The Red Fort - Also Known As Lal Qila - Delhi - India

The great red fort which is located at Delhi and is also known as Lal qil'ha or Lal Qila Built by Shah Jahan, the Red Fort served as the palace for Shahjahanabad, which replaced Agra as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. Red fort is one of the great historical monument of India. First of all we will start from its name. It is known as red fort because there is too much use of red stones in construction of red fort.

Address: Chandni Chowk, Netaji Subhash Rd, New Delhi-06

Phone: 011 2327 7705
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Area of Delhi: Old Delhi
Distance from Airport: 24 Kms
Opening Time: 6:00 AM - 6:00PM (Sunrise to Sunset)
Closed On: Monday
Entrance Charges: For Indian: Rs 10 and For Foreigner: Rs 250 and Adults: Rs 80 and Children: Rs 30
Camera Fee: Free
Videography Fee: Rs 25
Time Required: 1-3 Hrs
Sound & Light Shows Timing: 6pm onwards in English and Hindi
Sound & Light Shows Ticket Charges: Rs 80 For Adults and Rs.30 For children

Red fort is located at the bank of the Yamuna river in Delhi. We know that it is known as old Delhi. The Red Fort is different from the Agra fort and is better planned, because at its back lies the experience gained by Shahjahan at Agra, and because it was the work of one hand. It is an irregular octagon, with two long sides on the east and west, and with two main gates, one on the west and the other on the south, called Lahori and Delhi gates respectively. The Red Fort Delhi is a mesmerizing piece of architecture, lying on the banks of Yamuna River, whose water was used for the moat that surround the wall. The wall on north-eastern side is bordered by the Salimgarh Fort, built in 1546. The main gate, Lahore Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern Indian nation and attracts a major crowd on each Independence Day. Red fort is an enjoyable excursion and you will love to see the various attractions that the fort has. The royal baths or Hammams as it was rightly called was the place where the royals took bath in all their pleasure. The main architects of this monument were Ustad Ahmad and Ustad Hamid. During the times of Mughal, it was called Qila-i-Mubarak (the blessed fort).

The Diwan-i-Aam was the place where complaints of the common people were entertained by the emperor. Here the Emperor used to sit on a marbled paneled alcove, which was studded with gems. Made of marble, the Diwan-i-Khas is a fabulous hall. The chief attraction of the hall used to be the Peacock Throne. Every year on 15 August (on India's independence day), prime minister of India gives speech to the nation from the lal qila. In 2007, it was declared UNESCO world heritage site. Located at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort derives its name from the huge walls of red sandstone that characterize the eight sides of the fort. The length of the wall is 2.5km and is 33m high. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler from Mughal to inhabit the Red Fort Delhi till 1857, when the uprising gave way for the British to occupy the fort. After the debacle of the rebellion of 1857, Bahadur Shah Zafar left the Red Fort in September but was forced to return for the trial in the fort in January 1858, which resulted in him getting exiled in the autumn 1858 from the fort. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the white marble Hall of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color.

Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) - Rs.10 per head.

• Entry Fee For Indian: Rs 10
• Entry Fee For For Foreigner: Rs 250
• Entry Fee For Adults: Rs 80
• Entry Fee For Children: Rs 30
• Camera Fee: Free
• Videography Fee: Rs 25

Sound & Light Shows Ticket Charges

It starts at 6 pm and showcases the main highlights of the Mughal History in both, English and Hindi.

• Sound & Light Shows Ticket Charges For Adults: Rs.30
• Sound & Light Shows Ticket Charges For children: Rs.30
• Sound & Light Shows Ticket Charges Others: Rs 80

Opening Time For Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Visitors can visit the place any time during 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays. One can get entry by paying fees and is free on Fridays. The place can be reached easily from anywhere and has a good network of roads. Delhi Red Fort remains open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday but remains closed on Monday. It also remains closed on National Holidays.

• Opening Time: 6:00 AM - 6:00PM (Sunrise to Sunset)
• Closed On: Monday
• Sound & Light Shows Timing: 6:00 pm onwards in English and Hindi

Best Time To Visit Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Red Fort can be visited throughout the year except on the days it remains closed. Here is the summury of weather information in Delhi.

• Average temperature: 32 °C
• Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
• Maximum temperature: 45 °C

Tourist Attractions Near Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Raj Ghat is the place where Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Jama Masjid is the largest and one of the oldest mosques of Delhi and it can incorporate around 25,000 people at a time. There are many other famous tourist attractions near The Red Fort like Muslim Sunehri Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Dariba, Lal Kuan, Nai Sarak, Chandni Chowk Market.

Shopping Near Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Once you are free after exploring the monument, you can go shopping, or on an eating spree at Chandni Chowk market. Lajpat Rai Market and Meena Bazaar, Chandni Chowk Market, Chawdi Bazzar are main market for shopping.

Restaurants Near Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Delhi offers a choice of Indian and International Cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets. Some of famous and popular restaurants near from Red Fort are given bellow.

Bikanervala
Address: 382, Kucha Ghasi Ram, Fateh Puri, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

Comesum
Address: Old Deli Railway Station, Near Cloak Room, Delhi

Haldiram's
Address: 1454/2, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

McDonalds
Address: 1888-89, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Pundit Babu Ram Devi Dayal Parathe Wala
Address: 1947, Gali Parathe Wali, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Hotels Near Red Fort(Lal Qila)

Delhi is one of the India's busiest entry points. It has a wide range of accommodation available from deluxe five star luxury hotels, with top-notch restaurants near the red fort. Some of them are given bellow.

Hotel Tara Palace
419, Esplanade Road, New Delhi

Hotel Delhi City Centre
8633-45, Arakashan Road, New Delhi

Hotel Arina Inn
38 Netaji Subhash Marg, New delhi

Rama Inn
4, Arakshan Road, Ram Nagar, Pahar Ganj, New Delhi

Comfort Inn The President
4/23 B Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi

Hotel Ajanta
36 Arakashan Road, Ram Nagar, New Delhi

Hotel Broadway
4/15 A Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi

Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station
8591 Arakashan Road, New Delhi

Hotel Parkway Deluxe
8591 Qutab Road, New Delhi

Hotel Tourist Deluxe
7361, Ram Nagar, Qutub Road, New Delhi

How to Reach Red Fort(Lal Qila)

By Air:

Major international airlines fly from Delhi Airport and also the domestic airport is located at about 5 kms from the international terminal. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located at 23km southwest of Central Delhi and the domestic terminal at Palam is 5km away from the international terminal.

By Rail:

Being the hub for all the Indian railways, Delhi is well connected to all parts of the country. The New Delhi and Old Delhi Railway stations are located in walkable distances from each other.

By Bus:

Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi.

By Metro:

Nearest metro station is chadni chowk and it connected with all metro station in delhi.

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