Qutub Minar
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Getting there
Nearest: Qutab Minar (Yellow Line), ~1.5 km — take an auto/e-rickshaw
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About Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar complex in Mehrauli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1993, built around the 72.5-metre sandstone minaret that Qutbu'd-Din Aibak began in 1199 and his successor Iltutmish raised further. The enclosure also holds the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the fourth-century Iron Pillar with its Sanskrit inscription, Alauddin Khalji's Alai Darwaza gateway of 1311, the unfinished Alai Minar and the tomb of Iltutmish. Beyond daytime sightseeing, the floodlit ruins double as a stage: Delhi Tourism's Qutub Festival of music and dance has been held in the complex for many years, and it hosts occasional heritage concerts, such as flautist Rakesh Chaurasia's evening performance in March 2026. The monument is protected and ticketed by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Tips before you go
- Entry is ASI-ticketed; you can book online through the ASI's ticketing portal or buy at the counter. Concert and festival tickets are sold separately by the organiser.
- You can't climb the minaret, as its interior is closed to the public; visitors see it from the grounds.
- Qutab Minar metro station is about 1.5 km away; take an auto or e-rickshaw, and book a cab home after evening shows.
- Mehrauli Archaeological Park adjoins the complex if you want to extend a daytime visit.
- Expect uneven stone paths and lawns inside the complex; comfortable footwear helps.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Qutub Minar by metro?
Get off at Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line, about 1.5 km from the complex, and take an auto or e-rickshaw to the entrance.
What is the Qutub Festival?
It is a festival of music and dance organised by Delhi Tourism, staged with the floodlit minaret as a backdrop. It has traditionally been a multi-day winter event, but dates vary from year to year.
Can you climb the Qutub Minar?
No. The tower's interior is closed to the public, so visitors view it from the grounds of the complex.
Is Qutub Minar a World Heritage Site?
Yes. The Qutub complex was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1993.
Around Mehrauli
Mehrauli holds the Qutub Minar complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, 200 acres of ruins with more than 100 monuments, including the remains of Lal Kot, Delhi's oldest surviving fort
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