Famous Monuments & Landmarks in Delhi
Delhi is home to iconic monuments that tell the story of centuries of Indian history. From the magnificent Red Fort and the towering Qutub Minar to the solemn India Gate and the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan, these architectural marvels are a testament to Delhi's Mughal, colonial, and modern heritage. Explore these landmarks that define the Delhi skyline.
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, the Red Fort is an iconic symbol of India's independence and Mughal grandeur.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹35 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
October to March, morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Chandni Chowk station and walk 8 minutes east
Nearby Metro Station
Lal Quila
Violet Line - 33 m
India Gate
A 42-meter tall war memorial dedicated to 70,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died during World War I. A prominent landmark on Rajpath.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Evening for illumination, winter months
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 15 minutes east along Rajpath
Nearby Metro Station
Janpath
Violet Line - 1.3 km
Qutub Minar
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.
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
Take metro to Qutab Minar station and walk 5 minutes south
Nearby Metro Station
Qutab Minar
Yellow Line - 1.3 km
Humayun's Tomb
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, built in 1570. It inspired the design of the Taj Mahal.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
October to March, morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to JLN Stadium station and walk 12 minutes south-east
Nearby Metro Station
Sarai Kale Khan
RRTS Namo Bharat - 0.8 km
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The official residence of the President of India, an architectural masterpiece designed by Edwin Lutyens with 340 rooms.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Fridays to Sundays, booking required)
Entry Fee
Free (online booking required)
Type
Government
Best Time to Visit
Winter months, during Mughal Gardens opening
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 18 minutes west along Rajpath
Nearby Metro Station
Udyog Bhawan
Yellow Line - 1.1 km
Parliament House
The seat of Indian democracy, a circular building designed by Herbert Baker, housing the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Opening Hours
External viewing only
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Government
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Patel Chowk station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line - 0.4 km
Jantar Mantar
An astronomical observation site built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1724, consisting of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹25 for Indians, ₹200 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Rajiv Chowk station and walk 8 minutes south
Nearby Metro Station
Patel Chowk
Yellow Line - 0.4 km
Purana Qila (Old Fort)
One of the oldest forts in Delhi, believed to be built on the site of ancient Indraprastha. The present structure was built by Sher Shah Suri.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Evening for light and sound show
How to Reach
Take metro to Pragati Maidan station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Supreme Court
Blue Line - 1.8 km
Safdarjung Tomb
The last enclosed garden tomb built in the Mughal style in Delhi, often called the last flicker of Mughal architecture.
Opening Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee
₹25 for Indians, ₹200 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Morning or late afternoon
How to Reach
Take metro to Jor Bagh station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Jor Bagh
Yellow Line - 0.4 km
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
A sprawling heritage park with over 100 historically significant monuments spanning Delhi's 1,000 years of history.
Opening Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours, winter season
How to Reach
Take metro to Qutab Minar station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Qutab Minar
Yellow Line - 0.9 km
Agrasen Ki Baoli
A magnificent 14th-century step well with 103 steps, one of the most atmospheric historical sites in Delhi. Featured in Bollywood films.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Morning for best photography light
How to Reach
Take metro to Rajiv Chowk station and walk 10 minutes towards KG Marg
Nearby Metro Station
Janpath
Violet Line - 0.6 km
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