Traveled to Delhi and not visited the massive Red Fort? Then you have certainly missed the important flavor of Delhi. With two contrasting but harmonious part, Old Delhi and New Delhi forms the beautiful capital of India. This imperial city is blessed with rich heritage in the form of forts, historical monuments and museums. Red Fort contributes a lion’s share in the rich heritage of Delhi in particular and India in general.

Visitors remain spell bound with the wonderful structures of the Red Fort which sprawls an area of around two and half kilometers. Situated in the Old Delhi, as the name goes, Red Fort is built of red sandstones. It is another creation of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the immortal Taj Mahal in Agra. It serves as the palace of the Mughal Emperor after he shifted his base from Agra. The construction of this massive structure began in the year 1638 which completed after ten years in the year 1648. Popularly known as the Purana Quila, one of the important attractions of the fort are the huge red walls encompassing the whole fort. It has two entrances to the fort, the Delhi Gate and the Lahore Gate. Lahore Gate being the emotional and symbolical focal point of the modern India, it is crowded by people on the Independence Day of India.

While on normal days, you can feel the popularity of the fort by the hordes of people visiting the place from various parts of the world. A walk into the fort will allow you to discover various beautiful structures. You will be welcomed by an erstwhile bazaar called Chatta Chowk. It now sells various items like ethnic jewelries, collection of antiques, beautifully woven carpets, skillfully done handicrafts, miniature paintings and various other beautiful things. The fort also houses a Drum House or Naubat Khana where the musicians used to play music for the Royals.

You will surely be amazed by the beautiful architecture of the structures done with intricate designs. The Hall of the Public or the Diwan-E-Aam once boasted with elaborate marble works and gemstones. It now reflects a pale shadow of the former charm. It was where the Emperor used to listen to the complaints of the common men. While Diwan-E-Khas or the hall of the private had a bejeweled peacock throne where the Emperor used to sit and engage in private discussions. Though the gems and jewels are not available now, but the charm of the places still remains. The lotus shaped marble carvings in the in the central floor of the Rang Mahal is a great source of pleasure for the eyes of the visitors. The Pearl Mosque inside the fort is also very beautiful which is made of marble. Shahi Burj and Royal Baths are highlights of this fort.

While in the evenings, the special light and sound show in the fort premises spreads a wonderful atmosphere in the place. People are greatly entertained and relaxed by the show after exploring the various places in the huge fort. You will feel yourself to be blessed after exploring the fort making your holiday in Delhi a memorable one.