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[2025 New Delhi Attraction] Travel Guide for Qutab Minar (Updated Apr)

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Qutub Minar is located in the village of Meteuri on the outskirts of Delhi. It is one of the most beautiful stone towers in the world and is listed on the World Cultural Heritage List. The tower is divided into five floors, each with protruding balconies, and the exterior consists of alternating triangular and circular folds. The first three floors are made of red sandstone, and the fourth and fifth floors are made of marble and sandstone. The interior of the tower has beautiful murals and calligraphy works, engraved with verses selected from the Koran, which is a testimony to the development and growth of Islam in India. After centuries of wind and rain, the tower has already tilted to a certain extent. The site area also includes ancient tombs, Islamic university, Islamic power mosque, famous iron pillars and the Areminar tower, which were damaged to varying degrees by the earthquake. It is more suitable to visit the ancient pagoda in the afternoon, when the light is very good for taking pictures. There are parrots flying over the tower from time to time, squirrels and pigeons slowly pacing in the square of the site, and the locals sit on the grass to take a nap. There is also a cultural festival held here from November to December every year, when you will have the opportunity to see live performances by Indian artists.
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Qutab Minar Address:

Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

Qutab Minar Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Qutab Minar Phone:

+91-11-2469-8431
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