1193-.jpg\" alt=\"Qutub Minar was built in 1193\" class=\"wp-image-12100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Qutub-Minar-was-built-in-1193-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Qutub-Minar-was-built-in-1193--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Qutub-Minar-was-built-in-1193--768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Qutub-Minar-was-built-in-1193--740x490.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Qutub Minar was built in 1193<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 73-meter high tower was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in the year 1193. Built after the defeat of Delhi\u2019s last Hindu ruler, the Qutub Minar was constructed to celebrate the Muslim supremacy in Delhi. It is the highest tower in India, with five levels and projecting balconies. The first three levels are made up of red sandstone and the last two of marble and sandstone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Qutub Minar has three different types of architectural styles. The construction of the minar was started by Aibak (who only made the basement). Later, Iltutmish added on three stories and then it was completed by Firoz Shah Tuglak, who constructed the last two stories. Quwwat-us-Islam Mosque, the first mosque ever to be built in India, is situated here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10 (Indians), Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mehrauli<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Places to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-qutub-minar-delhi\/\">Hotels near Qutub Minar Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/hangout-places-in-delhi\/\">Hangout Places in Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-safdarjungs-tomb\"><\/span>4. Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12101\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-grave-was-built-as-a-garden-tomb-.jpg\" alt=\"The grave was built as a garden tomb\" class=\"wp-image-12101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-grave-was-built-as-a-garden-tomb-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-grave-was-built-as-a-garden-tomb--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-grave-was-built-as-a-garden-tomb--768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-grave-was-built-as-a-garden-tomb--740x490.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The grave was built as a garden tomb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb is the grave of Safdarjung. This garden tomb was built in the year 1753-54 by his son, Shuja-ud-Daula. It has several small awnings, like the Moti Mahal, Jangli Mahal and Badsha Pasand. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The compound of the tomb also contains a library and a Madrasa that is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Safdarganj\u2019s Tomb is built on a raised platform with red sandstone and a white marble dome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to Sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 5 (Indians), Rs. 100 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location<\/b><b><i>:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lodi Estate, New Delhi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested to Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/amusement-parks-in-delhi\/\">Amusement Parks in Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-isa-khans-tomb\"><\/span><b>5.<\/b> <b>Isa Khan\u2019s Tomb<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12102\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Isa-Khan\u2019s-Tomb-is-among-the-oldest-sunken-garden-style-tombs-.jpg\" alt=\"Isa Khan\u2019s Tomb is among the oldest sunken garden style tombs\" class=\"wp-image-12102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Isa-Khan\u2019s-Tomb-is-among-the-oldest-sunken-garden-style-tombs-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Isa-Khan\u2019s-Tomb-is-among-the-oldest-sunken-garden-style-tombs--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Isa-Khan\u2019s-Tomb-is-among-the-oldest-sunken-garden-style-tombs--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Isa-Khan\u2019s-Tomb-is-among-the-oldest-sunken-garden-style-tombs--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Isa Khan\u2019s Tomb is among the oldest sunken garden style tombs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isa Khan\u2019s Tomb is located in the same compound as the Humayun\u2019s Tomb. It was built in the 15<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century. Isa khan was an Afghan noble in the courts of Sher Shah Suri. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tomb is very beautifully decorated with varnished tiles, ornate canopies and many verandas around. It is one of the oldest sunken garden style tombs in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 10 (Indians), Rs. 250 (foreigners) (No fee for children below 15)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nizamuddin, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-feroz-shah-kotla-stadium-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotels near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium Delhi<\/a> | <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-khan-market-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Star Hotels near Khan Market Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-red-fort-lal-qila\"><\/span><b>6.<\/b> <b>Red Fort (Lal Qila)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12103\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lal-Qila-took-a-decade-to-complete-.jpg\" alt=\"Lal Qila took a decade to complete\" class=\"wp-image-12103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lal-Qila-took-a-decade-to-complete-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lal-Qila-took-a-decade-to-complete--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lal-Qila-took-a-decade-to-complete--768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lal-Qila-took-a-decade-to-complete--740x491.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Lal Qila took a decade to complete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This enormous red sandstone fort is synonymous with Delhi and is a testimony of the glory of the Mughal Empire.