Day Excursion to Feroz Shah Kotla - Delhi

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3 to 4 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit the 14th century Feroz Shah Kotla Fort that was built by the Sultan of Delhi, Feroz Shah Tughlaq. Walk through the ruins of the fort with your guide who will share with you the history and stories related to this heritage site. The fort contains an ancient mosque, Jami Masjid, that is used for offering prayers even today. It also has a circular stepwell that is still used to water the gardens in the fort.

Highlights:
• Ashokan pillar
• Circular stepwell
• Oldest surviving, active mosque in India

What's Included

2 bottles of water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point
New Delhi

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Feroz Shah Kotla that was situated in Firozabad, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. Explore the ruins of this historical fort with your guide. One of the surviving Ashokan pillars, that dates back to 273 B.C. is located on the grounds of the fort. Made of polished sandstone, the pillar has engravings in the ancient Brahmi script.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Jama Masjid

    Next visit the largest and oldest surviving mosque in India - Jama Masjid, that is still in use today. This mosque is a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture. It is made of quartzite and limestone. It is said that the founder of the Timurid Empire once visited the mosque to offer his prayers and was so impressed by the structure that he recreated the mosque in Samarkand.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo

    Lastly, see the Baoli or stepwell which is another impressive structure within the premises with an underground canal system and concealed apartments that served as a summer retreat for the royals to take baths. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted inside the mosque.
Supplied by SITA World Tours

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