Nearest railway station to mehrauli archaeological park. As i walked through the mehrauli archeological park in south delhi, close to qutub minar, i went about in fascination of this 200 acre region seeing remains of an ancient city rooms so low that people only used them to store their belongings, sleeping on the outside, and cooking in communal kitchens and learning how my hometown came. Mehrauli archaeological park travel guide, places to see. Mehrauli archaeological park delhi india travel guide. It is bound by the chattarpur road to the east and qutb complex in the north. Heritage walk heritage trail mehrauli archaeological park. April 18 is world heritage day, aka known as international day for monuments and sites. This area is dotted with remains from every era of delhis historyfrom the preislamic to the late mughal and the colonial period. Of many marvels situated in archeological park, mehrauli. Intach walks intach organizes expertled weekend walks to mehrauli archaeological park. Mehrauli archeological park to get a museum in push for heritage tourism in delhi the state archaeology department will build an interpretation centrecummuseum and a cafeteria to attract tourists. Archives, archeology, art and culture an analytical study on. The fort lal kot the first red fort of delhi in mehrauli was built by the.
In 1997, the area was redeveloped into a park and proper documentation of the monuments started. Famously called the jamali kamali, the mehrauli archaeological park, has monuments from around the 11th century. A large part of delhis monumental heritage is invisiblehidden behind massive malls, residential colonies. It was huge piece of land with dense vegetation in proximity to the mehrauli village with hefty number of monuments in a ruined state and a splendid history in the past. Book your tickets online for mehrauli archaeological park, new delhi. Also, if you allow gps tracking, the guide will show your position in the excavation sitemuseum.
Spread over 200 acres in mehrauli, mehrauli archaeological park consists of more than 100 monuments with great historical significance. Today the park forms a buffer between the settlement at mehrauli village and the qutb complex and is one of the citys largest green space. The mehrauli archaeological park is an area of archaeological research has is just being renovated by the archaeological survey of india. Mehrauli archaeological park, spread across 200 acres, is a historical park next to the qutub minar. But hold on, that is not the oldest living area of delhi, it is only 400 or so years old. Mehrauli archaeological park was never originally a park. Mehrauli archaeological park is an archaeological area spread over 200 acre in mehrauli.
Explore a treasure trove of ruined monuments from the 6th to 19th century at mehrauli archaeological park. It is the only area in delhi known for 1,000 years of continuous occupation, and includes the ruins of lal kot built by tomar rajputs in 1060 ce, making it the oldest extant. Spread out over 200 acres near the unesco world heritagelisted qutub minar, the mehrauli archaeological park is full of ruins and tombs, some of which are 1,000 years old. Mehrauli archaeological park new delhi 2020 what to. Thus it is the oldest fort of delhi and comprises some. The park has ruins of monuments built as long ago as 1060 ce, to architectural marvels from the ruling eras of khalji dynasty, tughlaq dynasty, lodhi dynasty, and the mughal empirean. Mehrauli is one of the seven ancient cities that comprise of the present state of delhi, and the archaeological park here is a testament to the richness of our past. The site has been used by various empires that have ruled. Mehrauli archaeological park in delhi ncr includes. The mehrauli archaeological park has the unique distinction of holding monuments from around the 11th century ace, the ramparts of qila lal kot established by the tomars before the invaders came, to the tiny little british cenotaph adorning the velvety lawns.
Mehrauli archaeological park popularly known as jamali kamali, this park is unique in being dotted with ruins from early medieval times to the 19th century. Mehrauli archaeological park has three attractions within it. Mehrauli archaeological park delhi by kevinstandagehotography on november 8, 2016 3 comments located to the south and west of the qutb minar complex in delhi, mehrauli archaeological park contains dozens of tombs, mosques, stepwells and fortifications from the preislamic, sultanate, mughal and british periods. It has 100 historically significant monuments that hold over a thousand years worth of delhis history. Youll find ruins from the khajli, tughlaq, and lodhi dynasties, as well as from the. Among the parks tombs, palaces, stepwells, and much more, the highlights remain a mosque and its adjoining tomb of sufi poet jamali khamali, which displays his words on its interior walls.
Whether youre searching for hotels in mehrauli archaeological park on business, or hunting for a family getaway, mehrauli archaeological park hotel options are only a click away. A days visit to this heritage park is sure to soothe the nerves of the most troubled minds. India city walks the twohourlong inception of delhi walk covers the park as well as the surrounding mehrauli village area. Mehrauli archaeological park, delhi timings, history. Media in category mehrauli archaeological park the following 200 files are in this category, out of 455 total. We recommend booking mehrauli archaeological park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Its main attractions include the mosque and tomb of jamali, a stepwell and residence of a british official.
