A few hours at the Qutub Complex

A few days ago, I went to visit one of Delhi’s most famous landmarks – the Qutub complex, which contains the Qutub Minar, amongst other monuments.
Located at Mehrauli, this place is famous amongst locals and tourists, from India and beyond. So, I went there too, armed with my camera, a few days back, to get a first hand feel of the place.
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Comments

  1. IcE MaiDeNDecember 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking :) Cant wait to see it right in front of me.... :)

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  2. KayDecember 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    not sure if the word would be proper, but my mind can think of no other word than "charming"

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  3. CaboDecember 28, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Those are some fantastic photos! I envy!

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  4. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    @ Ice Maiden... Thanks, and you'll have to come down to Delhi to enjoy the real thing. It's a splendid place to go too, I'm a lil sad at having missed that place for such a long time... still, better late than never :)

    Cheers...

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  5. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    @ Ice Maiden... Thanks, and you'll have to come down to Delhi to enjoy the real thing. It's a splendid place to go too, I'm a lil sad at having missed that place for such a long time... still, better late than never :)

    Cheers...

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  6. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    @ Kay... Dunno about the pics, but the place surely was so :) Cheers...

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  7. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    @ Cabo... Thanks man... and now, I guess we're even, about the envying bit! I've been envious of your style of writing ever since I ventured across your blog... finally!!! :D hehe

    Cheers...

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  8. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    @ Cabo... Thanks man... and now, I guess we're even, about the envying bit! I've been envious of your style of writing ever since I ventured across your blog... finally!!! :D hehe

    Cheers...

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  9. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Nice pictures!
    Brilliantly clicked.

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  10. ShivaniDecember 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Nice pictures!
    Brilliantly clicked.

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  11. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    @ Shivani... Thanks... and being from Delhi yourself, I'm sure you've been to that place...?

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  12. Brian MillerDecember 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    wonderful shots...i love all the old stone architecture...there is peace in the stones, and wisdom of the ages...

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  13. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    @ Brian... It sure was a wonderful place, but it was way too crowded to my liking. That's why, I've been searching for a place that's left a little more untouched than this. Kinda found a place like that too, just have to go exploring that part to my heart's content now...

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  14. bondgal_rulzDecember 29, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Beautiful pics!!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    @Iddy
    I've been there 2-3 times but I was a kid then. Have faint memories of the place.

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  16. ShivaniDecember 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    @Iddy
    I've been there 2-3 times but I was a kid then. Have faint memories of the place.

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  17. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    @ bondgal... Thanks :)

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  18. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    @ Shivani... It's worth a visit, although the only thing that becomes a put-offer is the crazy crowd there. Becomes so difficult to take a decent picture sometimes, people just keep showing up in the frames! :D

    There's another place nearby, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Went there just once, have to go there at least twice or thrice more to get the full picture of that area, but it's definitely one place you shouldn't miss. Especially if you're a ruins buff :)

    Cheers...

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  19. Iddy AlbatrossDecember 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    @ Shivani... It's worth a visit, although the only thing that becomes a put-offer is the crazy crowd there. Becomes so difficult to take a decent picture sometimes, people just keep showing up in the frames! :D

    There's another place nearby, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Went there just once, have to go there at least twice or thrice more to get the full picture of that area, but it's definitely one place you shouldn't miss. Especially if you're a ruins buff :)

    Cheers...

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  20. Swapna Raghu SanandJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Great shot.You are right. It is so tough to click a decent snap there as it is so crowded and people just pour into the frames. Hats off to u!

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  21. Iddy AlbatrossJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    @ Swapna Raghu Sanand... You've been to this place too? Then you must know exactly what I'm talking about... thanks, but I'm sure you'd agree that to some extent, I did get lucky :D

    Cheers...

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  22. Iddy AlbatrossJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    @ Swapna Raghu Sanand... You've been to this place too? Then you must know exactly what I'm talking about... thanks, but I'm sure you'd agree that to some extent, I did get lucky :D

    Cheers...

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