Hauz Khas village is the beautiful place nestled in Delhi where you will find the blend of history and the architectural designs. Hauz Khas Fort in Delhi is on of the example built in during the reign of Allaudin Khilji in 13th century.
The fort is surrounded by tombs, mosques and reservoirs and inside the fort you will see the designs and the architectural designs of Mughal era. This article will provide you the detailed guide for Hauz Khas Fort travel.
History of Hauz Khas Fort and interesting Facts
The fort of Hauz Khas was built around 1295-1300 CE by Alauddin Khilji. Initially the fort was built as a water reservoir to provide the water for the residents of Siri Fort. The Sultan i.e Allauddin Khilji named the tank Hauz-e-Alai( Hauz generally means Tank in urdu).
Later the tank was reconstructed by Firoz Shah Tughlaq and he also renamed as Hauz Khas means Royal Tank. The Sultan also built large Madarsa(islamic school), mosques, pavilion and tombs. During the Tughlaq rule, the complex became the major education centre.
After the decline the Delhi Sultane, the area beyond the Fort gradually started to ruin but in the late 20th CE, the place was transformed into urban society with cafes, galleries and boutiques now it is known as Hauz Khas Village.
Hauz Khas Complex Timing and Entry Fees
The timing of Hauz Khas Complex is 10:30 am to 7:00 pm everyday. The entry fees of fort are as follow:-
- Adult:- ₹ 20 per person
- Foreigners:- ₹ 250 per person
- Children:- Free entry for children under age of 15.
You can also book online ticket of Hauz Khas Complex, here is how you can do that
i) Visit ASI online ticket booking portal.
ii) Select monument [Delhi>Hauz Khas].
iii) Choose your visiting date and timing.
iv) Fill up the visitors details such as name, age, contact details in case of Indians visitors & passport details in case of foreigner visitors.
v) Make the online payment UPI, debit/credit card.
vi) After the successful payment your tickets will be sent to your provided email id.
Smart Tips
- Sometimes connectivity at entry gate is slow it is recommended save your e-ticket on your phone.
- Carry ID proof, especially if you are foreign visitors.
- Arrive early to avoid the crowd.
Time Required to explore Hauz Khas Fort
You will required around 3 to 4 hours to explore the Fort of Hauz Khas, this time is enough to see the lakes, architectural designs and to enjoy other activities that you are planning in your mind.
Thing To See And Do At Fort
You can also take a walk around the Fort lake. The fort is a beautiful spot in Delhi where you can see the architectural designs of Madarsa, tombs and pavilions which were built during the medivial history period. One who are the history lovers can get the knowlege of skills that the people have during the era of Delhi Sultane.
This is also the beautiful spot for photography, you can take the amazing shots especially during the sunrise and the sunsets. If you are weak in photography skills there are many photographers which can click picture for you but they will charge money from you. Many people also plan a family picnic here. You will generally find the couples here.
Travel Modes For Fort
Delhi is a place where there is good transportation system and you have many option to travel such as:-
- By Metro(preferred):- The nearest metro station is Green Park at yellow line which is approximately 1.5 km away from Hauz Khas Fort Delhi. It is preferred to buy ticket from Rapido or Uber to get discount. Metro card is more preferred.
- Bus:- DTC buses are also available, they are also the cheapest way of transportation but it is not safe and comfortable.
- Online Taxis:- You can also book through Uber/ Rapido, they can be expensive at some time but they are comfortable.
- Train:- There are many railway station in Delhi but the nearest one is Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Best Time to Visit Hauz Khas Fort
The temperature is too hot between the months of April to June, the rainy season periods is from July to September. And it is too cold in January month which may cause inconvenience to you and can ruin your time and experience.
Therefore the best time to visit the fort of Hauz Khas is February to April and October to December. At this time the weather is pleasant and perfect and the temperature remains moderate making it the best situation for walk and travelling.
You may prefer any other season which you like or suit to you. Since the place get crowdy during the afternoon I will suggest you to go early around 10:30 am.
Nearby Attractions
There are many spots to visit near the Hauz Khas Complex that you can visit after exiting the forts such as:-
- Jagannath temple:- This temple is few metres away from the fort where you can visit.This temple is generallt dedicatd to lord Jagannath built from the white marble, you should not miss it when visiting there.
- Qutub Minar:- The Minar which was built in 12th CE by Qutb-ud-din Aibak it is the popular spot among foreigners. You should not miss to see the Iron pillar in Qutub Minar which has not get rusted till now.
- Deer Park:- Situated beside the fort where you can see many deers, it is also the place come to enjoy the picnic and even couple also plan their date at this beautiful place.
- Art Gallery:- It is the place where the painting of britishes era, modern art form and contemporary art is displayed. The ticket price is ₹ 20 for Indian and ₹ 500 to foreigner and it remains open for everyday.
- Chhattarpur Mandir:- the most popular temple of Delhi which is few kilometres away, this temple is dedicated to Maa Katyani and the people from all over the country visit here. This temple is divided into two parts.
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FAQs
Q. What is the nearest metro station to Hauz Khas Fort ?
A. The nearest metro station is Green Park which is around 1.5 km away.
Q. Is photography allowed in the fort ?
A. Yes, the photography is allowed inside the fort.
Q. What is the best time to visit Fort ?
A. The best time to visit fort is as early as you can so that you can avoid the crowd.
Q. How to buy tickets ?
A. You can buy the ticket online or you can even buy the ticket at the fort as well.
Conclusion
Hauz Khas Complex is the one of the oldest fort in Hauz Khas, it is the perfect destination whether you are a couple, family, friends. Around 3 to 4 hours are enough for explore this spot. If you are person who loves to history or a person having a passion of photography then this is a perfect spot.
If you get bore here you can also go cafes, do shopping in Hauz Khas village and there are other destination as well where you can spend your time and enjoy your day. You should make sure that you keep the surrounding clean.
