Red depicts blood and it really took blood of many warrior to create a monument like Red fort. The palace was the home of Shahjahan's New capital. The fort's name was inspired from the massive wall of red sandstone, which defines its eight sides and stretches upto two kilometers. The height of the park varies from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the country side.
Lucy Charlien, an avid explorer from Brazil, came to
Delhi in first half of year 2006 and this is what she had to say about Red Fort
, “ I think no tour itinerary can forget to put Red fort in its list. The monument is an exlusive piece of Indian history and is generally thronged by number of travellers all the year round.”
The walls of this palace is defined by a string courses and at the upper sections which open at two major gates - the Delhi and the Lahore Gates. The entrance of this fort is through the imposing Lahore Gate and as the name suggest faces Lahore, which is now in Pakistan. On the axis of the Lahore Gate, you have the famous Naqqar Khana ( " drum house").
On axis with the Lahore gate is the Naqqar Khana ("drum house"), the main gate for the palace, named for the musicians' gallery above it. Beyond this gate is another open space, which originally served as the courtyard of the Diwan-e-Am (general meeting). The Diwan-e-Khas, where the Emperor held private meetings is made of marble, and its centerpiece used to be the Peacock Throne, which was carried away to Iran by Nadir Shah in 1739.
The Hayat Baksh Bagh or the better known " Life Bestowing Garden" is intersected by two water channels of water in north of the fort. It has a pavilion which lies on the either end of the north south channel and the third lies on the centre of the pool where two channels meet.
As for tourists, Red fort in Delhi offers number of small and big monuments within the complex. Hammams or the Royal bath, the Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque which was created by the Auranjeb for his personal use and the Shahi Bhurj, Shahjahan private working area. Don't forget to include Red Fort on your Indian itinerary.
“ Since mine was a guided tour, I got an indepth knowledge about the place, especially its architecture. I was indeed impressed by it Made in Red sandstone, the monument speaks loud of the glory it had in yore days.” appended Lucy.
- Shop : This advice is not for woman but for man, as women generally find a way to spend. As for men, this place have tiny miny shops which offer good soveniers.
- Sound And Light Show :Don't forget to attend this. Every evening a sound and light show is held which facilitates Mughal history. The show is held both in Hindi and English. In Summer, Timings : Hindi 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and English 8 p.m. to 9 p.m, In Winters: Hindi 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and English 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A monument which belongs to Mughal era must have restored myriad moments from different phases of its life and it yields the same as you visit this edifice. It speaks to them who wants to hear... its long history and the twist and turns it has went through.
“ One cannot miss it, especially the sound and light show. As the show ends, you actually become a part of history which this monument has lived.” ended Lucy.
By Air : There are two airports, one is International Airport and Second is Domestic. Both of them connects this capital city with the world and other cities of India,
By Rail : Well connected with broad gauge rail network.
By Road : There are number of Highways which connect this city in and out.
Where to Stay : Delhi Hotels
