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Historical Monuments to Visit in Delhi
Discover the top historical monuments that offer a glimpse into the past of India. From ancient forts to majestic palaces, these sites tell stories of bygone eras. Iconic sites like forts, temples and palaces that exhibit breathtaking architecture. These monuments offer a glimpse into history, providing unique insights into past civilizations. Plan your trip with guided tours and visit in the morning to avoid the crowds. For history enthusiasts and travelers, these must-visit monuments promise an unforgettable experience.
30 attractions found
Agrasen Ki Baoli – Delhi
Agrasen ki Baoli is a historic stepwell near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, traditionally associated with Maharaja Agrasen, and later rebuilt during the …
| Entry Fee | No Entry Fee. Opens at 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Agrasen Ki Baoli opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Alai Minar – Delhi
Alai Minar, located in the Mehrauli area of Delhi within the Qutub Minar complex, is a partially completed tower commissioned by Sultan Ala‑ud‑din Khi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Entry fee:- Rs.10 for Indians. 250 for foreigners. | Indians - ₹50/-, Foreigners - ₹600/-, Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The opening and closing timings of Alai Minar are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters, Unmarried Couples |
Atgah Khan’s Tomb – Delhi
Atgah Khan’s Tomb in Delhi is the burial place of Shamsuddin Atgah Khan, a senior noble and the foster father of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb was bu…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The time to visit the tomb of Atgah Khan is from 10 am to 7 pm. Entry:- Not allowed inside the tomb. | Indians - ₹25/-, Foreigners - ₹300/- |
| Timings | Atgah Khan’s Tomb opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. |
| Best For | Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Barakhamba Tomb – Delhi
Barakhamba Tomb, located on Lodhi Road in Delhi, is a well-known historical monument from the 14th–15th century, built during the Lodi dynasty. The na…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The time to visit Barakhamba Tomb is from 8 am to 7 pm and the entry fee is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Barakhamba Tomb opening and closing timing is 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Solo, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
Begum Samru Palace – Delhi
Begum Samru Palace, located in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, is a unique example of 18th- and 19th-century Indo-European architecture. Built under the supervi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- Begum Samru's palace opens from 10 am to 4 pm. Entry Fee :- Free | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The Begum Samru Palace is opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal – Delhi
Bhuli Bhatiyari Palace is a 14th-century historic building located in the Central Ridge Reserve Forest in New Delhi. It was built by Sultan Firoz Shah…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The opening time of Bhuli Bhatiyari's palace is from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. , Entry Fee: - The entry to go to the palace is absolutely free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
Feroz Shah Kotla Fort – Delhi
The Firoz Shah Kotla Fort, located in Vikram Nagar, Delhi, was built in 1354 CE by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty. The fort served a…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The fort remains open from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Entry:- Entry fee for Indian citizens and SAARC members is Rs. 5. Ticket price for others Rs. 100. Free admission for children up to 15 years. | Online Tickets (ASI website): |
| Timings | Feroz Shah Kotla Fort opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Flagstaff Tower – Delhi
Flagstaff Tower is a historic colonial-era building located on the Kamla Nehru Ridge in Delhi. It was built in 1828 during the early period of the Bri…
| Entry Fee | Timings :- This place is open on all days of the week and the referred timings are from 10 AM to 5 PM. Entry Fee:- Entry to this place is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Flagstaff Tower opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Youngsters |
Gyarah Murti – Delhi
Gyarah Murti is located at the T-junction of Sardar Patel Marg and Mother Teresa Crescent in New Delhi. It was commissioned in 1972 to remember the no…
| Entry Fee | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The visitor any time visit Gyarah Murti. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Hauz Khas Fort – Delhi
Centrally located amidst posh South Delhi, Hauz Khas is upscale quaint village boasting of the 13th-century medieval history of Delhi Sultan…
| Entry Fee | 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 |
| Timings | Hauz Khas opening and closing timings is 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters |
