Sunday, February 9, 2014

Tughlaqabad Fort Walking Tour

Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi and very close to his extinct.  Tuglaqabad city is third and ancient city of Delhi built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq founder of Tughlaq dynasty in 1321, stretching across 7 km, which was later abandoned in 1327 for certain reasons. Tughlaqabad was raised as a fortress rather than as an architectural enterprise to keep away Mongol warriors. Tughalaq also built Qutub-Badarpur Road, which connected the new city to the Grand Trunk Road which is now known as Mehrauli-Badarpur Road. It is in quite a good shape despite the fact that no one living there since hundreds of years.
Most part of the fort is ruined but palaces, mosques, audience halls & citadels with the highest point still visible, known as Bijai-Mand. Ghiyathu'd-Din's tomb once surrounded by water is still in good shape. To fulfill his city’s need of water, Tughlaq constructed a vast reservoir. It’s massive complex stretch 2 to 3 Km and will take 2 3 HR to explore. Walking could be difficult because of uneven surface. Surprisingly complex is lush green especially in rainy days. You can’t find such flora in Delhi which is most polluted city in the world.

Opening Hour: Open on all days from 8 am to 6 pm

Entry Fee: The entrance is chargeable. For Indian citizens, the cost is RS. 5/-.For foreign visitors, the cost of the ticket cost is $ 2. Entry for children up to 15 years of age is free.

How to Reach:
Metro: Nearest metro station is Tuglakabad which is near to Fort
• Bus: All buses running on Mehrauli Badarpur road will drop you right outside the fort.
• Auto/Cab: Fort distance from CP is 15 Km. Get dropped off at Tughlaqabad fort entrance. 

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