Qutub Minar : This most famous landmark of Delhi towering above the Lal Kot monuments, is one of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. It is 72.5 metres tall and tapers from a base diameter of 14.4 metres to a peak diameter of 2.4 metres. The five storeyed minar has three storeys built of red sandstone and two of marble and sandstone. Each storey is clearly distinguished from the outside because of its projecting balconies. Its foundation was laid by Qutbud-din Aibak (1193) and was completed by his son-in-law and successor Shamsuddin Iltumish. The Devanagari inscriptions on the minar mentions that the it was damaged in 1326 and repaired by Muhammad-bin Tughlak and in 1368, Firoz Shah replaced the upper storey and added two floors, making liberal use of marble stone. A unique 7 metre high Iron Pillar in courtyard of Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque was perhaps a flagpole of a 4th – 5th century Vishnu temple. It has remained completely rust free for over 1500 years and is a tribute to ancient Indian metallurgy. Other attractions nearby are – the Tombs of the Sultans Iltumish (1235), Alauddin, Balban and of Adham Khan, son of the emperor Akbar’s wet nurse.
Reaching there:
By Air :
From Qutub minar, nearest airports are Indra Gandhi International Airport and Palam Domestic Airport. Both these airports are situated in Delhi & well connected with regular flights from important cities of the country and the world as well. Frequent shuttles run between these airports.
By Train :
Delhi has three major railheads namely – Delhi, New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station. These stations are served by many express and super fast trains from various parts of the country. You can easily reach to Qutub Minar from these railway stations by local transport.
By Bus :
Qutub Minar is quite easy as Qutub Minar is very well connected with the low floor DTC buses. Delhi Tourism offers Delhi Darshan Day tours and cover Qutub Minar.
Local Transport :
Buses, Taxis, Cars, Auto-rickshaws are available as local modes of transport, you can reach Qutab Minar by opting any mode.
Reaching there:
By Air :
From Qutub minar, nearest airports are Indra Gandhi International Airport and Palam Domestic Airport. Both these airports are situated in Delhi & well connected with regular flights from important cities of the country and the world as well. Frequent shuttles run between these airports.
By Train :
Delhi has three major railheads namely – Delhi, New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station. These stations are served by many express and super fast trains from various parts of the country. You can easily reach to Qutub Minar from these railway stations by local transport.
By Bus :
Qutub Minar is quite easy as Qutub Minar is very well connected with the low floor DTC buses. Delhi Tourism offers Delhi Darshan Day tours and cover Qutub Minar.
Local Transport :
Buses, Taxis, Cars, Auto-rickshaws are available as local modes of transport, you can reach Qutab Minar by opting any mode.
