Red Fort

Top 1% of attractions in New Delhi
9/10

12 expert reviews

“Converted into a barracks by the British, this massive fort is a sandstone carcass of its former self, but it still conjures a picture of the splendour of Mughal Delhi.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"Named for its red-sandstone walls, the Red Fort, near the Yamuna River in Old Delhi, is the greatest of Delhi's palace cities." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The greatest of Delhi's Mughal palace-cities, the Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century and was home to about 3,000 people in its heyday."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built by Shah Jahan, the most prolific architect and builder of the Mughal empire, Lal Qila must have been a very modern departure from labyrinthine Agra Fort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Pass through the Lahore gate and continue down the Chatta Chowk, once the royal harem's shopping district and now a bazaar." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1648 for the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan, the fort is a microcosm of politics, economy and life during the Mughal era." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Buy tickets and rent audioguides here for the Red Fort." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Built in 1638 by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the "forbidden city" of Old Delhi, encircled by red sandstone walls, housed the emperor's government and palaces." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, this sprawling 17th-century fort complex gets its name from the massive red sandstone walls (more than a mile and a half long in total) that surround it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, this sprawling 17th-century fort complex gets its name from the massive red sandstone walls (more than a mile and a half long in total) that surround it" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Delhi's famous Red Fort is a celebration of Mughali architecture."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
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Visit the Red Fort from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. any day except Monday.



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