Red Fort is one of the historic Forts It is located in Netaji Subash Marg near Chandani chowk the biggest wholesale and retail market. You can easily track the location on your Smartphones.
It was the palace of residence of the Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years. It hosts numerous museums. It was used as ceremonial, political center of the Mughal state. It was constructed in the year 1639, by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The fort is known as Red fort because of use of Red sandstone massive enclosing walls. The effort was built originally by Shah Jahan's favorite colour White and Red. The British authorities, later on, painted the Fort with Red all over because the white color was vanished due to negligence.
Timings of the Fort:
It remains opens all days between 9:30 am- 4:30 pm, except Monday.
How much total time you can spend?
You can spend 2 or 3 hours over there with family and friends.
What do you love to see in the Fort?
People whose interest is in Royal history, seekers of experience, and photo fanatics.
You get to see-
It is one of the world heritage sites in India and counted almost popular tourist destination in old Delhi.
The Red fort holds the Lahore gate (main gate), Delhi gate (the public gate), Nazr-a -Band (grounds the regal secret apartments), Moti Masjid, Hayat Baksh Bagh, Pavilions, water channels, and fountains.
Prime minister of India who stands and gives the speech to the nation on Independence Day uses the place today. Best time to visit is in the season of February- April, August- November. Other places connected with the fort can be visited in along with Red fort namely, JAMA masjid, Anambra, Salimgarh Fort, Isa Khan’s Tomb and Safdarjung Tomb.