In Delhi, You can find some of the magnificent world heritage monuments and it's architectural beauty. Delhi being the capital of various kingdoms has been blessed with many age old structures and heritage monuments. Some of the famous heritage monuments of Delhi are:
Humayun Tomb: A World Heritage Monument os New Delhi India
The famous heritage monument of Humayun Tomb is located on Mathura-Lodhi road. It was built 9 years after the death of Humayun in the year 1565 A.D. by Bega Begam. Famous Chaarbagh (Garden squares) is located around the tomb. Many graves of Mughal rulers are located in the vicinity if Humayun Tomb of Delhi.
UNESCO declared it World Heritage Site in 1993.
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Opening and Closing time of Humayun Tomb of New Delhi: It remains opens everyday from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: For Indians it is Rs.10 and for foreigners it is Rs.250
Qutub Minar: A Heritage Monument of Delhi
The historic monument of Qutab Minar Delhi is a 73 m-high tower whose construction was started by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193. Iltutmish, his son-in-law added three more storeys and Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the last storey. It is located in Mehrauli area of South Delhi.
The Qutub Minar of Delhi: UNESCO declared it World Heritage Site in 1993.
Nearest Metro Station to Qutub Minar: Qutab Minar
Opening and Closing time: It remains open all days
Entry Fee: For Indians it is Rs.10 and for foreigners it is Rs.250
Red Fort: Must to Visit the World Heritage Monument of Delhi India.
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan constructed Red Fort monument of Delhi in the year 1648 AD. Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate are the to famous gates of Red Fort.
UNSECO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 2007.
The famous heritage monument of Red Fort Delhi India has following parts:
Famous Peacock throne was once placed in Diwan-i-Khas before Nadir Shah took it.
On 15 August, Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from Red Fort.
Nearest Metro Station to Red Fort: Chandni Chowk
Opening and Closing Time of Red Fort: Tuesday to Sunday (It remains closed on Monday)
Entry Fee for Red Fort: for Indians it is Rs. 10 and for foreigners it is 250.
Visit to Purana Quila: One of heritage monuments of New Delhi, India.
Purana Quila or the Old Fort is situated in Indraprastha. Humayun built this fort and later it was modified by Sher Shah Suri.
It has three gateways Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway, the Humayun Darwaza and Bara Darwaza.
Nowadays a spectacular sound and light show is also held every evening in Purana Quila.
Nearest Metro Station of Purana Quila: Pragati Maidan
Opening and Closing time of Purana Quila: It remains open all days.
Entry Fee: For Indians it is Rs.5 and for foreigners it is Rs.100
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