Heritage Walk to Qutb Complex
This walk takes us around the World Heritage Site of the Qutb. Qutb Minar is one of the best known landmarks of Delhi but there is much more to the site. The first capital cities of Delhi started here & the complex includes the 1600 years old Iron Pillar which has withstood rusting over centuries, the intricately decorated tomb of Iltutmish, the madrasa built by Delhi Sultans, British follies & the famous Quwwat ul Islam Mosque made from remains of Hindu and Jain temples.
• The Qutb Complex is in Mehrauli, South Delhi. The nearest metro station is Saket or Qutb Minar, both on yellow line, from where bus/auto will take you to Qutb Complex, about 1.5 kms away.
• Those using a car & approaching from Aurobindo Marg, drive towards Adhchini and the traffic light where this road meets Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road. There is a petrol pump on your left & TB Hospital on the right. Keep going straight & Qutb Complex is a few meters ahead. The ticket counter and parking will be on your left.
• Those approaching from Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road/Andheria More, drive past Ahimsa Sthal (huge statue of Mahavir at a height) , till Lado Sarai, which will be on your right. Take left for Qutb Complex. The ticket counter will be on your right.
• Those approaching from Mehrauli Badarpur Road, drive towards Saket metro station & Lado Sarai. There is a t-point where this road meets Mehrauli –Gurgaon road. Turn right, there is a mosque on your left. Turn immediately left from here. The meeting point is a few steps away on the right.