&nbsp;Built in 1638 by Shah Jahan, it took around ten years to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort is octagonal in shape with walls adorned with flowers and calligraphy, typically in the style of beautiful Mughal era architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset (Monday closed)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 10 (Indians) Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netaji Subhash Road, Chandini Chowk, Old Delhi<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Places to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-red-fort-delhi\/\">Hotels near Red Fort Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-delhi\/\">Places to Visit in Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-alai-darwaza\"><\/span><b>7. Alai Darwaza<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12106\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alai-Darwaza-was-built-in-the-14th-century-.jpg\" alt=\"Alai Darwaza was built in the 14th century\" class=\"wp-image-12106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alai-Darwaza-was-built-in-the-14th-century-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alai-Darwaza-was-built-in-the-14th-century--300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alai-Darwaza-was-built-in-the-14th-century--768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alai-Darwaza-was-built-in-the-14th-century--740x534.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Alai Darwaza was built in the 14th century<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alai Darwaza was built by Allaudin Khilji in 1311 AD. It is the main entrance from the south side of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the Qutub Minar compound. The entrance was constructed using red sandstone and decorated with white marble.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The walls have beautiful inscription in the Nashk script. The Alai Darwaza, with beautiful arches and borders that look like lotus buds, is one of the first buildings in India that was built using an Islamic architectural style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 10 (Indians), Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qutub Minar Complex, Mehrauli, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/couple-friendly-hotels-near-dhaula-kuan-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Couple Friendly Hotels near Dhaula Kuan Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-jama-masjid\"><\/span><b>8.<\/b> <b>Jama Masjid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12107\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jama-Masjid-is-India\u2019s-largest-mosque-.jpg\" alt=\" Jama Masjid is India\u2019s largest mosque\" class=\"wp-image-12107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jama-Masjid-is-India\u2019s-largest-mosque-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jama-Masjid-is-India\u2019s-largest-mosque--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jama-Masjid-is-India\u2019s-largest-mosque--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jama-Masjid-is-India\u2019s-largest-mosque--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Jama Masjid is India\u2019s largest mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jama Masjid is India\u2019s largest mosque. With minarets on all four sides that reach the skies, Jama Masjid, Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s last architectural indulgence, was commissioned in 1650 and took six years to be built. The enormous courtyard of the Jama Masjid can hold around twenty-five thousand worshippers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main prayer hall has a beautiful white ceiling and the entrance is decorated with high rising arches. There is a pool right in heart of the mosque that is used by the faithful for cleansings before prayer.&nbsp;Note that visitors are advised to dress modestly (shorts, short skirts or sleeveless tops are NOT allowed). Since it is a house of prayer, it is necessary to remove your shoes at the entrance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 am to an hour before sunset (summer), 8am to an hour before sunset (winter). It is closed for half an hour in the afternoon for prayers.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (Rs. 200 for cameras)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Places to Stay: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-jama-masjid-delhi\/\">Hotels near Jama Masjid Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/couple-friendly-hotels-near-vietnam-embassy-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Couple Friendly Hotels near Vietnam Embassy Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-diwan-i-am\"><\/span>9. Diwan-i-Am<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12108\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Diwan-i-Am-was-used-in-many-important-celebrations-.jpg\" alt=\"Diwan-i-Am was used in many important celebrations\" class=\"wp-image-12108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Diwan-i-Am-was-used-in-many-important-celebrations-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Diwan-i-Am-was-used-in-many-important-celebrations--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Diwan-i-Am-was-used-in-many-important-celebrations--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Diwan-i-Am-was-used-in-many-important-celebrations--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Diwan-i-Am was used in many important celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diwan-i-Am is located inside the Red Fort and this is where the Emperor would meet and address the common people. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hall is adorned with stucco work and it contains gold columns. This grand hall was also used for many state gatherings and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset (Monday closed)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 10 (Indians) Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netaji Subhash Road, Chandini Chowk, Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-tomb-of-imam-zamin\"><\/span>10. Tomb of Imam Zamin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12109\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Imam-Zamin-tomb-features-intricate-jaali-work-.jpg\" alt=\"The Imam Zamin tomb features intricate jaali work\" class=\"wp-image-12109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Imam-Zamin-tomb-features-intricate-jaali-work-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Imam-Zamin-tomb-features-intricate-jaali-work--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Imam-Zamin-tomb-features-intricate-jaali-work--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Imam-Zamin-tomb-features-intricate-jaali-work--740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Imam Zamin tomb features intricate jaali work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located near the Alai Darwaza, in the Qutub Complex, is the tomb of Imam Zamin, a well-known Turkestani Imam. Imam Zamin was the Imam of the Quwwat-u-islam Mosque. He came to Delhi in the 15<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century and lived in the Qutub Complex premises during the rule of Sikandar Lodi. