# Delhi Darshan Elite — Complete Monument Timings, Ticket Costs & Visiting Rules
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## 1. Important Weekly Closures (Crucial Monday Notice)

The following prominent monuments are STRICTLY CLOSED ON MONDAYS:
- Red Fort (Lal Qila)
- Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship)
- Akshardham Temple Complex
- National Museum & National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)

Monuments OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (Open on Mondays):
- Humayun's Tomb
- Qutub Minar Complex
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- India Gate & Kartavya Path
- Lodhi Garden
- Safdarjung Tomb
- Agrasen Ki Baoli

## 2. Timings & Ticket Entry Fees

1. Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
   - Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily, Sunrise to Sunset)
   - Entry Ticket: INR 40 (Indian Citizens) | INR 600 (Foreign Nationals)
   - Photography: Still cameras free; tripod/commercial video chargeable.

2. Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
   - Timings: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Daily, illuminated at night)
   - Entry Ticket: INR 40 (Indian Citizens) | INR 600 (Foreign Nationals)
   - Feature: Night viewing with architectural illumination until 9 PM.

3. Red Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
   - Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
   - Entry Ticket: INR 50 (Indian Citizens) | INR 500 (Foreign Nationals)
   - Light & Sound Show: In the evening (Tickets separate).

4. Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship):
   - Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
   - Entry Ticket: FREE Entry for all visitors.
   - Rules: Complete silence required inside prayer hall. Photography prohibited inside sanctum.

5. Akshardham Temple:
   - Timings: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
   - Entry Ticket: FREE entry to complex. Cultural exhibitions and water show are chargeable.
   - Critical Security Rule: Mobile phones, smartwatches, cameras, power banks, and luggage are strictly prohibited. Free secure cloakroom provided.

6. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib:
   - Timings: Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a week.
   - Entry Ticket: FREE Entry for all religions and nationalities.
   - Rules: Head covering mandatory (clean scarves provided on-site). Shoes must be deposited at clean shoe room. Free community kitchen (Langar) open 24/7.

7. India Gate & Kartavya Path:
   - Timings: Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a week.
   - Entry Ticket: FREE Entry.
   - Best Time to Visit: Evening after 6:30 PM for illuminated boulevard walk.

8. Jama Masjid:
   - Timings: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Visitors not allowed during prayer times).
   - Entry Ticket: FREE Entry (Camera fee: INR 300).
   - Rules: Modest dress required (robes provided if shoulders/knees are exposed).

9. Agrasen Ki Baoli:
   - Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Daily)
   - Entry Ticket: FREE Entry.