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Qutub Minar

Soaring 73 meters, Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Delhi's rich history.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

October to March

Languages

Hindi · English

Coordinates

28.524°, 77.184°

Latest news

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Tourist footfall in Delhi: Qutub Minar remains biggest magnet for foreigners, Humayun’s Tomb all-rounder; Red Fort among most visited monuments
EaseMyTrip, ASI launch 'Savee Cafeteria' at Qutub Minar premises

Key facts

1Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world
2It is made of red sandstone and marble
3The minar is surrounded by several historically significant monuments

Timeline

1193: Begun by Qutub-ud-din Aibak
1220: Completed by his successor, Iltutmish
1368-1388: Repaired and heightened by Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Where to stay

Famous restaurants

🌅 Morning2

☀️ Afternoon2

🌙 Evening2

$ · South Indian · Idli · Dosa⭐ 4.2

Saravana Bhavan

Famous for its South Indian breakfast, especially idli and dosa.

Mehrauli, New Delhi

☎ +91 11 2664 1299

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$ · Indian · Paratha⭐ 4.1

Paranthe Wali Gali

Iconic street food joint known for its variety of parathas.

Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$ · Indian · Kebabs⭐ 4.3

Tunday Kababi

Famous for its kebabs, especially the Galouti kebab.

Nizamuddin, New Delhi

☎ +91 11 2435 5722

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$$$ · Multi-cuisine · Indian · Continental⭐ 4.5

Gymkhana Club

Historic club known for its fine dining and colonial ambiance.

Connaught Place, New Delhi

☎ +91 11 2341 2222

🔔 Members and guests only

$$ · Indian · Mughlai⭐ 4.4

Darbar Restaurant

Famous for its Mughlai cuisine and royal ambiance.

CP, New Delhi

☎ +91 11 2341 2105

🔔 Recommended

$$ · Indian · Punjabi⭐ 4.1

Punjabi By Nature

Popular for its Punjabi cuisine and lively atmosphere.

Saket, New Delhi

☎ +91 11 4160 1111

🔔 Recommended