Delhi skyline to get lit with history

Travellers flocking to the national capital have a reason to rejoice even in the scorching summer, for there is a reason to rejoice. The year will see the most important monuments in the city getting decked up in lights, with many also open to visitors at night. The move has been made at the behest of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and was first implemented at the famous Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort and Purana Qila.

In its second stage now, the plan will deck up the other wonders, including Qutab Minar and Safdarjung Tomb. ASI plans to wrap up the work by mid-May; there are special plans for the Qutab Minar, with LED lights coming up at the monument. So much so that visitors would soon be able to look at inscriptions and other elements from a distance. Other monuments in the Qutab Complex are also under purview for the same. The said project will cost around INR 5 crore.
As per an official statement about the Qutab Minar, We are using LED lights in warm yellow colour that will bring out the carvings and inscriptions on the minar. These lights will also be used to illuminate other monuments like Alai Darwaza, entrance gateway, Iron Pillar and other monuments that make up the world heritage site. The pathways will also be lit.”

ASI has taken a cue from Agra and the major destinations in Rajasthan, both destinations being major hubs for night tourism. They are now keen to turn Delhi into another favourite for the takers of night tourism. With Delhi home to numerous such historical monuments, the plan aims to target travellers who are short of time and are keen to roam around at night as well.
Once implemented, the organisation aims to light up more historical monuments in the city and also allow night visits. So yes, you now have one more reason to explore the city at night, especially if you are keen to skip the scorching daytime heat.