d'Qutub @ Mehrauli

d'Qutub @ Mehrauli

The Qutub minar is situated in the Qutub Tourist Complex, in Mehrauli, South Delhi, close to Saket. At 72.5mts, the Qutub is the world’s tallest brick minaret, and is a world heritage site. The Complex is a visitor’s delight with well-manicured gardens surrounding it, and traces of Jain, Hindu and Islamic architecture at one place.
The walk around the complex can make for some beautiful memories and delightful pictures to go with them. Visit on a weekday to avoid the crowds, it can take you, as it took us, over 3-4 hours to cover the area. It’s an “Oh My God, how could I have not seen this?” moment when you enter. And, if the walk and the sun make you a wee bit tired, you can put up your feet up and have a yum bite at the olive bar and kitchen, http://www.olivebarandkitchen.com/ Near the qutub greens, a sharp left from the complex gate as you come out, a short 10 minute walk and you’re right infront of the ‘Mile High Stop” right after you cross the Tamarind Court.

@ Olive

What to wear: A Comfortable pair of Shoes!! sunscreen and your sunnies :)

How to get there: Use public transport, the Red or Green Government run DTC bus which drops you right in front of the qutub tourist complex, or use your own private transport, use an A/C cab if you're here in the summer. Directions can be found @ http://maps.google.co.in/
Cost: Entry to the Qutub is INR 20 per head for Indian citizens and INR 250 for foreigners. A meal at Olive may cost you over INR 2500 for two.
Special Thanks to INTACH and the ASI who have done their best to make it a site/sight to remember.

You Could:  If you’re not upto The Olive Bar, We recommend the Emperor’s Kitchen @ http://www.emperorskitchen.in .  We had a fantastic view of the Qutub Minar from our seats, the LIITs and Beer just made it better. (Just a word of caution if you’re an Long Island Iced Tea Addict- you can get better L)  But hey, a hottie by your side, the Qutub in front and a goooood DJ it can only make your evening, not break it. The meal  can dig a hole into your wallets, so check rates before you order.


Do make sure you get in at about 9PM, the lights at the Qutub go off at 10PM, it gives you one mesmerising  hour of a beautiful view, lovely music and jet planes flying over your head!