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Welcome to Hipfig's video Guide series on New Delhi,
In this DIY video, we will show you the Red Fort, we will share how to get
there and what to do once you arrive.
The Red Fort known as Lal Quila in Hindi is
a World Heritage Site and is located in Central Delhi. It's near the old part of
the city known as Old Delhi in the Chandni Chowk area. A good way to get to the Red
Fort is to take the violet line also known as the Heritage line and exit at Lal Qila Station
and then walk to the Red Fort. You can also take the Delhi Metro railway
Yellow line to Chandni Chowk metro station. The Chandni Chowk metro station is about
one kilometer away from the Red Fort. You can walk or take a rickshaw to the Red
Fort. You may also choose a rickshaw or taxi to go directly to the fort
depending on where your hotel is located since the Red Fort is located centrally.
Come early to avoid the crowds and the heat. The Red Fort is open from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. daily and closed on Mondays. If you're not an Indian citizen or visitor
from a SAARC or BIMSTEC country, you will pay the foreigner entry fee.
Entry fee for the sound and light show in the evening is additional. Audio
guides are available in Hindi, English, and Korean
Guides will approach you to hire them but it's not really necessary for this
attraction. After your purchase your tickets, you will enter the Lahore gate
which is the main entrance of the Red Fort. The Prime Minister of India
delivers a speech during Indian Independence Day on August 15th
every year here. In 1638 Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra
to Delhi and used the Red Fort for his residence.
Once you go through the main gate, you'll enter a complex of buildings, Some
notable buildings include the Hall of public audience, the hall of private audience,
the private apartments, the women's quarters, the pearl mosque, and of course
the life bestowing garden. The architecture of the Red Fort is a grand
example of the Mughal period. One of the first buildings you will see is the
Diwan-i-Aam, the Hall of public audiences. This Hall was once decorated with stucco
work and had gold columns. A huge railing separated the Emperor and the common
people who would visit him in this hall. Here the Emperor would sit on his throne
with a canopy and listen to the complaints, issues, requests, or
suggestions of his people. The next structure you'll see is the Diwan-i-Khas,
the hall of private audience. This hall was used for confidential meetings with
ministers or guests of the state. This rectangular chamber Hall has
intricately carved decor
In the back of the throne, you'll find the private apartment. These apartments are
set up on the elevated level overlooking the Yamuna river on the east side of
fort. As you walk west to the complex you'll find the Moti Masjid, the pearl
mosque. This was build in 1659 and served as the exclusive mosque of
the Mughal emperor. This mosque is made of pure white marble and has three domes
Screens of the mosque has three arches which lead to the courtyard. You'll also
find the two women's quarters found on the extreme south from the pavilion.
One of the are the women's quarters the Mumtaz Mahal is now used as a museum. In the
evening, many people come to the Red Fort for the light show. Here the gardens and
the buildings are lit up with music. Once you're ready to leave the Red Fort, you
will exit out the Delhi gate that will take you to the parking lot of the Red
Fort. From there you'll see many rickshaws waiting or you can walk to Old
Delhi. Combine your visit to the Red Fort with
a visit to the Chandni Chowk area and also Jama Masjid. This attraction
will take an hour more depending on your interest.
Happy Travels!
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