Sight Address : Iron Pillar, Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi. 110030 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Iron pillar weighing over 6 tonnes, more than 7 metres tall is constructed in a single forge and is erected on top of the Vishnupada hill (somewhere in modern central India) with sanskrit inscriptions on it in the brahmi script about the great Gupta ruler Chandragupta Vikramaditya. Later the founder of Delhi, Tomar king Anangapala brings it to Delhi and installs it in its current place (See above pic). The Mughal emperor Akbar makes every effort to have the inscriptions read, but at that time nobody knows about the script in which the inscriptions have been written, so the effort fails.
Iron Pillar in Delhi
HistoryEdit
Iron Pillar history is said to be as legendary as the capital city history. The complex in which this pillar is standing has Qutab Minar on its right side. There is a huge study going on this pillar for its composition as it has stand all the seasons of 1600 years and haven’t got corrosion which symbolises the great technique and capability of the blacksmiths of that time period.The blacksmith put hard wrought iron in such a form that it remained standing for a long period of time without any damage on its outer shell. The iron pillar was initially stood in a Jain Mandir which 27 other pillar but Qutb-ud-din Aybak destroyed the other pillar and shifted this pillar to Qutab complex.About Iron Pillar there are many myths which tell that this was erected first in the year 32912 BC where was some concluding this to be 375-413 AD. The height of the pillar from top to the bottom is about 7.21m and its bell pattern is about 3ft and 6inches. The base of this grid is soldered with lead which provided this pillar a firm standing place on the dressed stone pavement. The lower diameter of this pillar is about 16.5inches whereas as the upper is about 12inches.The iron pillar of Delhi is located in Qutab Minar complex and weights near six to seven tons. The height of this iron pillar is about 7meters and the composition of this pillar is considered to be made up of 99% pure wrought iron. The pillar is standing without any protection from raining or sunlight for the last 1600 years.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM To 6.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning,Afternoon & Evening
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
N.A.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10,
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 250
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Qba ; E 42/43, Inner Circle, Connaught Place New Delhi, DL 110001 ; Ph/M – 011 4151 2888 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road the taxi service is available for this destination. Call 40406060 to get cab at any place and to anywhere in Delhi.Price will be – Indica Vista (New) 10.00 Rs/ km, Indigo cs /Swift Dezire (New) 12 Rs/Km, Tavera (New) 13 Rs / km, Xylo (New) 13 Rs / km, Innova (New) 13 Rs / km, XUV-500 (New) 16.00 Rs/km, BMW (New) 80.00 Rs/km, Audi (New) 90.00 Rs/km, Honda City (New) 30.00 Rs/km, Tempo Traveller (New) 17.00 Rs/km, Corola (New) 30.00 Rs/km Honda-crv (New) 40.0Rs/km, Mercedes (New) 90.00 Rs/km.
Bus : Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this sight, which is located in North Delhi.
Train : For foreigners, it’s easiest to make ticket bookings at the helpful International Tourist Bureau 23405156; 1st floor, New Delhi train station; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun). Do not believe anyone – including porters – who tells you it has shifted,closed or burnt down and don’t let anyone stop you from going to the 1st floor of the main building for bookings. When making reservations here, if you are paying in rupees you may have to provide back-up money exchange certificates (or ATM receipts), so take these with you just in case.
Air : International and domestic flights all leave from and arrive at the airport’s gleaming new Terminal For flight inquiries, call the international airport (0124-3376000; www.newdelhi airport.in). At the new Terminal 3 there are 14‘nap & go’ rooms with wi-fi, a desk, TV and bed (₹315/hr). For comprehensive details of domestic air routes, see Excel’s Timetable of Air Services Within India (₹55), available at news stands When making reservations request the most direct (quickest) route. Note that airline prices fluctuate and website bookings with some carriers can be markedly cheaper.
Jagson Airlines (23721593 Vandana Bldg, 11 Tolstoy Marg)
Kingfisher Airlines (23730238; 42N-Block, Connaught Place).
Others : METRO The new high-speed metro line is the best way to get to/from the airport, and runs between New Delhi train station and Dwarka Sector 21, via Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan NH8 (Mahipalpur station) and Indira Gandhi International station (Terminal 3). Trains operate every 10 minutes from 5am to 1am. Cycle-rickshaws are still in use in parts of Old Delhi, though they have been banned in Chandni Chowk to reduce congestion. Let’s hope they’re not banned in other areas, as they’re the best way to get around Old Delhi – the drivers are wizards at weaving through the crowds. Tips are appreciated for this gruelling work.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry a bottle of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money and keep daily cash in separate pockets.
HelplineEdit
Fire – 101
Ambulance – 102
Child Helpline – 1098
Women Helpline Number : 1091
Accident & Trauma Service – 1099
Police Control Room Number : 100
Tourist City Information Service – 1286
