Day Excursion to Feroz Shah Kotla - Delhi

New Delhi , India

Day Excursion to Feroz Shah Kotla - Delhi

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3m - 4m

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About this experience

Visit the 14th century Feroz Shah Kotla Fort that was built by the Sultan of Delhi, Feroz Shah Tughlaq. Walk through the ruins of the fort with your guide who will share with you the history and stories related to this heritage site. The fort contains an ancient mosque, Jami Masjid, that is used for offering prayers even today. It also has a circular stepwell that is still used to water the gardens in the fort.

Highlights:
• Ashokan pillar
• Circular stepwell
• Oldest surviving, active mosque in India

Available options

1-8 Traveler

Pickup included

What's included

2 bottles of water per person

Local English speaking guide

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Feroz Shah Kotla that was situated in Firozabad, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. Explore the ruins of this historical fort with your guide.

One of the surviving Ashokan pillars, that dates back to 273 B.C. is located on the grounds of the fort. Made of polished sandstone, the pillar has engravings in the ancient Brahmi script.

Stop 2

Next visit the largest and oldest surviving mosque in India - Jama Masjid, that is still in use today. This mosque is a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture. It is made of quartzite and limestone. It is said that the founder of the Timurid Empire once visited the mosque to offer his prayers and was so impressed by the structure that he recreated the mosque in Samarkand.

Lastly, see the Baoli or stepwell which is another impressive structure within the premises with an underground canal system and concealed apartments that served as a summer retreat for the royals to take baths.

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.

What's not included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted inside the mosque.

A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are advisable.

Not recommended for participants with back problems or other serious medical conditions.

Not recommended for pregnant women.

Not wheelchair accessible.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

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