Old Fort

Mathura Rd, Near Delhi Zoo, New Delhi, Delhi- 110003

One does not have to go far to see the old fort or Purana Quila standing stoically amidst wild greenery. Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers. Standing stoically amidst the wild greenery of the city, it hosts a perfect historic background for the movies.

The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for t...

One does not have to go far to see the old fort or Purana Quila standing stoically amidst wild greenery. Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers. Standing stoically amidst the wild greenery of the city, it hosts a perfect historic background for the movies.

The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for the new capital, Dinpanah.

The famous Old Fort lake has also recently undergone renovation and has many new facilities for the tourists.

Contact Person

Sh. N.K Pathak Superintending Archaeologist Delhi Circle, Delhi- Mini Circle Rajendra Dehuri Superintending Archaeologist
Archaeological Survey of India

011‐24654832

circledel.asi@gmail.com

www.asidelhicircle.co.in/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport (15 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - New Delhi Railway Station (5.2 Km away)

Climate

Min. +5 Degree Celcius

Max. +45 Degree Celcius

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