Lal Qila (Red Fort)

Day: Monday to Sunday

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

About

Laal Qila, which is also called the Red Fort, is like an old and fancy castle in a place called Old Delhi in India. Imagine a big, strong castle made of red stones that look like a special kind of puzzle. This castle is very important and even got a special award

It’s right in the middle of a place with lots of busy streets, like a big market. People can easily go there by walking on the road or using buses and cars.

Inside this castle, there are amazing things to see. There are big walls that look like they’re guarding a secret place and huge doors that “creak” when they open. There are also pretty buildings with shiny decorations made of colorful rocks and beautiful tiles.

One of the doors is called the Lahori Gate, and it’s like the main entrance. Inside, there are special rooms where the kings used to talk to lots of people, and there’s even a colorful palace where a queen used to live.

Around the castle, there’s a garden that looks like a picture from a storybook. It has fountains that spray water and little streams where you can imagine sailing a paper boat.

Long ago, important things happened in this castle, like when a big leader said that the country could be free. Kings and queens used to live here, and they had parties and talked about important stuff.

Now, people from all around the world come to visit this castle. They look at the pretty things, hear stories, and sometimes watch colorful lights and sounds. 

Entry Fee (Subject to Change): Rs 35 for Indians, Rs 500 for foreigners