Qutub Minar Delhi

Historical Monument
Qutub Minar

About

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 72.5-meter tall minaret is the tallest brick minaret in the world, built in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

Basic Information

Timings

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for foreigners

Best Time to Visit

October to March, early morning

Place Type

Historical Monument

How to Reach

Take metro to Qutab Minar station and walk 5 minutes south

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Qutab Minar (1.3 km away) on the Yellow Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Qutub Minar

Qutab Minar
Yellow Line
1.3 km
Saket
Yellow Line
1.6 km
Malviya Nagar
Yellow Line
2.1 km
Chhattarpur
Yellow Line
2.2 km
IIT Delhi
Magenta Line
2.6 km
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line
3.0 km
Hauz Khas
Magenta Line
3.0 km
Sultanpur
Yellow Line
3.5 km
Panchsheel Park
Magenta Line
3.6 km
R K Puram
Magenta Line
3.7 km
Munirka
Magenta Line
4.0 km
Green Park
Yellow Line
4.5 km
Chirag Delhi
Magenta Line
4.7 km
Ghitorni
Yellow Line
4.9 km

History

Construction started in 1193 AD by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by his successor Iltutmish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for foreigners

Type

Historical Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March, early morning

How to Reach

Nearest metro: Qutab Minar (1.3 km)

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Interesting Facts

The Iron Pillar in its complex has not rusted for over 1,600 years.