Qutub Minar - Delhi

Qutub Minar is a must-see monument for every tourist to Delhi. It almost foes Taj Mahal in Agra in terms of acceptance and popularity. However, more than the prettiness, the monument is what makes this tower, which is the highest brick-layered tower in the world, sole. It was established in the year 1193. It is the perfect model of the Indo-Arab architecture of past era. It is positioned at South Delhi and is about 14 kilometers away from most popular Delhi ’Connaught Place. The tower is a most vital segment of Qutub Minar complex, which also consist other traditional architectural phenomena like iron pillar and Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque.

This primary destination of Delhi’s trip is a spectacular structure which Qutub-ud-din Aibak started constructing, after completing bottom storey he failed to complete tomb. Future on his successors, in the year 1220, his son-in-law Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, added 3 storeys on top of Aibak's first. However, in the year 1369, due to natural calamities top storey of the Minar was destroyed completely. After that, 19th emperor of the city carried out construction work again and added two new story with white marbles and red sandstones. Every 5 storeys of Qutub Minar has diverse designs which makes it more attractive for viewers. It is India's most frequently visited destination encouraging millions of visitors every year.

It is 72 meters in height and the diameter of the basement is exactly 14.3 meters and the diameter of the top is exactly 2.75 meters. The bird eye's view of Delhi city from the top of Qutab Minar is unforgettable and life time amazing experience. This highest tower is famous among adventures lovers and approximately 380 steps are needed to be climbed at the top.

Qutub Minar is surrounded by 7 gorgeous historically noteworthy monuments, which are traditionally associated with the tower and are segment of the Qutab Complex. These include:

-The Iron Pillar of Delhi
- Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
- Alai Darwaza
-The Tomb of Iltutmish
- Alai Minar
- Ala-ud-din's Madrasa and Tomb, and
- The Tomb of Imam Zamin

There are various hotels near Qutub Minar where tourists can take accommodation during their visit to these world renowned monuments.