The Hauz Khas fort was built in the fourteenth century by Sultan Alauddin Khilji, the Hauz Khas Fort complex houses a mosque, a madrasa, Feroz Shah's tomb, and of course, Hauz Khas or Royal Tank. The fort has a number of octagonal and square chhatris over the tombs in the front garden, and the pathway leads along to the inner chambers where almost all the stone walls and metal doors are still intact. You'll even find old inscriptions on the southern entrance to Feroz Shah's tomb, which was repaired in 1508 by Sikander Lodi.
We’ve been crushing on this picturesque spot for years, and we still maintain that Hauz Khas Fort is the one spot we’ll never get enough of. It has absolutely gorgeous views of the lake. We highly recommend catching the sunset from here. Plus, the verdant environs and the aesthetic ruins of the fort itself make it an amazing spot to take in the beauty of nature in all its glory. If you're lucky, you’ll catch musicians having an impromptu jam session, people silently reading in the corners when the weather is pleasant, photo shoots taking place (it’s a popular choice for pre-wedding shoots) at the fort, and almost always you'll find couples in quiet corners of the fort.
Entry Price: INR 25 for Indian visitors and INR 300 for foreign visitors.
Timings: Open from 8 AM to 7 PM, it's closed on Mondays and Wednesdays; the best time to visit is during sunset or sunrise because of how magical the place looks.
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas metro station on the yellow line and IIT Metro Station on the magenta line.
