Qutub Minar

The word Qutab Minar means Axis minaret. Qutab Minar the 239ft sandstone tower is an indo-islamic architectural wonder of ancient India.

The tower which dominates the country side for miles around has five storeys, each marked by a projected balcony.It is the tallest brick minaret in the world., and an important example of indo-islamic agriculture.The Qutab Minar and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO world heritage. Qutab-Ud –Din Albek commenced building Qutab Minar in 1199A.D and it was completed by sultan’s successor and son in law,lututmish. The magnificent tower of victory stands in Qutab Complex located in Aurobindo Marg, near Mahrauli, 14km from Cannaught Place. The best time to visit is October to March.

Architecture
The Qutab Minar is 72.5 cm high (237.8 ft) and requires 399 steps to get to the top. The diameter of the base is 14.3 meters wide and the top floors measures 2.75 meters. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone and are heavily indented with different styles of fluting, alternatively round and angular on the bottom floor, round on the second and angular on the third. The fourth and fifth floors are made of marble and sandstone.

Things To Do :

Special Events:
Many events such as Cultural shows, Drama shows and various exibitions are organised for Tourists in which many celebrities from different fields participate, you can experience a wonderful moment by watching or participating in these events.

Photography:
You can capture some unique frames of this historical monument with your loved ones for your unforgetable memories.

SHOPPING and Eating:
Apart from sight seeing you can enjoy the experience of foot path or road side shopping of clothes,accessories,artificial jwelleries etc with good street foods like chole bhature,dosa,idli etc you will find a mini India on the footpaths of Delhi.

Nature walk :
You can simply stroll around the near by park and you can take the services of a Guide to make your walk more simple or you can hire a cycle rickshaw to visit the near by markets.