Purana Qila (Old Fort) Ticket Price 2025, Timings and Boating

Purana Qila is located on Mathura Road, New Delhi. It is one of the oldest forts of Delhi city and is considered the capital of the Pandavas of the epic Mahabharata. So it is also known as the Indraprastha Purana Qila. The entry gate of Old Fort is located near the entry gate of Delhi Zoo. It is one of the most visited historical monuments in Delhi. It is spread over a wide area, and outside the Purana Qila, visitors can enjoy boating. The fort is spread in a rectangular shape of around a two-kilometer circuit. Boating is Purana Qila is set to start after 9 long 9-year halt. The boating at Purana Qila is expected to start from September 1, 2025.

Purana Qila History

The current form of Purana Qila is believed to have been built by Sher Shah Suri, and it remained incomplete after the death of the Afghan King Sher Shah Suri in 1545. The big gate and walls of the fort were built by Humayun. It is also known as the capital of Pandavas, a village, Indrapat was located inside the fort walls until 1913. Humayun Tomb and Old Fort were the refugee camp sites at the time of partition in 1947. At the time of excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India found various potteries and objects were found, which are on display at the Archaeological Museum, Purana Qila.

Purana Qila Boating Price

A big lake and a park are located outside the old fort, and entry to the lake is from the Mathura roadside and from near the old fort ticket counter. The entry into the park is free, and boating visitors need to purchase a ticket. Boating has been paused since 2016, and trials for boating at Purana Qila will start from 30 June 2025. The boating at Old Fort is expected to start from 01 September 2025.

Old Fort Ticket Price 2025 and Timings

Purana Qila Timings are from Sunrise to sunset, and it is on all day. Opening times are at the time of sunrise, and it closes at sunset. The entry ticket for Purana Qila is 50 Rs. Foreigners need to pay premium charges. No charge for using a still camera inside the fort, and for video camera visitors need to pay additional charges. SAARC and BIMSTEC countries’ citizens need to pay an amount similar to Indian Nationals.

Visitors can book Old Fort tickets from the ASI website also in a discounted price. Charges for Indian Nationals are shared below.

Purana Qila Light and Sound Show

A sound and light show is also organized in the premises of the Old Fort after the sunset on day except Friday. Show name is Ishq e Dilli, Ishq E Dilli is a one-hour-long show that shows the love of various rulers, including Mughals and British Raj. Two shows are organized for this amazing show in Hindi and English. Ticket prices of this show is 100 Rs for Adults. Children 3 to 12 years, senior citizens, students, and the physically challenged need to pay 50 Rs for this amazing show.

Purana Qila Information

Visitors can park their vehicles at the Delhi Zoo parking, which is located just in front of the Old Fort. The nearest metro station is the Supreme Court Metro Station (Pragati Maidan) on the blue line. If you are planning to visit the fort in the summer season, please note that the weather in Delhi is very hot and humid in summer.

The best time to visit the fort is the rainy or winter season, or choose the evening time when the weather is pleasant. At least two to three hours are required to explore the fort and its areas. Inside the fort Archaeological Museum and garden are also located. A light and Sound show is also organised in Purana Qila every evening in Hindi and English. Delhi Zoo is must must-visit place which is located just in front of the fort gate. Other nearby tourist places are National Science Center and India Gate. It is a very good place for photographs as most of the fort and gardens are well-maintained. It is a hot spot for a pre-wedding photo shoot in Delhi.

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