{"id":553,"date":"2025-07-11T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T06:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/?p=553"},"modified":"2025-07-11T06:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T06:00:06","slug":"qutub-minar-timing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/","title":{"rendered":"Qutub Minar Timing: A Complete Guide for Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning a visit to one of Delhi\u2019s most celebrated historical sites, then this article is your quick and helpful guide to learning more about Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts tourists from all over the world. We\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know before you go\u2014<strong>Qutub Minar timing<\/strong>, nearest metro station, ticket details, best time to visit, and other useful tips to make your trip smooth and entertaining. Whether history seems interesting to you or you like knowing about places, this guide will help you experience Qutub Minar with ease and excitement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Entry Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#How_to_Reach_Qutub_Minar\" >How to Reach Qutub Minar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#When_and_why_was_the_Qutub_Minar_built\" >When and why was the Qutub Minar built?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#History\" >History\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#Height_and_Design\" >Height and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#Famous_Landmarks_Near_Qutub_Minar\" >Famous Landmarks Near Qutub Minar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-timing\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Qutub_Minar_Timing\"><\/span>\u00a0Qutub Minar Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Qutub-Minar-Timing-1024x614.webp\" alt=\"Qutub Minar Timing\" class=\"wp-image-555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Qutub-Minar-Timing-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Qutub-Minar-Timing-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Qutub-Minar-Timing-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Qutub-Minar-Timing.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qutub Minar Timing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening time: <\/strong>7:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing time: <\/strong>5:00 PM\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening weekdays: <\/strong>Open seven days a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tickets_and_Entry_Fees\"><\/span>Tickets and Entry Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your entry will be allowed inside the Qutub Minar after purchasing a ticket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indian citizens: <\/strong>If you make an <strong>online payment<\/strong>, then you need to pay<strong> \u20b935 per person. <\/strong>For <strong>offline payment<\/strong>, you need to pay <strong>\u20b940 per person.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign tourists: \u20b9550 per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children(below 15 years): 0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Still camera(non-commercial use): \u20b925<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video camera(non-commercial use):\u20b925<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid long queues, you can book tickets online on &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ASI website\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BookMyShow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PayInsider<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Qutub_Minar\"><\/span>How to Reach Qutub Minar\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to get to Qutub Minar is by taking the Metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qutub Minar via Metro Station: <\/strong>The monument is best accessed through the closest Qutub Minar metro station. From there, the monument is just at a distance of around 1.5 km. So, you can take an auto or a short walk from the metro station to cover the distance, and you\u2019ll reach your destination.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Bus: <\/strong>Direct DTC buses are approximately 2.8 km away from the monument. From there, you can take an auto-rickshaw to get there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By four-wheelers:<\/strong> Your conveyance or Uber cabs will drop you off at your destination. You can take the help of Google Maps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_and_why_was_the_Qutub_Minar_built\"><\/span>When and why was the Qutub Minar built?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1193 AD, Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak. He established the Delhi Sultanate. The structure was constructed to honor the beginning of the Muslim rule in Delhi by defeating the last Hindu kingdom. The minaret was built to allow the muezzin from the nearby mosque, Quwwat-ul-Islam, to offer prayers. In the current times, the seminar stands as a symbol of Delhi\u2019s rich history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History\"><\/span>History\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is one of those places that effortlessly capture the beauty of Delhi\u2019s history. The minaret was built in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak. It was completed around 1368 AD(final touches by Firoz Shah Tughlaq). He only completed the first level of the structure. His successor, Iltumish, added more stories to the structure. Later, more repairs were done by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. The monument is constructed using red sandstone and marble. It was a combined contribution of all three rulers, making it the marvel that it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Height_and_Design\"><\/span>Height and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The height of the Qutub Minar is 73 meters (239.5 ft), which makes it one of the tallest brick minarets in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has a total of five stories with a projecting balcony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first three levels are made up of sandstone, while the other two are made of marble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The structure has a total of 379 steps (although the entry is prohibited due to safety concerns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are carvings on the minaret in Arabic and Nagari characters, with verses of the Quran and decorative motifs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beautiful Qutub Minar is filled with elegant carvings. It stands as a symbol of Indo-Islamic architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Landmarks_Near_Qutub_Minar\"><\/span>Famous Landmarks Near Qutub Minar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mehrauli Archaeological Park (approx 500 meters)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a historical site with old tombs, mosques, step wells, and ruins from different eras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iron Pillar of Delhi(inside Qutub Minar Complex)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a 7-meter-tall ancient pillar that is known for its rust-resistant metal inscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque(inside Qutub Minar complex)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the first mosque built in Delhi, showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alai Darwaza(inside Qutub Minar Complex)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a beautifully built gateway made with red sandstone and white marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jamali Kamali Mosque and tomb(approx 1 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a monument with stunning architecture but is less known to people. It is present within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zafar Mahal(approx 1.2 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a Mughal-era palace located in the heart of Mehrauli village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Garden of Five senses(approx 3.5 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A garden located near Saket Metro Station, perfect for relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sanskriti Kendra Museum(approx 5 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum has cultural Indian art and craft, and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting Qutub Minar is like stepping into a chapter of India\u2019s glorious past. From knowing the exact Qutub Minar timing to finding the nearest famous landmarks for learning more, I have tried to give you all the information you need to know about the Qutub Minar. With clear directions, practical tips, and visitor-friendly insights, you\u2019re now ready to plan your trip with ease. Whether you\u2019re going solo, with friends, or with family, Qutub Minar offers a fun and memorable experience for all. Make sure to check timings in advance and all other things you need to know for a hassle-free and fun trip to the stunning minaret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also read about: <a href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/prashant-kirad-age\/\">Prashant Kirad Age: Biography, Height, Career, Net Worth &amp; More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning a visit to one of Delhi\u2019s most celebrated historical sites, then this article is your quick [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-places-to-visit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=553"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":556,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553\/revisions\/556"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}