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a small tomb built with sandstone on an octagonal base; the interiors are festooned with white plaster and intricate <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jaali<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 10 (Indians), Rs. 250 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qutub Minar Complex, Mehrauli, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/amusement-parks-in-delhi\/\">Amusement Parks in Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-purana-qila-old-fort\"><\/span>11. Purana Qila (Old Fort)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12110\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Purana-Qila-is-one-of-India\u2019s-oldest-forts-.jpg\" alt=\"Purana Qila is one of India\u2019s oldest forts\" class=\"wp-image-12110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Purana-Qila-is-one-of-India\u2019s-oldest-forts-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Purana-Qila-is-one-of-India\u2019s-oldest-forts--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Purana-Qila-is-one-of-India\u2019s-oldest-forts--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Purana-Qila-is-one-of-India\u2019s-oldest-forts--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Purana Qila is one of India\u2019s oldest forts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Purana Qila, one of the oldest forts in India, was built by the Afghan King, Sher Shah Suri. The fort has three entrances: the Bada Darwaza, Humayun Gate and the Talaqi Gate. All the gates are double storey structures that were constructed using sandstone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The north and the south gate have beautiful pavilions, balconies and umbrellas that add to the beauty and the grandeur of the fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:30 am to 7 pm<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 5 (Indians), Rs. 100 (foreigners), Rs. 80 (entry for the sound and light show)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathura Road (near Delhi Zoo), New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-singapore-high-commission-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Star Hotels near Singapore High Commission Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-tughlaqabad-fort\"><\/span>12. Tughlaqabad Fort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12111\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/This-fort-has-15-metre-high-walls-.jpg\" alt=\"This fort has 15-metre-high walls\" class=\"wp-image-12111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/This-fort-has-15-metre-high-walls-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/This-fort-has-15-metre-high-walls--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/This-fort-has-15-metre-high-walls--768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/This-fort-has-15-metre-high-walls--740x495.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>This fort has 15-metre-high walls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built in 1321 by the founder of the Tughlaq Dynasty, Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq, the Tughlaqabad Fort is a massive stone structure that has walls that are around 10 to 15 metres high. This huge fort was abandoned in the year 1327. The fort initially had 52 gates, 13 out of which still remain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;8 am to 6 pm.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 5 (Indians), Rs. 100 (foreigners). No entry fee for children below15 years<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-embassy-of-ireland-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guest House near Embassy Of Ireland Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-jantar-mantar\"><\/span>13. Jantar Mantar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12113\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jantar-Mantar-is-where-many-protests-have-been-held-.jpg\" alt=\"Jantar Mantar is where many protests have been held\" class=\"wp-image-12113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jantar-Mantar-is-where-many-protests-have-been-held-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jantar-Mantar-is-where-many-protests-have-been-held--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jantar-Mantar-is-where-many-protests-have-been-held--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jantar-Mantar-is-where-many-protests-have-been-held--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Jantar Mantar is where many protests have been held<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jantar Mantar was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1724. It is essentially an observatory that was made with the purpose of accumulating astronomical occurrences and information to help predict the time and the movements of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon and other planets.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jantar Mantar has various instruments such as the Samrat Yantra, Jayaprakash Yantra and the Misra Yantra that helped with predictions. After the construction of the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Raja Jai Singh constructed similar structures by the same name in Jaipur, Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi. For lovers of astronomy, the Jantar Mantar is a great place to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 5 (Indians), Rs. 100 (foreigners)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location<i>: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sansad Marg, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Where to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-jantar-mantar-delhi\/\">Hotels near Jantar Mantar Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/adventure-camps-near-delhi\/\">Adventure Camps near Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"historical-monuments-in-delhi-pre-independence\"><\/span>Historical Monuments in Delhi (Pre-independence)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-india-gate\"><\/span>1. India Gate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/India-Gate-was-unveiled-in-1933-.jpg\" alt=\" India Gate was unveiled in 1933\" class=\"wp-image-12114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/India-Gate-was-unveiled-in-1933-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/India-Gate-was-unveiled-in-1933--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/India-Gate-was-unveiled-in-1933--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/India-Gate-was-unveiled-in-1933--740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>India Gate was unveiled in 1933<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the heart of the city, India Gate is one of the most popular and well known monuments in India. