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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
Timings7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (sources vary slightly, some cite 6 AM-6 PM)
Entry feeIndians: ~Rs 35; foreigners: ~Rs 550
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreSouth Delhi (Mehrauli)
LocationDelhi, Delhi
Know before you go
About Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar, begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by his successor Iltutmish, is a 72.5-metre red sandstone and marble minaret covered in intricate carvings and Arabic calligraphy. The surrounding Qutub Complex includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and the corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar. Climbing inside is not permitted.
Getting there
How to Reach Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar metro station (Yellow Line) is a short auto ride away.
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