Hauz Khas complex is a medieval heritage site in south Delhi, where historic buildings overlook a water tank. The site brings together a fort, religious and civic structures, and a larger park landscape, making it a place to explore Delhi’s history alongside its green spaces.
- Setting: Near Hauz Khas Village, beside the historic royal water tank.
- Fort hours: Open daily
- Adult admission: ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹250 for foreign visitors.
- Nearest metro: IIT station on the Magenta Line.
What makes Hauz Khas complex distinctive
Hauz Khas complex pairs medieval architecture with the water tank that once served the city of Siri. The fort’s corridors overlook the tank, giving the site a strong connection between its buildings and the landscape around them.
The Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation describes the complex as a collection of a water tank, Islamic seminary, mosque, tomb and pavilions. Its medieval history reaches back to the 13th-century Delhi Sultanate. Nearby Hauz Khas Village gives the area a present-day neighbourhood setting, while the ruins preserve its older layers.
For another south Delhi monument with a distinct history, Chor Minar’s history and visit details offer a useful contrast.
Historic buildings and the water reservoir
The water tank was built to supply water to Siri, and the surrounding structures developed as part of this historic complex. Delhi Tourism says the royal water tank supplied water to the medieval city; the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation traces its initial construction to Alauddin Khilji’s reign, 1296–1316.
Take in the tank and the buildings together: the corridors overlooking the water help explain how the site’s architecture relates to its setting. The complex is more than a single fort ruin; its seminary, mosque, tomb and pavilions form a group of historic structures around the reservoir.
Visitor access and opening information
Delhi Tourism gives Hauz Khas Fort’s hours as 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM every day, with adult admission priced at ₹20 for Indian visitors and ₹250 for foreign visitors. The Archaeological Survey of India says the garden is open from sunrise to 10 PM.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10:30–19:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Hours and access information can change, so check the official site before you go. Delhi Tourism provides the fort’s visitor hours and admission details, while the Archaeological Survey of India covers the protected group of buildings and garden.
How do you get to Hauz Khas from Kailash Colony?
IIT station on the Magenta Line is the nearest metro station to Hauz Khas Fort, according to Delhi Tourism. If you’re travelling from Kailash Colony, the Kailash Colony Metro station guide can help you orient yourself at your starting point; check the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s official route information for connections.
The metro information identifies the nearest station to the fort; it does not establish a direct connection from Kailash Colony.
Hotel Atithi is a three-star hotel in Kailash Colony. If you’re planning this outing from a hotel in Kailash Colony, use the metro station information to plan your onward route rather than assuming a direct connection.
Planning time for the complex and surrounding area
The wider Hauz Khas Recreational Complex covers 142.35 hectares and includes a lake, monuments, protected forest, ornamental garden, deer park, rose garden, woodland and playfields. That range of landscapes makes it possible to pair a look at the historic buildings with time in the surrounding park.
Delhi Tourism’s Hauz Khas walk starts in Deer Park and covers the lake and monument surroundings. It is a three-hour walk on Saturdays and Sundays, on group demand. The walk’s summer timing is 6:30–9:30 AM and its winter timing is 7:30–10:30 AM. The tariff is ₹1,000 plus 5% GST, with a minimum group size of six.
FAQs
Why was the Hauz Khas water tank built?
The tank was built to supply water to the medieval city of Siri. Its construction is traced to Alauddin Khilji’s reign.
Which metro station is nearest to Hauz Khas Fort?
IIT station on the Magenta Line is the nearest metro station to the fort.
How long is the Hauz Khas guided walk?
Delhi Tourism describes the walk as three hours, on Saturdays and Sundays and on group demand.