TOUR
Qutub Minar Tour
History · UNESCO
Duration: 2 hoursDeparture Times: 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PMPrice: ₹1,200($14)
The Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Mehrauli. The 240-foot brick minaret with five storeys was built as a victory tower in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak after he defeated the last Hindu king of Delhi. See the gateway Alai Darwaza, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (the oldest surviving mosque in India), and the famous Iron Pillar — a 20-foot column from the 3rd century B.C. that has stood without rusting. Also within the complex are the remains of an Islamic school, several Jain temples, and the tomb of Iltumish.
Highlights
- Qutub Minar
- Alai Darwaza
- Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
- Iron Pillar
- Tomb of Iltutmish
- Remains of Jain temples
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee
Not Included
- Food and drinks unless specified
Additional Notes
You will meet your guide near the Qutub Minar ticket counter, unless during the booking process you elect to have us arrange your transportation to the Qutub Minar.