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens. With lush green and well-manicured lawns around, the foundation of this historical structure was laid in 1920. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was unveiled in 1933 and dedicated to all the Indian soldiers of the British Army that were killed in World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24-hours daily (some areas are not accessible to visitors after dark)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajpath Marg, India Gate, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Places to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-india-gate-delhi\/\">Hotels near India Gate Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-german-embassy-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guest House near German Embassy Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-coronation-durbar-park\"><\/span>2. Coronation Durbar Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12117\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Coronation-Durbar-is-where-King-Edward\u2019s-assumption-to-the-throne-was-held-.jpg\" alt=\"Coronation Durbar is where King Edward\u2019s assumption to the throne was held\" class=\"wp-image-12117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Coronation-Durbar-is-where-King-Edward\u2019s-assumption-to-the-throne-was-held-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Coronation-Durbar-is-where-King-Edward\u2019s-assumption-to-the-throne-was-held--252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Coronation-Durbar-is-where-King-Edward\u2019s-assumption-to-the-throne-was-held--768x916.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Coronation-Durbar-is-where-King-Edward\u2019s-assumption-to-the-throne-was-held--740x882.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Coronation Durbar is where King Edward\u2019s assumption to the throne was held<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coronation Memorial, also known as the Coronation Durbar Park, was the site of the Delhi Durbar in 1877 after Queen Victoria was declared the Empress of India. Later in 1903 this venue was used to celebrate King Edward\u2019s assumption to the throne. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was used again for the coronation of King George V in the year 1911. Earlier, the park was not very well kept, but now it has been restored to its past glory by the National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage and by the Government of Delhi. The park houses a magnificent tall statue of King George V.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhai Parmanand Marg, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-delhi-this-weekend\/\">Things to do in Delhi this Weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-ajmeri-gate\"><\/span>3. Ajmeri Gate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-12118\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811-.jpg\" alt=\"Ajmeri Gate was built in 1811\" class=\"wp-image-12118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ajmeri-Gate-was-built-in-1811--740x740.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Ajmeri Gate was built in 1811<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the very congested Chandni Chowk area of Delhi stands a grand arch called the Ajmeri Gate. Built on a square base, this grand entrance got its name because the road that ran through this gate led to Ajmer in Rajasthan. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is surrounded by a beautiful park and a madrasa that was built in 1811 by the son of the first Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Ghaziuddin Bahadur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise to Sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandni Chowk, Delhi<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Where to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-ajmeri-gate-delhi\/\">Hotels near Ajmeri Gate Delhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-mehrauli-archaeological-park\"><\/span>4. Mehrauli Archaeological Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal wp-image-12119 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park-.jpg\" alt=\"Historical Monuments in Delhi\" class=\"wp-image-12119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park--740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Mehrauli Archaeological Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mehrauli Archaeological Park is spread over 200 acres in Mehrauli and it houses over a hundred historically important structures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park has ancient relics that date back to the times of the Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Lodhi Dynasty, the Mughal Empire and the British Raj.&nbsp;The monuments in the park have been restored to reflect their original glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise to sunset<\/span><\/li><li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry free<\/span><\/li><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opposite the &nbsp;Qutub Minar Metro Station, Mehrauli, New Delhi<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any favourite historical sites to visit in Delhi? Which places are on your to-do list? 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A thriving city in which millions live and dream, Delhi has a rich history that is visible today through its amazing architecture and heritage sites. The land that has seen many powerful empires in the past is dotted with ancient monuments that are &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":12696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23169],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-delhi"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>17 Historical Monuments in Delhi You Just Cannot Miss - Treebo Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Delhi is a city where the modern and ancient blend flawlessly together. 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