Qutub Minar

1 dayBest: Oct–MarHeritage#UNESCO#tower#iron pillar

UNESCO victory tower of 1193

Why this weekend?

73m minaretIron pillarQuwwat-ul-Islam mosque

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The tower complex
- Qutub Minar
- Iron pillar
- Mosque ruins
- Alai Minar
- Return

Geography & terrain

Qutub Minar lies in the South Delhi district of Delhi, 10 km from Connaught Place and 20 km from New Delhi station — the UNESCO tower of the region, its 73-m minaret, the iron pillar and the mosque ruins set on the Mehrauli ridge.

History & culture

The complex's story runs with the 1193 Delhi Sultanate era — the tower of the 1193 founding and the 73-m minaret of the Qutub-ud-din Aibak, with the complex's modern role as the heritage stop of the Delhi circuit and the home of the 1193-era mosque and the 4th-century iron pillar and the 1993 UNESCO listing; the complex's history of the 1368 Tughlaq repairs and the Alai Minar's stump and the Mehrauli pillar, gives Qutub its tower character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

UNESCO towers
Iron pillars
Mosque ruins
Minaret walks
Heritage lawns

Eat & drink

Butter chicken
Chole bhature
Chandni Chowk parathas
Old Delhi kebabs
Dariyaganj jalebi

Getting there

Fly: Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Train: New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin
Road from —: Metro + roads cover the city
Getting around: Metro network, app taxis, autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the complex's calm
The evenings hold the best light
Pairs with Hauz Khas for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Qutub Minar?

The UNESCO tower of the Delhi.

What is there to do?

The tower, the pillar and the ruins.

How long is the visit?

A full day.