Lal Quila is the largest of the Old Delhi’s monuments. It is situated on the western bank of the river yamuna forms the majestic centerpiece of Mughal Emperor Shahjahans medieval walled city Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).
The Lal Quila rises above a wide dry moat,in the north east corner of the original city of shahjahanabad. Lal Quila is the eloquent reminder of the glory of Mughal era, and its magnificance simply leaves one awestruck.
Architecture
The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started the construction of the massive fort in 1638, and work was completed in 1648. Its walls extends upto two kilometers, and vary in height from 18 meters from the river side to 33 meters on the city side. The main entrance opens on to the chatta chowk, a covered street flanked with arched cells.The fort also houses the Diwan-i-amor the hall of public audiences where the emperor would sit and here the complaint of the common folks. The other attractions enclosed within this monuments are the hammams or the Royal Baths, the shahi Burj which used to be shahjahans working area, and the moti masjid or the pearl mosque built by Aurangzeb for his personal use.
How to reach
The Red Fort is situated in Netaji Subhash Marg near chandini chowk in old delhi.Tourists can take local buses, auto rikshaw,taxi or metro rail(if possible) to Red fort.
Special Events
Every Year on the 15th of August the National Flag of India is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister, celebrating India’s Independence.
Sound & Light show
There is a one hour sound and light show in hindi and english every day except Mondays showcasing history of Delhi and Lal Quila.
Timings:
September & Octomber
7.00 to 8.00 pm (English)
8.30 to 9.30 pm (Hindi)
November to January
6.00 to 7.00 pm (English)
7.30 to 8.30 pm (Hindi)
February to April
7.00 to 8.00 pm (English)
8.30 to 9.30 pm (Hindi)
May to August
7.30 to 8.30 pm (English)
9.00 to 9.30 pm (Hindi)
Entry fees Rs.50/- for adult and Rs.20/- for childeren
Shopping
you will enter into the fort you will find a vaulted arcade,famous as the chatta chowk.The restless shops in this arcades use to sell upmarkets artafects that the royal blood may fancy. You can also do shopping in chandini chowk which is just opposite to Lal Quila it is famous for its saree market, you will find variety of sarees in different ranges.
Nature Walk
You can simply stroll around in and around the monument 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 specially Chandini Chowk.
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Lovely presentaion & readable content. Your pics make Delhi look so beautiful...good work..
Great work, I appreciate the blogger who had justified with the grandeur of Red Fort through his words. I am not an Indian, on my recent trip to India I paid a visit to the Red Fort, it's really amazing and fascinated me a lot.
Veeeeeery amazing monument in Delhi. I myself visited the monument a week ago and had the fantastic time. Impressive stuff in the site. Keep up....
Red Fort speak loud of erstwhile Mughals' grandeur, u've nicely depicted the monument through ur words.
I've once visited Red Fort, strolling inside the Fort was a thrilling experience, i was totally awestruck to see the mammoth structure and the intricacy of the Fort. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best historic monuments in India. your write -up truly justify the Red Fort.
ya.. even I quite admire this fort of India.. It has seen it all from Mughals to Britishers and still stand tall..
Being a World Heritage Site, Red Fort seems to procure attention from globe trotter
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How far is Jantar Mantar from the Red Fort ? is it walkable distance ?
Jantar Mantar
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