"Red Fort", a must visit tourist hot spot in Delhi,not only we Indians even tourist from around the world appreciate the majesty of Red Fort & its awesome architecture.
Red Fort is also known as "Qila-e-Mubarak" or the blessed fort.It was constructed when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
It took only 10years for the construction of Red Fort,it is quite obvious that with limited machinery, construction in those days took longer. But 10 years!!Amazing.Construction started in 1638 and completed in 1648.
To knew about in details TRAVEL VIDA team visit there last week and we find some amazing facts about the Red Fort,after seeing Red Fort's intellectual architecture we were like OMG!!! seriously it was damn astonishing ,everyone should visit there at least once in their lifetime to know about the history of "Qila-e-Mubarak" in detail & we can assure you that the experience at this wonderful will make your day.
Our experience in Red Fort was beyond our expectations, at the entrance, obviously the main one coz there were two gates to enter.
lahore gate and delhi gate.
The Lahore gate got its name because of its orientation towards Lahore. After all, India and Pakistan used to be the same country once.
Amazing fact about Red Fort is that,it is called as Red Fort but it was not originally built that way.As per the Archaeological Survey of India, parts of the building were made of lime stone. When the white stone started chipping off, the building was painted red by the British. That's why it is known as Red Fort & natives translated it into Lal Quila. HaHaHa!!!
Lets talk about whats inside this huge master piece of architecture.
the boundaries of the monument were huge walls nearly 20-25ft tall ,and the most amazing fact is that "The high boundary walls were meant to provide maximum security to the royals".
talking about the scenario inside this monument with huge walls is quite replenishing.
the gardens and the flowers blooming there added a different level of charm to this place.The marble floral decorations and double domes in the fort’s buildings illustrate the later Mughal architecture. It is also one of the best examples reflecting the precision grandeur and finesse of architecture especially during the era of Shah Jahan.
We noticed,how Britishers destroy the beauty of Red Fort by taking diamonds from there,even Kohinoor diamond was the part of king's throne but they stole it too and took it away,you can see many holes there while every hole was filled with diamonds which was the main reason of its beauty.
There is an small Mahal too,known as Rang Mahal - literally meaning the palace of colours - was the residence of the emperor's wives, mistresses and maids. The emperor being one lucky man, lived right next door in the Khas Mahal so that he could visit the palace for dinner, or stroll over for coffee. However, the entry for others, except the princess was forbidden. Other, attractions of the fort are the Chawari Bazar, Chatta Chowk, Nahr-i-Behisht.
One more amazing fact is Every year on Independence Day, Prime Minister of India gives a speech and addressing the people of the nation and hoists the national flag at the Red Fort. This tradition has been continuing since the first Independence Day of India.
Red Fort Delhi Light and Sound Show is an one hour spectacle show in
Hindi & English language with a thirty minutes gap in the middle of
the two shows in the evening. The show has been timed pleasantly in the
evening with timing adjusted forward or backward by thirty minutes or so
according to the season.History is shown at this show right from the times of Pandavas when
Indraprashtha was established with the mention of likes of Druapadi,
Prithviraj Chuahan, Sher Shah Suri, Razia Sultan, Humayun, Bahadur Shah
Zafar and the time of British.
Only few knows that,the UNESCO has named the Red Fort as a world heritage site in 2007 for its historical and cultural significance
The nearest metro station is at Chandni Chowk. The place can be
reached via metro transit system. The Old Delhi Railway Station is the
closest railway station from the fort located just 1km away. The place
is well connected by buses also as it is close to the Inter State Bus
Terminal. As for the foreign tourists, the Indira Gandhi International
Airport is located at a distance of 26km from Red Fort.
Rs. 10 per person for Indians
Rs. 250 per person for foreign tourists
For Photography :-
Rs. 25 per camcorder
No fee for still camera
For Light and Sound Show :-
On Weekends :
Rs. 80 per adult
Rs. 30 per child
On Weekdays :
Rs. 60 per adult
Its all about our visit to Red Fort,we should proud of for having such an architectural wonder.
Red Fort is also known as "Qila-e-Mubarak" or the blessed fort.It was constructed when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
It took only 10years for the construction of Red Fort,it is quite obvious that with limited machinery, construction in those days took longer. But 10 years!!Amazing.Construction started in 1638 and completed in 1648.
Our experience in Red Fort was beyond our expectations, at the entrance, obviously the main one coz there were two gates to enter.
lahore gate and delhi gate.
The Lahore gate got its name because of its orientation towards Lahore. After all, India and Pakistan used to be the same country once.
Amazing fact about Red Fort is that,it is called as Red Fort but it was not originally built that way.As per the Archaeological Survey of India, parts of the building were made of lime stone. When the white stone started chipping off, the building was painted red by the British. That's why it is known as Red Fort & natives translated it into Lal Quila. HaHaHa!!!
Lets talk about whats inside this huge master piece of architecture.
talking about the scenario inside this monument with huge walls is quite replenishing.
the gardens and the flowers blooming there added a different level of charm to this place.The marble floral decorations and double domes in the fort’s buildings illustrate the later Mughal architecture. It is also one of the best examples reflecting the precision grandeur and finesse of architecture especially during the era of Shah Jahan.
We noticed,how Britishers destroy the beauty of Red Fort by taking diamonds from there,even Kohinoor diamond was the part of king's throne but they stole it too and took it away,you can see many holes there while every hole was filled with diamonds which was the main reason of its beauty.
There is an small Mahal too,known as Rang Mahal - literally meaning the palace of colours - was the residence of the emperor's wives, mistresses and maids. The emperor being one lucky man, lived right next door in the Khas Mahal so that he could visit the palace for dinner, or stroll over for coffee. However, the entry for others, except the princess was forbidden. Other, attractions of the fort are the Chawari Bazar, Chatta Chowk, Nahr-i-Behisht.
One more amazing fact is Every year on Independence Day, Prime Minister of India gives a speech and addressing the people of the nation and hoists the national flag at the Red Fort. This tradition has been continuing since the first Independence Day of India.
Red Fort Delhi Light and Sound Show is an one hour spectacle show in
Hindi & English language with a thirty minutes gap in the middle of
the two shows in the evening. The show has been timed pleasantly in the
evening with timing adjusted forward or backward by thirty minutes or so
according to the season.History is shown at this show right from the times of Pandavas when
Indraprashtha was established with the mention of likes of Druapadi,
Prithviraj Chuahan, Sher Shah Suri, Razia Sultan, Humayun, Bahadur Shah
Zafar and the time of British.Only few knows that,the UNESCO has named the Red Fort as a world heritage site in 2007 for its historical and cultural significance
How to Reach
The nearest metro station is at Chandni Chowk. The place can be
reached via metro transit system. The Old Delhi Railway Station is the
closest railway station from the fort located just 1km away. The place
is well connected by buses also as it is close to the Inter State Bus
Terminal. As for the foreign tourists, the Indira Gandhi International
Airport is located at a distance of 26km from Red Fort.Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Red Fort is from October to November and February to March, when the weather is pleasant.Entry Fee
For Entry :-Rs. 10 per person for Indians
Rs. 250 per person for foreign tourists
For Photography :-
Rs. 25 per camcorder
No fee for still camera
For Light and Sound Show :-
On Weekends :
Rs. 80 per adult
Rs. 30 per child
On Weekdays :
Rs. 60 per adult
Its all about our visit to Red Fort,we should proud of for having such an architectural wonder.
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