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Red Fort – Why it’s so popular?

Red Fort also know as the Lal qila is a unique monument

Why?

Because Red Fort is not just a fort but it has become synonymous with India’s Independence Day, where every year prime minister of India hoist the national flag of India.

Red fort has a rich history, In 1638, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan moved the capital of his empire from Agra to a newly constructed city in Delhi that he called Shahjahanabad. At that time, he laid the foundations of his palace, the Red Fort or Lal Qila. It took almost ten years to complete its construction. This fort was the seat of the Mughal empire for around 200 years.

Today, Red fort is not only famous among locals and tourists but also among film makers who choose Red fort for shooting their films. To name a few movies like Fan, Bajrangi Bhaijan, Delhi-6 were all shot here !

Location

Red Fort located in Old Delhi or Purani Dilli. Address: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006. Source : Google Map

How to reach Red Fort?

Are you coming from Paharganj ?

Red Fort is located 16 kms from Paharganj and can be easily visited by the following modes of transport:

• • HOHO Bus
• • Delhi Metro : Take a Metro to Red Fort Metro Station and take a 2 mins walk to reach Red Fort
• • DTC Bus No 753

Are you coming from Gurgaon ?

Red Fort is located 24.3 kms from Gurgaon and can be easily visited by the following modes of transport:

• • HOHO Bus
• • Delhi Metro : Take a Metro to Red Fort Metro Station and take a 2 mins walk to reach Red Fort.
• • DTC Bus No 405A

Are you coming from Noida ?

Red Fort is located 27.7 kms from Noida and can be easily visited by the following modes of transport:

• • HOHO Bus
• • Delhi Metro : Take a Metro to Red Fort Metro Station and take a 2 mins walk to reach Red Fort.
• • DTC Bus No 323

Are you coming from Airport ?

Red Fort is located 13 kms from Airport and can be easily visited by the following modes of transport:

• • HOHO Bus
• • Delhi Metro : Take a Metro to Red Fort Metro Station and take a 2 mins walk to reach Red Fort.
• • DTC Bus No 502

Are you coming from New Delhi Railway Station ?

Red Fort is located 16 kms from New Delhi Railway Station and can be easily visited by the following modes of transport:

• • HOHO Bus
• • Delhi Metro : Take a Metro to Red Fort Metro Station and take a 2 mins walk to reach Red Fort.
• • DTC Bus No 539

Did You Know (Interesting Facts)

• • On 16 June 2021 Red Fort was reopened after its closure with other ASI monuments to COVID lockdown.
• • On 21 June, International yoga day is celebrated all over the world, Red Fort was one of the 75 heritage site where it was performed too.
• • The Red Fort was declared a 'UNESCO World Heritage Site' in 2007.
• • The first national flag, after independence was hoisted at the Red Fort by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Timings

You can visit Red Fort sunrise to sunset.

Average Visit Duration

60 - 90 minutes

Entry Fee

Rs 35 for Indian & Rs 550 for International * Source: hohodelhi.com/red-fort-ticket-price

How to reach By Metro

Metro Line to Red Fort Metro Station. 15 minutes by Auto to Red Fort complex from the metro station.

Other Transport Options : Check here.

Source: TimesofIndia/Red_Fort

Curator : Surojit Ghosh