Discover the 14th century Feroz Shah Kotla Fort in Delhi, built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq. Explore ruins, an ancient mosque, and a circular stepwell at this historic site.
Discover the 14th century Feroz Shah Kotla Fort in Delhi, built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq. Explore ruins, an ancient mosque, and a circular stepwell at this historic site.
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Feroz Shah Kotla - Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel and a drive to Feroz Shah Kotla, located in Firozabad, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate during the 14th century. Accompanied by your guide, delve into the remnants of this historic fort.
On the fort’s grounds stands one of the remaining Ashokan pillars, dating back to 273…
- Feroz Shah Kotla - Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel and a drive to Feroz Shah Kotla, located in Firozabad, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate during the 14th century. Accompanied by your guide, delve into the remnants of this historic fort.
On the fort’s grounds stands one of the remaining Ashokan pillars, dating back to 273 B.C. This pillar, crafted from polished sandstone, features inscriptions in the ancient Brahmi script.
- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Proceed to visit Jama Masjid, the largest and oldest mosque still in use in India. This mosque is a magnificent example of Tughlaq architecture, constructed from quartzite and limestone. It is believed that the founder of the Timurid Empire once visited this mosque to pray and was so captivated by its design that he replicated it in Samarkand.
- Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo - Conclude your tour with a visit to the Baoli or stepwell, another remarkable structure featuring an underground canal system and hidden apartments, which served as a summer retreat for the royals to enjoy baths.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.
- 2 bottles of water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 2 bottles of water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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…
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
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
