Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi

Hauz Khas

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Monday to Saturday between 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. No Entry Fee. | Adults Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person), Children below 15 years – Free

Opening Time & Days

Hauz Khas opening and closing timings is 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Open Days

Fort is open on all days of the week.

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

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Married Couples Unmarried Couples Youngsters

334 m away

RK Puram Metro Station

726 m away

Hauz Khas Metro Station

1.5 km away

Green Park Metro Station

1.8 km away

Munirka Metro Station

2.0 km away

Bhikaji Cama Place Metro Station

2.3 km away

How to Reach Hauz Khas Fort

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Hauz Khas Fort.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

8.9 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Safdarjung Railway Station

3.5 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

13.7 km away

About Hauz Khas Fort

Centrally located amidst posh South Delhi, Hauz Khas is upscale quaint village boasting of the 13th-century medieval history of Delhi Sultanate reign. Hauz Khas houses a Royal water tank, an Islamic seminary, an ancient mosque, Firuz Shah Tughlaq's tomb, and pavilions. Reflecting on the cultural essence of India's glorious past, Hauz Khas offers a thrilling shopping experience as it houses outlets of leading contemporary fashion designers.

The Hauz Khas Complex is open from Monday to Saturday between 10:30 Am to 7:00 Pm as it retains its old-world charm, amidst well-manicured green parks, walkways lined with ornamental trees and surrounded by modern market and residential complexes.

Architecture of Hauz Khas Fort

Hauz Khas presents a fusion of historical and contemporary architectural styles. The area was soon filled with exquisite homes that provided Mughal architectural patterns. Presently, modern buildings have given a unique look to these age-old buildings as well as the surrounding area.

Surrounded by lush green open areas and well-established walkways, the surrounding area retains its own unique charm even in the face of recent buildings and an upscale environment.

Interesting facts about Hauz Khas Fort

The umbrella-like systems that re-decorate the Hauz Khas complex are believed to be the graveyards of madrasa teachers.
Historical Places like the Hauz Khas Complex which consists of the Hauz Khas Lake or Royal Tank, a mosque and a tomb, all from the time of the Khalji dynasty.
Neeli Masjid and Chor Minar, where the heads of executed thieves (chor) would be put on display in the earlier days, lie inside the colony.
Nearby landmarks include Siri Fort Auditorium, Siri Fort Sports Complex, HUDCO Place and Yusuf Sarai Community Centre.
Hauz Khas is witnessing the growth of trendy shops and lodgings.It is now becoming the center for domestic and international tourists and backpackers.

Hauz Khas Fort FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Hauz Khas, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Hauz Khas Fort: Monday to Saturday between 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. No Entry Fee. | Adults Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person), Children below 15 years – Free Hauz Khas opening and closing timings is 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Hauz Khas Fort during January, February, March, April months for best experience.