Purana Qila

Use the first cool hours

The exposed grounds warm quickly, while early light is excellent on the gateways and mosque façade.

Seek out the interior monuments

Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque and Sher Mandal are essential; the fort is much more than its outer walls.

Check the museum schedule separately

The archaeological museum may follow different hours or closures from the fort itself.

Separate evidence from legend

Stories connecting the mound to Indraprastha are culturally important but should not be treated as settled archaeological fact.

Prepare for a broad site

Wear supportive footwear and carry water because the monuments are distributed across large grounds.

Keep the pairing modest

The National Crafts Museum or Sunder Nursery can follow, but the zoo plus fort can already fill much of a day.