Humayun's Tomb – Delhi
Humayun's Tomb, near Jor Bagh in Delhi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a landmark of early Mughal architecture. Built between 1565 and 1572 CE, t…
| Entry Fee | The entry ticket is Rs. 10/Adult (Indian) and Rs. 250 for foreigners. Free for Children below 15 years. It opens from sunrise to sunset every day. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-Foreigners (per |
| Timings | Humayun's Tomb opening and closing timings is 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
India Gate – Delhi
This magnificent structure was constructed by the Imperial War Graves Commission aka IWCG. The monument was designed by a renowned English architect n…
| Entry Fee | No Entry Fee. No Timings. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | India Gate is open 24 hours a day, all week long. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Jantar Mantar – Delhi
Jantar Mantar, located on Janpath in Delhi, India, is an astronomical observatory built in 1724 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur during the Mu…
| Entry Fee | INR 25 for Indians, INR 300 for Foreigners 6:00am to 6:00 pm. Everyday. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per person): ₹250/-BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per person): ₹20/- |
| Timings | Jantar Mantar opening and closing timings is 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Married Couples, Parents |
Khas Mahal – Delhi
Khas Mahal is a historic palace within the Red Fort in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, built in the 17th century during the Mughal era by Emperor Shah Jahan. It…
| Entry Fee | Timings - khas mahal opens daily from 7 am to 10 pm., Entry Fee - Rs. 35 for Indians Rs. 250 for foreigners. | Indians - ₹35/-, Foreigners ₹600/- , Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The Khas Mahal is opening and closing timing is 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Purana Qila – Delhi
The Purana Qila, opposite Pragati Maidan in Delhi, is one of the oldest surviving forts in the city and has deep connections to the early Mughal perio…
| Entry Fee | INR 20 for Indians, INR 300 for Foreigners 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Every Day | Purana Qila Ticket Price: Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person)Purana Qila Lak |
| Timings | Purana Qila opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 05:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Youngsters, Unmarried Couples |
Qila Rai Pithora – Delhi
Qila Rai Pithora, located in Mehrauli, Delhi, is one of the oldest forts in the city, built in the 12th century by King Prithviraj Chauhan. The fort s…
| Entry Fee | Timings: - This fort remains open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. , Tickets :- Free | | Indians - ₹25/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The Qila Rai Pithora is opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Qutub Minar – Delhi
The Qutub Minar, located in Mehrauli, Delhi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most significant ancient monuments. Its construction b…
| Entry Fee | ₹30 for Indians; ₹500 for foreigners; free for children below 15 years. Opens 7:00 am to 5:00 pm | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-Foreigners (per person): ₹550/-BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per |
| Timings | Qutub Minar complex opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 09:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Rashtrapati Bhavan – Delhi
Rashtrapati Bhavan, located in Delhi's Central Secretariat Area, is the official residence of the President of India and one of the largest presidenti…
| Entry Fee | No Entry Fee 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Friday to Sunday | Indian (Below 8 years) - ₹0/-, Indian (8 years and above) - ₹50/-, also Foreigners (per person) - ₹50/- |
| Timings | President house opening and closing timings is 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM, Entry will not be allowed after 04:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Red Fort – Delhi
The Red Fort, located in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India, is a magnificent symbol of Mughal power and architecture. Built between 1638 and 1648 CE during …
| Entry Fee | 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. | Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-, Foreigners (per person): ₹550/, BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per person): ₹35/-With Museum: Adult |
| Timings | Red Fort opening and closing timings is 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
Safdarjung's Tomb – Delhi
Safdarjung's Tomb, located in Jor Bagh, Delhi, is a famous tomb of the Mughal period. It was built in 1754 for Nawab Safdarjung, who was the Prime Min…
| Entry Fee | Timings: Safdarjung Tomb is open on all days from 7 am to 6 pm., Entry Fee: The entry fee here is Rs 15 for Indians and Rs 200 for foreigners. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per per |
