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Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi
- 4.62.5k reviews
An ancient iron pillar in the Qutb complex, noted for its corrosion resistance and fourth-century Sanskrit inscription in Brahmi script.
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Is Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi cost?
Tickets Qutb complex: ₹50 cash / ₹35 online for Indian, SAARC and BIMSTEC adults; other foreign adults ₹600 cash / ₹550 online.
Do you need to book Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi?
About 15 minutes.
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Where is Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi?
G5FM+VXW, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030.
Is Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 10am
26° - 11am27°
- 12pm28°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Iron Pillar of Mehrauli, Delhi
- 2 Qutb Minar · 1 min
- 3 Mehrauli Archaeological Park · 9 min
- 4 The Walls Of Qila Lal Kot and Sanjay VanView. · 11 min
- 5 Mehrauli · 15 min
Good to know
- Tickets Qutb complex: ₹50 cash / ₹35 online for Indian, SAARC and BIMSTEC adults; other foreign adults ₹600 cash / ₹550 online
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Corrosion-resistant iron
- Ancient Indian metallurgy
- Sanskrit inscription
- Brahmi script
What people say
- People like:
- Ancient metallurgy, corrosion resistance and the inscription draw attention.
Around Gharwal Colony
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Water from 10 am. Sunscreen from 11 am.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenFrom 11 am
WaterFrom 10 am