Qutab Minar is a historic monument complex in Delhi, with a towering minar, a mosque, tombs and other notable structures. From Jasola, you can plan a visit by metro or car; the complex is about 10.6 km from H.C GRAND, a hotel in Jasola.
- Location: Delhi; the complex is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- Metro: Qutab Minar station is on the Yellow Line.
- Opening pattern: Check the official site before you go.
- Tickets: Confirm the current ticket price before setting out.
What is included in the Qutab Minar complex?
The Qutb Minar and its Monuments complex brings together several major historic structures, and UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage List in 1993 under criterion (iv). The ASI manages the site.
Qutb Minar is 72.5 metres high, narrowing from 14.32 metres at its base to 2.75 metres at its top. Built between 1199 and 1503, it is associated with rulers including Qutb ud din Aibak and Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish.
Beyond the minar, the complex includes the Quwwatu’l-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, Iltutmish’s tomb, the Iron Pillar and the unfinished Alai Minar. The mosque is the oldest in northern India. Alai Darwaza was built in 1311.
How do you get from Jasola to Qutab Minar?
Qutab Minar station is on the Yellow Line, but check the route from your starting station with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) journey planner before travelling. The DMRC also provides a fare calculator.
The journey depends on where you board in Jasola, so use your nearest station as the starting point in the planner. From there, follow the live route and transfer instructions shown for Qutab Minar station.
For a broader look at local connections, getting around Jasola and South Delhi by metro and road covers transport in the area.
Which structures should you look for?
Start with Qutb Minar, then take in the surrounding monuments as part of the same complex. Its height and changing diameter are defining features, while the nearby structures give the site a wider architectural and historical context.
Alai Minar is unfinished: its first storey stands 25 metres high, and the plan called for a tower twice the scale of Qutb Minar. Alai Darwaza, completed in 1311, and Iltutmish’s tomb are among the other structures to notice, alongside the Iron Pillar and the mosque.
What are the entry times, tickets and site rules?
Check the official site before you go and confirm the latest details with the ASI or the relevant government authority.
Opening hours are sunrise to sunset or 8:00 p.m., with seasonal variation in the sunset closing time. For citizens of India, tickets cost ₹30 to ₹50 per head; for other visitors, they cost ₹500 to ₹600. Online tickets cost ₹35 and ₹550, and children up to 15 years enter free.
Cash and online payment are both accepted. Confirm payment and entry arrangements before your visit rather than relying on an older price listing.
Enter ticketed monuments with a valid ticket, use designated paths and avoid restricted or cordoned-off areas. Do not carry food, chewing gum or beverages other than water into protected monuments. Follow the site’s filming and videography rules, avoid photography in restricted areas marked for sensitive artworks or artifacts, and keep noise down in areas used for customary practices.
FAQs
Is Qutab Minar a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. The Qutb Minar and its Monuments complex was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993 under criterion (iv).
Which metro line serves Qutab Minar station?
Qutab Minar station is on the Yellow Line. Use the DMRC journey planner to check your route and fare from Jasola.
Are children admitted free?
Children up to 15 years enter free. Confirm the current terms before travelling.
What should visitors avoid carrying inside?
Do not carry food, chewing gum or beverages other than water into protected monuments. Visitors should also follow the site’s filming and photography rules.