antoniobD5997DS
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 13 Aug 2023
The best kept secret of Delhi's history and greenery
The best kept secret of Delhi's history and greenery. The ruins of majestic structures and the ruins of Arrival hills , these man-made ad natural wonders amazes you when you go there. take a guide along as the forest is deep and ruins are too many
MadhulikaL4
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 1 Dec 2022
History in a wilderness
This vast green space in Mehrauli, very close to the Qutb Minar (which you can see from the park) is home to some very interesting and important historical monuments. These include the medieval step-well known as Rajon ki Baoli; several unidentified tombs; an interesting horse stable; the tomb of the Sultanate era ruler, Balban; the mosque and tomb of Jamaali-Kamaali, which dates back to Humayun’s era; and the tomb of Mohammad Quli Khan, refurbished and added to by Thomas Metcalfe to create a holiday home. There are other historical structures, from lone walls to domed pavilions (Metcalfe’s ‘follies’) and a boathouse that was originally a dovecote. Recent changes mean that there are now several manicured lawns, hedges, benches and even a couple of outdoor gyms added alongside some of the paths around Jamaali-Kamaali and Quli Khan’s Tomb. The area leading from there to Rajon ki Baoli, however, is more wild, with relatively untouched trees and dirt paths. No entry fee is charged. The park is open between sunrise and sunset.
travelculturepassion
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 19 Oct 2022
So rich in history & beauty
Rich in history, the architecture is so detailed & beautiful the craftsmanship is unbelievable: One of my absolute favourite places to visit. Went fair beyond any of my expectations. A must visit.
nayanoyo
★★★★4.0Wrote on 27 Dec 2021
Beautiful monuments being lost to time
This park is super rich with history, best if you go with a knowledgeable guide who can add context. I would advise to go in a group of 3-4 people if you're not a Delhi local. Women should not go here alone, especially near sunset or sunrise, as some unsavoury people may roam around nearby. Do dress conservative. Entry is free. One of the park exits leads to a road that reads to the Bhool Bhulaiya (not really a maze, just a big multi arched rounded tomb type structure worth visiting). You can find it on Google Maps, it's a few minutes away on foot. The ASI or some trust badly needs to conduct maintenance here.
ashrafi85
★★2.0Wrote on 23 Nov 2020
Off the beaten track...deserted park filled with crumbling ruins of days gone by. Not recommended to visit on your own.
I had read about the step wells and tombs in Mehrauli archaeological Park and wanted to see it after visiting the Qutub Minar. It was difficult to locate the place using Google maps as there are no proper sign boards to guide you to this site. Our driver who had lived in Delhi for 15 years and taken tourists around had never even heard of the place. After circling around the area twice we found it. It's a strangely deserted, overgrown, run down sprawling place with old ruins and tombs scattered all over it. We had to park the car near a garden/park and go further and deeper into the archaeological park on foot. Luckily our driver was equally curious about this place and escorted us. Thank God he came along as it certainly didn't seem a safe place for two women to be alone especially as it was late evening and the sun was setting. Plus there were some unruly youngsters hanging around the tombs and Agrasen ki Baoli who seemed to be using the place to have a drink or two surrepticiously which made us feeel uncomfortable and unsafe. The Rajon ki Baolli, a step well was worth seeing as was Jamali Kamali an old mosque in red sandstone where the sufi saint cum poet Jamali is buried. There is a large courtyard and although the prayer hall of the mosque was closed the arches leading to it were beautifully inscribed with Urdu calligraphy. I wouldn't recommend this as a must see place. It is in a semi jungle like area with pathways leading to the different structures. The sign boards are not very easy to follow and basically the place has not been maintained. Not many tourists come here. So I would advise ladies not to venture here alone. Better to go in a large group.
