Red Fort
Place · Red Fort
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'.
- 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.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
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
Best time to go
Long queues on weekends, holidays and around national days.
Queue rule: switch if the queue passes 30 min; come back when under 10.
By weekday: quietest Mon, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 09:30–16:30 (typical, check)
- Closed
- Mon
- Last entry
- Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 09:30–16:30 with last entry earlier; confirm on the ASI site.
- Note
- 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.
- Hours note
- Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 09:30–16:30 with last entry earlier; confirm on the ASI site.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febheavy
- Marbusy
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Augbusy
- Sepbusy
- Octheavy
- Novheavy
- Decpacked
Quietest May–Jul · busiest Dec.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekend, school and season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Metro to the fort station, then a short walk or rickshaw
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- fort: steps between courts
- Shoes
- Shoes on; comfortable soles.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Steps between courts; some ramps.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- PartialWheelchair · Main axis is level; several halls have steps (check).
- PartialStroller · Usable on the main paths; steps at halls.
Sensory load
- Sensory load4/5 High
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Clothing that meets the dress rule · Relaxed; comfortable shoes for the courts.
- Footwear that suits the rule · Shoes on; comfortable soles.
- A small bag · Airport-style screening at the Lahori Gate; large bags, food and tripods are refused; bring ID (check).
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Relaxed; comfortable shoes for the courts.
- Airport-style screening at the Lahori Gate; large bags, food and tripods are refused; bring ID (check).
- Allowed outside and in most halls; tripods and drones are not.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Inner lawn shade and the museum verandah
- crowd: Walk Chandni Chowk instead
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Inner lawn shade (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Security screening at the gate; large bags and tripods are refused.
- Buy tickets at the official counter only.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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Tickets, prices and entry
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. |
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (120 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
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.
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)
Combine with
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
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Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
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
Photos
Photos
Red Fort Photo: Syed Sajidul Islam, CC BY-SA 4.0
Red Fort Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Red Fort Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialArchaeological Survey of India (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Delhi
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.