Qutub Minar: The Complete guide to the most ancient minaret in the world.

Indeed, someone has rightly said that Delhi is for the people of the heart. To explore this beautiful city we’re having wonderful Indian tour packages. Delhi is known for its roots, mouth-watering cuisines, and historical monuments. Delhi gives the best city vibes to the people who visit here and one such historical monument that belongs to this city is Qutub Minar.

Have you ever wondered what to do when you’re going to visit Qutub Minar in Delhi? Well, you don’t have to as we will cover everything you need to know about Qutub Minar, so stop thinking and start scrolling.

Let’s uncover the history of Qutub Minar

Origin and Construction

Architecture design and Inspiration

How much time did it take to build?

Transformation into a world heritage site.

Now the question arises: where is Qutub Minar?

How can I reach Qutub Minar?

By Train

The closest railway station is Anand Vihar, It is served by Delhi Metro. The metro operates on a single line from Anand Vihar to Dwarka Sector 21

By Road

The nearest metro station is Qutub Minar which is 3km away from Qutub Minar. To travel to Qutub Minar by car, take the ring road NH-2 while taking an exit from Mehrauli village.

By Flight

There are several flights like Air India, Jet Airways, Indigo Airlines and SpiceJet.

International: Indira Gandhi International Airport -23 kilometres southwest of central Delhi

Domestic: Palam – 5 Kilometres away from the International terminal

Where is Qutub Minar: Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030

Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar ticket Price

There will be no charge for the children below at age of 15. The Entry fee for the Qutub Minar ticket Price is given below.

Indian Citizen– INR 30

Foreign Tourist– INR 500

What are the timings of Qutub Minar?

Time: 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 A.M.

Things to do in Qutub Minar

Explore the surrounding

Quwwat-Ul-Islam Mosque

Alai Darwaza

Iron Pillar

Tomb of ILtutmish

Tomb of Imam Zamin

Alauddin Khilji tomb and madrasa

Alai Minar

Smith Folly

Sunderson’s Sundial

Places to visit near Qutub Minar

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Archeological Park, Mehrauli

One of the best places to visit near Qutub Minar is Archeological Park, it has a hundred-plus monuments that hold thousands of years’ worth of Delhi History. The park has different other historical monuments built in 1060 CE.

Area: 200 acres

Lodhi Garden.

Lodhi Garden is one of the popular attractions near Qutub Minar. Locals use the garden as joggers for morning walks and during the morning time, it gets full of people who are yoga enthusiasts. The Garden is used and preferred as a picnic spot, especially for families and friends. 

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Location: Lodhi Estate, New Delhi

Area: 90 acres

Timings: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm

Entry Fee: free

Nearest Metro Station: Jorbagh and Lok Kalyan Marg

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Tips for visitors

If you want to skip the crowd it is best to visit in the morning. Check out the weather and plan accordingly, if it’s raining, carry an umbrella and raincoat. Carry cash on hand as there is no ATM because you may need some money for food and other things like souvenirs from nearby shops. 

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