Kashmiri Gate, Delhi
Kashmiri Gate, also spelled Kashmere/Cashmere Gate, is a historic gate located in Old Delhi, Delhi, India.
Kashmiri Gate, also spelled Kashmere/Cashmere Gate, is a historic gate located in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It served as the northern entrance to the walled city of Shahjahanabad, the capital of the Mughal Empire. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century, the gate is named after its proximity to the road that led to Kashmir. It holds historical significance not only for its architectural grandeur but also for its role in key events, including the 1857 Indian Rebellion. Today, Kashmiri Gate is a prominent landmark in Delhi, connecting several major roads and serving as a hub for the city's transportation network.
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Getting to Kashmiri Gate, Delhi
- Airports
- Indira Gandhi (DEL), 18 km · Noida (DXN), 66 km · Maharaja Agrasen (HSS), 156 km
- Gautam Buddha Nagar → Kashmiri Gate, Delhi49 km · quickest by road, 1h 23m · ₹385–480
- Hisar → Kashmiri Gate, Delhi156 km · quickest by road, 3h 3m · ₹1,140–1,430
- Chandigarh → Kashmiri Gate, Delhi234 km · quickest by road, 3h 59m · ₹1,680–2,100
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- Get inThere are three types of rickshaws in Old Delhi, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws.
- Get inAuto rickshaws are good for shorter trips.
- Get inCycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws are ideal for very short trips.
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