Place · Red Fort
Red Fortलाल क़िला
Go at opening on a day it is open; it is closed one day a week; allow two hours; do not follow strangers offering 'a shortcut'.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 90–120 min
- p95 180 min
- Price
- about ₹600 (≈ US$7)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- 09:30–16:309:30 AM–4:30 PM
- typical, check · closed Mon
- Best time
- at opening
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Red Fort: forbidden
- Getting there
- Metro to the fort station, then a short walk or rickshaw
- Mughal fort, completed 1648
- UNESCO World Heritage (2007)
- Closed Mondays
- Go at opening
- Crowded at peak
- Queue: switch at 30 min
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- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
- Delhi and NCR ↗November smog and May–June heat both cut a day's walking: plan the outdoor sights first thing.
- Delhi ↗Old Delhi lanes and station forecourts are crowded and uneven: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Delhi ↗Ignore anyone who says your hotel, the station ticket office or the road is closed; use the official counter or your app.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 09:30–16:30 · closed MonUsually 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · closed Mon
Last entry: Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 09:30–16:30 with last entry earlier; confirm on the ASI site.Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 9:30 AM–4:30 PM with last entry earlier; confirm on the ASI site.
- Crowds
Go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about ₹600 (≈ US$7) (2026 estimate)
free for young children (check)
- Time to spend
- 90–120 min · up to 180 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
Opening hours and the weekly closing day are set by the Archaeological Survey of India and can change on national days; not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Dress code
- Relaxed; comfortable shoes for the courts.
- Bags & lockers
- Airport-style screening at the Lahori Gate; large bags, food and tripods are refused; bring ID (check).
- Photos
- Allowed outside and in most halls; tripods and drones are not.
- What's closed
- MondayClosed to visitors; plan Old Delhi lanes and the mosque instead.
- 15 AugustIndependence Day flag ceremony; area closed to the public.
- 26 January and national eventscheckWider road closures in Old Delhi; check the day before.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, foreign visitor | about ₹600 (≈ US$7) (2026 estimate) | Indian visitors pay a fraction; buy at the official counter or the ASI site (check). |
| Museums inside the fort | some included, some separate (check) | Ask at the counter which are open. |
| Audio guide | about ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check) | Optional; the counter or an official kiosk. |
| Evening sound-and-light show | about ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) (check) | Not always running; check the season. |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Metro to the fort station, then a short walk or rickshaw
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- fort: steps between courts
- Shoes
- Shoes on; comfortable soles.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Long queues on weekends, holidays and around national days.
- Sensory load
- 4/5
- Exposure
- high
- Queue rule
- Switch if the queue passes 30 min; come back when under 10.
Bailouts
heat
Inner lawn shade and the museum verandah
crowd
Walk Chandni Chowk instead
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Inner lawn shade (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlySteps between courts; some ramps.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyMain axis is level; several halls have steps (check).
- Stroller: partly · partlyUsable on the main paths; steps at halls.
Long level walks on paving; a few steps up to halls; the museum floors vary.
Combine with
- 8 minLal Qila metro station
- 15 minChandni Chowk and Paranthe Wali Gali · eat
- 20 minJama Masjid — Or a short rickshaw ride.
Walk the Red Fort area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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Red lines
- Security screening at the gate; large bags and tripods are refused.
- Buy tickets at the official counter only.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- behaviour
- Keep off closed platforms; no smoking.
With kids
- with kids
- Lawns to run on, but long sun-baked walks: go at opening.
- child price
- free for young children (check)
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
When is the Red Fort closed?
On Mondays, and on some national days. Check the ASI notice for your date.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
About two hours: the Lahori Gate bazaar, the Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-Khas and the palace pavilions.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Can I bring a bag?
A small bag, yes; large bags, tripods and food are refused at the gate.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialArchaeological Survey of India (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Delhi