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South Delhi & Mehrauli Heritage Corridor

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South Delhi & Mehrauli Heritage Corridor

Delhi · 6 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in South Delhi & Mehrauli Heritage Corridor

Alai Darwaza Southern Gateway (1311 CE) Hidden Gem
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Alai Darwaza Southern Gateway (1311 CE)

Inside Qutub Complex, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Constructed in 1311 CE by Sultan Alauddin Khalji as the southern entrance to the enlarged Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza is the earliest surviving building in India showcasing true Islamic architectural principles—including the true pointed horseshoe arch and a hemispherical dome. Its red-sandstone facade is adorned with intricate white-marble inlays and carved stone lattice screens.

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Hauz Khas Complex & Water Reservoir
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Hauz Khas Complex & Water Reservoir

Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, New Delhi 110016

Originally excavated by Sultan Alauddin Khalji as Hauz-i-Alai in 1295 CE to supply water to the citadel of Siri, the complex was desilted and expanded in 1352 by Firoz Shah Tughlaq with a stone-vaulted Islamic seminary (Madrasa) and his own tomb. Overlooking a scenic lake fringed by weeping willows and a lush deer park, it is a favored sunset and cultural hotspot.

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Iron Pillar of Delhi (4th Century CE)
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Iron Pillar of Delhi (4th Century CE)

Inside Qutub Complex, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Standing in the central courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque inside the Qutub complex, this 7.2-meter tall forge-welded iron pillar was erected in the 4th century CE during the reign of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya. Renowned worldwide by metallurgists, its passive protective oxide layer has kept the high-phosphorus wrought iron completely rust-free despite exposure to monsoon rains for 1,600 years.

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Jamali Kamali Mosque & Tomb (1528 CE) Hidden Gem
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Jamali Kamali Mosque & Tomb (1528 CE)

Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Ladha Sarai, New Delhi 110030

Located within the 200-acre Mehrauli Archaeological Park, this peaceful pre-Mughal red-sandstone mosque and tomb complex dates to 1528–1536 CE. Built for the revered Sufi saint and poet Shaikh Fazlu'llah (Jamali) and his companion Kamali, the tomb chamber is celebrated for its ceiling adorned with lapis lazuli inlays, vibrant glazed tiles, and inscribed Persian verses.

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Qutub Minar UNESCO Victory Tower
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Qutub Minar UNESCO Victory Tower

Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Commissioned in 1199 CE by Qutb-ud-din Aibak to mark the founding of the Delhi Sultanate and completed by Sultan Iltutmish, Qutub Minar is a towering 72.5-meter five-story minaret tapering from a 14.3-meter base diameter to 2.7 meters at the peak. Its red and buff sandstone facade is decorated with elaborate Arabic epigraphy and delicate projecting corbelled balconies.

₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for Foreigners View Spot →
Rajon Ki Baoli Stepwell (1506 CE) Hidden Gem
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Rajon Ki Baoli Stepwell (1506 CE)

Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Hidden deep inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park forest, Rajon Ki Baoli is arguably Delhi's most architecturally picturesque stepwell. Commissioned in 1506 CE by nobleman Daulat Khan during the reign of Sikandar Lodi for use by masons (raaj), it features four descending subterranean tiers of arched pillared arcades, ornate plaster medallions, and an adjoining open-air mosque.

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