"The Pride of India"

How you define Delhi? 

We Delhiites call it as 'Dilli hai Dilwalon ki'... this means this city belongs to kind hearted people.  It’s the largest metropolitan city in India that has rich and numerous tourist attractions. Delhi tourism includes a city with great history, empires, religion, priceless monuments and sacrifices. Formed by combining Old Delhi and New Delhi, this place reflects the past and contemporary style as well. The city is perfect retreat for people of all ages.

Going into more detail, I would like to share a place which anyone will love to visit, i.e., RED FORT- "THE PRIDE OF INDIA".

The fort (Lal Qila) is the second most tremendous foundation of Shah Jahan after The Taj Mahal. Established in the 17th century, this fort of the Mughal kings speculates the pinnacle of creativity common in structural design during the Mughal Era. The Red Fort is a coalition of Persian, Indian and European art. Exploring the major attractions inside the fort like The Mumtaz Mahal, The Rang Mahal, The Khas Mahal, The Diwan-i-Am, The Diwan-i-Khas, The Hamam, and The Shah Burj, gives great experience and opportunity to capture those picturesque views.

People also know this place by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s freedom speech that he gave on Independence Day (15th August, 1947). That’s why huge crowd from all over the world throng this place on 15th of August (Independence Day) as the National Flag of India is hoisted by the Prime minister of India. Large number of political leaders and great personalities are seen on this very day. The day is celebrated here by organizing various cultural programs and other activities. There are two gates in Red Fort, one is Delhi Gate and the other one is Lahore Gate, which is the excited and symbolic direction of the modern Indian nation and therefore draws large number of people on Independence Day.

The breathtaking experience is ‘the sound and light show’ of Red Fort, organized every evening. It adds more charm to trip and gives great way to experience the majesty and history of the place. Due to its uniqueness, the fort has become one among the famous tourist places to visit in Delhi.

OPENING TIME:

• 9:30 A.M- 4:30 P.M
• Monday closed.

ENTRY FEE:

•  35 Rs per person for Indians
•  500 Rs per person for Foreign Tourists
•  25 Rs for Video Camera
•  80 Rs per person for adults on weekends (Light & Sound show)
•  30 Rs per person for children on weekends (Light & Sound show)
•  60 Rs per person for adults on weekdays (Light & Sound show)
•  20 Rs per person for children on weekdays (Light & Sound show)