| Timings | Safdarjung's Tomb opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Married Couples, Parents |
Satpula – Delhi
Satpula is a 14th-century water structure located on Press Enclave Road, South Delhi, built during the Tughlaq period as part of the city’s medieval w…
| Entry Fee | Timings :- The time to visit Satpula is from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. , Entry Fee :- Free | | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Satpula opening and closing timing is 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Youngsters |
Sher Mandal – Delhi
Sher Mandal is a 16th-century octagonal pavilion located within the Purana Qila complex at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was originally built during t…
| Entry Fee | Timings :- Sher Mandal remains open from 7 am to 7 pm. Entry Fee:- The entry fee for visiting Sher Mandal is Rs.5 per Indian person and Rs.100 for foreigner. | Indians - ₹30/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | Sher Mandal opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters |
Sikandar Lodi Tomb – Delhi
Sikandar Lodi’s Tomb, located in Lodhi Gardens, Delhi, is the burial site of Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty. Built in 1517…
| Entry Fee | Timings: - This tomb remains open from 6 am to 8 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Sikandar Lodi Tomb opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples |
Talaqi Darwaza – Delhi
Talaqi Darwaza, located near Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, is an important historical gate from the Mughal period. Built during the 16th–17th centuries…
| Entry Fee | Timings :- Talaki Darwaza remains open from 7 am to 7 pm. Entry Fee:- The entry fee for visiting Talaki Darwaza is Rs.5 per Indian person and Rs.100 for foreigner. | Indians - ₹30/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The Talaqi Darwaza opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters |
Tomb of Adham Khan – Delhi
The Adham Khan Tomb is a 16th-century monument located in Mehrauli, Delhi. It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in memory of his general and foster br…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This mausoleum remains open on all days of the week and the referred timings are from 10 AM to 5 PM. Entry Fee:- Entry to this place is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Tomb of Adham Khan opening and closing time is from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Solo, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
Tomb of Iltutmish – Delhi
The Tomb of Iltutmish, located in Mehrauli, Delhi, is an early 13th-century architectural landmark built during the reign of Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltut…
| Entry Fee | Timings - Iltutmish's tomb opens daily from 7 am to 10 pm., Entry Fee - Rs. 35 for Indians Rs. 250 for foreigners. | Indians - ₹35/-, Foreigners - ₹250/- to ₹550/- , Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The Tomb of Iltutmish is opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Tomb of Imam Zamin – Delhi
The Tomb of Imam Zamin is a 16th-century mausoleum located in Mehrauli, Delhi, built in 1537–38 CE by Imam Muhammad Ali, a Sufi cleric from Turkestan …
| Entry Fee | Timings - Iltutmish's tomb opens daily from 7 am to 10 pm., Entry Fee - Rs. 35 for Indians Rs. 250 for foreigners. | Indians - ₹35/-, Foreigners ₹250/- , Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The Tomb of Imam Zamin is opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Tughlaqabad Fort – Delhi
Tughlaqabad Fort is a 14th-century strong city built by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate between 1321 and 1325 CE. Located on Mehraul…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The fort is open for visitors between 7 am to 5 pm. Tickets:- The entry fee is Rs.5 for each Indian adult. For foreigners (adults), the Tughlaqabad Fort entry fee is INR 100. Admission is free for children up to 15 years of age. | Onl |
| Timings | Tughlaqabad Fort opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
World Peace Pagoda – Delhi
The World Peace Pagoda, located near Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin in Delhi, is a symbol of international harmony and spiritual unity. Built in the late …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This monument opens from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Entry Fee:- There is no fee to visit the memorial, it is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | World Peace Pagoda opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Zafar Mahal – Delhi
Zafar Mahal, located near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi’s Mehrauli area, is the last significant palace built by the Mughal dynasty, representing t…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- 7.00 am to 6.30 pm. Entry Fee:- It is free. | Indians - ₹25/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free |
| Timings | The opening and closing timings of Zafar Maha are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
