Red Fort, Delhi
| Location | Chandni Chowk, Delhi (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | INR 35 for Indians; INR 500 for foreigners. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. |
| Place Type | Forts & Tombs, Monument |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February |
| Nearest Metro | Chandni Chowk Metro Station (1 KM) Chawri Bazar Metro Station (2 KM) Lal Quila Metro Station (0 KM) Jama Masjid Metro Station (1 KM) |
About Red Fort
The iconic fort also known as Lal Quila is located in Chandni Chowk Old Delhi. Constructed in red sandstone, it a is wonderful epitome of imposing power, architectural brilliance, and pompous style of the Mughal emperors. Its outstanding Main gate commonly known as Lahori gate attracts crowd, especially on Independence Day.
It leads into the huge compound and a veritable treasure trove of magnificent buildings including Drum House, Peral Mosque, Royal Baths, and Palace of Color and white marble halls. Enjoy a lively evening of sound and light show as it re-creates events in India's history connected with the Red fort.
Architecture of Red Fort
The fort, spread over 255 acres, has an inclusive architectural pattern of Islamic, Hindi, Taimur, and Persian. Its large, 2.5-km-long-spanned partitions are made of red sandstone and from where the monument was named. Some components of the palace are also built of red stone, while in many places the structure has been constructed using marble. The structure, which is in the form of an unusual octagon, contains elements of the lawn layout and additionally has furniture, bastions, pavilions, two gates, and several separate sections.
Interesting facts about Red Fort
- The fort was designed in red and white as it was Shah Jahan's favorite color.
- In 2018, the Archaeological Survey of India took the initiative to bring the fort to light for night viewing.
- The fort's picture has been inscribed on the back of the new 500 rupee currency.
- In 2019, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated 5 more museums in the Red Fort - Subhash Chandra Bose Museum, Museum of 1857, Yad-e-Jalian, Drishkala and Ajadi Ke Deewane.
How to reach Red Fort
By Road: You can use auto rickshaws, taxis and local buses to reach the fort.
By Metro:- Metro trains also run in the city and the nearest metro station to the fort is Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line which is 1.5 km away from the Red Fort.
Nearby famous places
- Chhatta Chowk Bazaar 2 minutes from Red Fort
- Lahori Gate 4 minutes from Red Fort
- Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel Palace) 4 minutes from Red Fort
- Archeological Museum 4 minutes from Red Fort
- Diwan-i-Aam 5 minutes from Red Fort
- Yo Tours 8 minutes from Red Fort
- Diwan-i-Khas 7 minutes from Red Fort
- Kinza Holidays 7 minutes from Red Fort
- Fatehpuri Mosque 7 minutes from Red Fort
- Begum Samru's Palace 7 minutes from Red Fort
- Delhi Food Walks 20 minutes from Red Fort
Red Fort FAQs: 𝒜. The Red Fort is famous for its huge walls.
𝒜. Several fairy buildings are located within the circle of the Red Fort. The Diwan-i-Khas (also known as Shah Mahal) and Rang Mahal (also known as Imtiaz Mahal or the Palace of Bheds) are the two most distinctive buildings inside the Red Fort.
𝒜. The construction of the Red Fort was completed over a period of ten years between 1638-1648.
𝒜. The main gate of Red Fort which is commonly known as Lahori Gate.
𝒜. The Red Fort is built in sandstone and is a wonderful symbol of the power, architectural brilliance and grand style of the Mughal emperors.
𝒜. It is located at Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Red Fort: INR 35 for Indians; INR 500 for foreigners. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday..
𝒜. You should visit Red Fort during January, February months for best experience.
𝒜. The Red Fort is famous for its huge walls.
𝒜. Several fairy buildings are located within the circle of the Red Fort. The Diwan-i-Khas (also known as Shah Mahal) and Rang Mahal (also known as Imtiaz Mahal or the Palace of Bheds) are the two most distinctive buildings inside the Red Fort.
𝒜. The construction of the Red Fort was completed over a period of ten years between 1638-1648.
𝒜. The main gate of Red Fort which is commonly known as Lahori Gate.
𝒜. The Red Fort is built in sandstone and is a wonderful symbol of the power, architectural brilliance and grand style of the Mughal emperors.
𝒜. It is located at Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Red Fort: INR 35 for Indians; INR 500 for foreigners. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday..
𝒜. You should visit Red Fort during January, February months for best experience.