Boating At Purana Qila, Delhi

Purana Qila Timings are Sunrise to sunset and it opens all day. Opening times are at the time of sunrise and it closes at sunset. The entry ticket for Purana Qila is 15 Rs and 5 rs entry fee for Archaeological museum for Indian nationals. Foreigners need to pay 200 for the combined tickets. No charge for using a still camera inside the fort and for video camera visitors need to pay 25 Rs at the ticket counter. SAARC and BIMSTEC countries' citizens need to pay an amount similar to Indian Nationals.

The best time to visit Purana Qila is in autumn from September to November and in spring from March to April. During autumn, the heat of the sun is soft on the skin, which makes sightseeing during afternoons easier, while the evenings maybe a little cold, so it is advisable to carry a light jacket.

On the other hand, spring is blooming with flowers and lush green land around the Qila, which makes for an appealing sight around the fort. Summers and winters in Delhi are extreme, while monsoon is accompanied by unpredictable and heavy showers, which makes sightseeing impossible.

The nearest metro station to Purana Qila is Pragati Maidan Metro, situated on the blue line. The fort is around 2 km from the metro; you can either hire a local or a battery-run rickshaw.

A big lake and a park are located outside the old fort and entry to the lake is from the Mathura roadside and from near the old fort ticket counter. Entry into the park is free and for boating, visitors need to purchase the ticket. Boating charges are Rs 100 for a 20-minute ride. On Saturday, Sundays, and holidays you might wait for more than one to two hours for your turn for boating. The lake is deep and big enough for paddle boating.

Mathura Rd, Near Delhi Zoo, New Delhi, Delhi 110003