Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a 200-acre historic site in South Delhi, adjacent to the Qutub Minar complex. Its more than 50 monuments span centuries, making it a substantial heritage walk to pair with a visit to Qutub Minar.
- Location: South Delhi, beside the Qutub Minar complex
- From Hotel Pearl: about a 31-minute drive from Hotel Pearl
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Nearest metro station: Qutub Minar
What does Mehrauli Archaeological Park contain?
Mehrauli Archaeological Park contains more than 50 historic monuments across a 200-acre site. The structures date from the early 10th century to the 19th century CE, so the park’s history unfolds across a long stretch of Delhi’s past.
The site includes Lal Kot, built by the Tomar Rajputs in 1060 CE and identified by Incredible India as Delhi’s oldest surviving fort. Balban’s Tomb, dating to around 1287 CE, is described by the same source as featuring India’s first true arch and dome.
For a practical visit, treat the park as a collection of landmarks within a large historic landscape rather than a single monument. Delhi Tourism gives the park’s daily opening hours as 5:00 am–6:00 pm. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
How can you walk through the park’s historic structures?
Delhi Tourism describes a heritage walk linking monuments in the park with the Qutub Minar Complex. The route includes the Rose Garden, Jamali Kamali Mosque, Dilkusha or Quli Khan’s Tomb, Rajon Ki Baoli, Zafar Mahal and Adham Khan Tomb, with the Qutub Minar Complex as the starting point.
The route gives you a way to connect individual structures rather than seeing them in isolation. Other conserved monuments in the area include the Tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan, a horse stable, Chaumchi Khan’s Tomb and Jharna. Rajon Ki Baoli is another landmark, near an unknown tomb.
The guided walk takes three hours, runs on group demand, and requires a minimum group of six. Check Delhi Tourism’s official site before planning around the walk.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
How do you get from Mahipalpur to Mehrauli?
From Hotel Pearl - Mahipalpur Delhi Airport, Mehrauli Archaeological Park is about a 31-minute drive. Qutub Minar is the nearest metro station to the park, so you can use that station as your public-transport reference point.
If you’re arranging a car journey, use the park name as your destination and allow time for the visit itself: the site covers 200 acres. The park and the Qutub Minar complex are adjacent, which makes the two areas practical to combine in one outing.
Can you combine Mehrauli Archaeological Park with Qutub Minar?
Yes. Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site next to Mehrauli Archaeological Park, and the heritage walk joins the Qutub Minar Complex with monuments in the park. Starting at the complex gives you a clear sequence for a combined visit.
For background on the monument and planning a visit from Mahipalpur, use this Qutab Minar visit guide.
FAQs
How old are the structures in Mehrauli Archaeological Park?
The park’s historic structures range from the early 10th century to the 19th century CE. Lal Kot dates to 1060 CE, while Balban’s Tomb dates to around 1287 CE.
What is included in the heritage walk?
The route connects the Qutub Minar Complex with places including Jamali Kamali Mosque, Rajon Ki Baoli, Zafar Mahal and Adham Khan Tomb. It takes three hours.
Is the park beside Qutub Minar?
Yes. Mehrauli Archaeological Park is adjacent to the Qutub Minar complex. If you’re fitting the area into a broader day, the Delhi one-day sightseeing route from Mahipalpur offers a wider itinerary.