Qutub Minar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site — a 73-metre minaret begun in 1193, still Delhi's tallest brick monument.
Eight centuries, and still standing.
Qutub Minar was begun in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak to mark the start of Muslim rule in Delhi, and construction continued across several rulers over the following centuries — you can see the shift in style as the tower rises. At its base sits the Iron Pillar of Delhi, a metallurgical curiosity that has resisted rust for over 1,600 years, still not fully explained by modern metallurgy.
The wider complex includes ruined mosques and tombs, making it one of the more atmospheric heritage sites in the city to wander through slowly.
Best time & getting here.
Best Time to Visit
October–March, and earlier in the day to avoid both heat and crowds.
Getting Here
South Delhi, on the Yellow Line — Qutub Minar metro station is a short walk from the entrance.
Activities
Monument and ruins walk, the Iron Pillar, and the surrounding Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Good To Know
Entry is ticketed, and the site closes by early evening — worth checking current hours before planning your visit around it.