Revisiting History: Qutab Minar Delhi
Hello Everyone,
Today I am going to share my travel experience to one of the most popular Historical Monument of Delhi “Qutab Minar”. Originally, we ( office Girlz Gang 😉 ) planned for ”Kingdom of Dreams” but guys their Zangoora show charges have skyrocketed. Almost,1500 for a silver seat…Gawwdd why isn’t my salary is increasing the way the ticket prices do.. :P.
So instead of going to “Kingdom of Dreams” we planned to sweat it out while stepping in the History and revisit the old world charm of Delhi, Qutab Minar was the first thing that came to our mind.Every time I saw this tall building standing high against time, I want to open the metro doors and jump out to visit the place. I have been in and around Delhi for almost 10 years but never got a chance to visit this place ( i know how lame of me… 😛 ) So I was happy that I will be stepping into history soon 🙂
The other options we went through but striked off –
- Ice Skating – Too dangerous and we would definitely come brokes
- Bowling – Isnt it too boring thng to do with a bunch of girlzz naah!!
- Watch Mardaaani – Ohhkiee.. but isnt there anything better to do.. 😛
- Mall Hopping and Shopping: No .. not again!! No money left! 🙁
We were scratching our heads over how are we going to survive in scorching heat but we were running out of options and just kept fingers crossed hoping “God” to be kind on us on the day!!
Well, none of our prayers were enough to impress Him and we braved our way in the bright sunny day.
I wore my favorite Superman Tee and used metro to reach Qutab Minar. There was a Rs10 ticket per person which were available on the other side of the road.. ( not sure why!!) and yes no baggage is allowed inside other than handbags.
Finally, after years I have seen some public place so quiet and clean. No maddening rush of people, brushing shoulders to enter first or hustle bustle to click pictures. I was pleased to see that the place was so clean with no wrappers or garbage lying around. 🙂
There were so many pillar all around the minar that i just wanted to click them from all the angles possible… a picture heaven for photography lovers..
The famous “Cheeni Kum” Iron Pillar.. wish we could touch and try to touch our hands backwards but it was no more accessible to visitors. 🙁
Note: There were no affordable eating options, we could find around Qutab Minar and the Autowallas wereof no help either. They were so pushy to take us to some “Red Onion” restaurant that we had to move to the other side of the road and have some peace while looking for other options over phone but guess what. Nothing fruitful came out! Then again we planned to ask an autowallah for eating places around and he said “ Rodeon” is a great place and much affordable then Select city walk Food Court. He sounded genuine so we agreed but guess what it was not “Rodeon” but “Red Onion” only .. Grrrr!! It looked so deserted that we didn’t even dared to go upstairs and check. There was Bikaner few steps ahead and it was again pathetic. We were left with no option but to go to Select City Walk.
If you know of any good eating joints around there do share!! 🙂 It will be a great help ..
Have you ever been to Qutab Minar? Do you like visting Old monuments?
View Comments (26)
That was a fun outing Poo!!
I badly miss such outings with my girlies..
Thanks Amisha.. It was after such a long gap ( aftre years..) .. I felt so young again!! :D
Hope you get a chance soon too.. :-*
Great clicks Poonam!!
Thanks Swati.. :)
You look gorgeous darling! Despite living in delhi for 10yrs I still havent visited Qutub Minar. High time I do so I guess!
Thanks a tonn Lisha.. I broke my 10 yrs of seperation from thsi place.. ;)
You must plan one too.. you will love it!! :)
I love your tee and Qutab Minar is my fav place in delhi
Thansk a lott Krithi.. I am planning to get a back up tee too ;)
This was my first visit to the place and I already loved it.. :)
Lovely pics Poo...and I totally luv ur superman Tee
Thanksss a tooonn honeyy.. I am obsessed with it too.. ;)
Great clicks Poo....I love your superwoman tee shirt!
Thankkk u Lana.. hhhaha.. I felt like one only.. ;)
you look like superwomen very nice combo. pictures are really nice. I want to see this place but i don't at what time I visit india.
hehhe.. I felt like one too.. Love this Tee..
Do plan to visit whenevr you come to India.. You will amazed for sure.. :)
looks amazing!
It is an awesum place to go out with friends.. :)
Even I have never been to Qutab minar in my life though I love visiting historical monuments a lot but never got a chance to visit it yet. Lovely clicks Poo, you looking beautiful..
I have discovered this new love of visting historical places too<3
Do plan to visit soon.. :) Thanks darrlingg,, :)
Hey Poo.. you seemed to have a fun fileld outing.. Even I have been planning to go to Qutab Minar for last couple of weeks but never got a chance., will try to visit it this weekend.. and it sad that that 'cheeni kum' pillar is not accessible to us anymore :( :(
I was so planningto try the touching my arms the other way but was disappointed.. We got a little late to visit that place bca earlier it was accesible..
But if it is to save the histry in its best shape its okayy.. :D