Mehrauli archaeological park delhi, india attractions. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The mehrauli archaeological park spread over 200 acres, adjacent to qutb minar site was redeveloped in 1997. Lying about 200 meters from the qutub minar, its main attractions include the mosque and tomb of jamali, a stepwell and a residence of a british official. Lal kot grew into the fortified citadel qila rai pithora during the rule of the chauhans, who were defeated by mohammed ghori in 1192. Leading northwards from the tomb are the preislamic walls of lal kot to the south of the village are the remains of the mughal palace, the zafar mahal, once in the heart of the jungle. The region around mehrauli is the oldest continously inhabited region in delhi. Ancient delhi a walk through mehrauli archeological park. Mehrauli archaeological park delhi heritage places tour. Urban settlement in this area predates the arrival of islam, with lal kot being constructed by anang pal tomar in the 11th century.
Digging into delhis early history at secret sites with. This area is dotted with remains from every era of delhis historyfrom the pre. So desi traveler went on his own little jaunt with intach delhi chapter for a little heritage tour of mehrauli archaeological park. The mehrauli archaeological park is a hidden gem in the heart of a city which keeps us engaged in a busy routine of office and traffic jams. Photos of mehrauli archaeological park images and pics.
Mehrauli qutub minar unesco world heritage complex tour. Intach heritage walk in mehrauli archaeological park. It is the only area in delhi known for 1,000 years of continuous inhabitation and includes the ruins of lal kot built by tomar rajputs in 1060 ad. Mehrauli archeological park to get a museum in push for. You can read more about the mehrauli archaeological park walking tour and request to book it. The area of mehrauli is probably the oldest continuously inhabited area of the city. Mehrauli archaeological park new delhi 2020 all you. Our first thought is we have driven past this road a hundred times, but never realized all this lay behind it. The mehrauli archaeological park covers 100 acres of green land abutting a world heritage sitethe qutb minar. Bordering the qutub minar complex, but overlooked by most of the tourist hordes, the mehrauli archaeological park preserves. What the organisation have done so far is pretty good and its still free to enter.
Great selection of hotels in mehrauli archaeological park. There are many archaeological sites in delhi and its neighbourhood that belong to the. The guide for mehrauli archaeological park and the qutb complex uses a gps powered map, that will give you an overview of the site. Mehrauli archaeological park is an archaeological area spread over 200 acre in mehrauli, delhi, adjacent to qutub minar world heritage site and the qutb complex. Though, it would have been very difficult to visit and enjoy the mehrauli archaeological park alone, which is why i can highly recommend this informative and engaging tour. About mehrauli archaeological park new delhi india, opening hours, entry fee, approx trip budget, activities to do at mehrauli archaeological park, itineraries, how. Jamali kamali tomb is the most stunning structure inside the park and to believe it one need to get inside it. Mehrauli archaeological park, or should i just say, a park in mehrauli. Mehrauli archaeological park and its surroundings world. Travel guide of mehrauli archaeological park, information about mehrauli archaeological park, nearby places, how to reach, when to visit, entrance fees, timings, opening closing days, mehrauli archaeological park in delhi. See all 32 mehrauli archaeological park tours on tripadvisor. Urban settlement starts with the construction of lal kot built by anang pal tomar in the 11th century.
Things to do near mehrauli archaeological park on tripadvisor. It is the only area in delhi known for 1,000 years of continuous years of occupation, and includes the ruins of lal kot built by. Thomas metcalfes summer home,also known as quli khans tomb which is in an octagonal shape with blue lapis inlay work. The qutab minar was built by sultan illutmish along with the quwwatulislam. Delhi is a historical city whose remnants are spread right from mehrauli to. It consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. At the northern end of mehrauli village is adham khans mausoleum, which was once used as a british residence, then later as a police station and post office. I do find mehrauli archaeological park an unusually attractive tourist spot more so for serenity and lesser crowd and some stunning monuments. Visit the mehrauli archaeological park, qutub lbb, delhi. Find hotels in mehrauli archaeological park with the location, starrating and facilities you need. Mehrauli archaeological park new delhi tripadvisor.
Mehrauli has been a living area for more than a millennium. Visit mehrauli archaeological park on your trip to new. It has the beautiful stepwell of rajon ki baoli and another tomb next to it. This is the first realization to strike anyone who begins exploring mehrauli archaeological park.
Mehrauli archaeological park is an archaeological area spread over 200 acre in mehrauli, delhi, adjacent to qutub minar world heritage site and the qutub complex. The qutab minar was built by sultan iltutmish along with the quwwatulislam mosque at the beginning of the th century and the mehrauli. Top things to do near mehrauli archaeological park, new. Situated near the qutub minar compelx, the mehrauli archaeological park encloses a series of tombs, palaces, stepwells and ruins spanning the sultanate, mughal. Now there are many historical monuments in the mehrauli district, but i chose to start off with the moderately obscure mehrauli archaeological park, wedged between the mehrauligurgaon road, the qutub complex and the residential section of modern mehrauli. When you say old delhi, the image of shahajahanabad pops up and you want to head there for its paranthas and other delicacies.
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