How many historical sites does Delhi have? How many have you visited? The downside of living in a metropolitan city is that we hardly care about the historical or cultural sites that each state has. Delhi tops the chart of most historical-cultural sites in India and one such most visited site would be Hauz Khas Fort in Delhi. We all know its history but did you know Hauz means ‘water tank’ and Khas means ‘royal’ or ‘special’? Built during the reign of Alauddin Khalji, it was constructed to store and supply water to his newly fortified city of Siri. The tank was renovated during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and came to be known as the Hauz Khas or Royal Tank.
Hauz Khas Fort in Delhi in Hauz Khas village has Deer Park adjacent to it. Visitors planning to see the fort must visit Deer Park and the lake to enjoy the nature that surrounds the area as well as the history of it. With perks like convenient opening-closing timings, affordable ticket prices, and an easy-to-reach venue it's a must-visit spot for people living in Delhi or planning to visit Delhi.
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Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name |
Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi |
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Venue |
Hauz Khas Fort, H53V+7C6, Hauz Khas Fort Rd, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016 |
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Timings |
10:30am-7pm (Open all days) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.20/- onwards |
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Booking |
Walk-in Ticket |
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Nearest Airport |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Hauz Khas (Yellow Line) |
Hauz Khas Fort Delhi Ticket Price
Ticket prices start from as low as 20/- onwards, Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi offers walk-in ticket booking. One can visit the ticket counter and get their tickets booked accordingly.
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Ticket Price |
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Indians |
Rs.20/- |
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Foreign Tourists |
Rs.250/- |
Hauz Khas Fort Delhi Timings
Timings for Hauz Khas Fort may differ by a few hours during the holidays and weekends. Though Google would show you different timings and off days for the Fort, it is open for visitors every day regardless. Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi is open on both weekdays and weekends from 10:30am to 7pm. Weekends are likely to be more crowded.
Things to Know Before Visiting Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi
- The monument is open from sunrise to sunset
- Motor, lorries, buses, cars, ekkas, rickshaws, camels, elephants, dog, and other animals and persons with head load are not allowed inside the protected monument area
- Bicycles, motos, auto-rickshaws, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, rickshaws, etc are not allowed to be parked in front of the monument entrance
- Any cultural/social functions or cooking is not allowed inside the protected area
- The playing of record players, transistors, amplifiers, and playing cards, etc are prohibited inside the protected area
- This monument is a plastic-free zone
- Edible materials are not allowed inside the protected area
- Do not feed monkeys and dogs inside the protected area
- Use of any camera stand/ tripod is not allowed inside the protected area
- Photography/ videography is not allowed under the shed of the monument
How to Reach Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi
- Nearest Airport- Hauz Khas Fort in Delhi is 16.8 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (Magenta-Line)
- Nearest Railway Station- Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi is 10.8 km away from Nizamuddin Railway Station
- The Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro directly connects to Hauz Khas Metro Station.
FAQ
Q: When is Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi open to visitors?
A: Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi is open from 10:30 am.
Q: What is the ticket price for Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi?
A: The ticket price for Indians per person is Rs.20/- and per person for foreign tourists is Rs.250/-
Q: Are there other charges besides the ticket price to visit Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi?
A: No, there are no additional charges apart from the ticket price.
Q: How to book tickets for Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi?
A: Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi offers a walk-in ticket booking system to visitors.
Q: How to reach Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi?
A: The Indira Gandhi International Airport (16.8 km on the Magenta line) is the nearest airport to Hauz Khas Fort, Delhi. One can commute by railway from Nizamuddin Railway Station which is (10.8 km) away