Delhi’s historic Red Fort, the pride of India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is going to remain closed for the general public for a few days in December.
Delhi’s historic Red Fort, India’s crown jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be closed to the public for several days in December. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially announced that tourist entry to the Red Fort will be strictly prohibited from December 5th to December 14th. This decision has been taken due to preparations for a very important international event.
The Red Fort is hosting a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from December 8th to 13th. This is a global event attended by experts, delegates, and cultural officials from many countries. The fort will need to be vacated for a few days to prepare the site, enhance security, and make logistical preparations for this massive event.
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Security beefed up after recent blast
This December shutdown comes at a time when Delhi is still recovering from the November 10th bombing in the Red Fort area. This car bombing near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station killed 10 to 13 people. Following this, the Red Fort, the road leading to Chandni Chowk, and the surrounding area remained closed for several days.
The fort reopened after seven days, but security measures remain strict. The international event in December will provide an opportunity to further strengthen security preparations.
The fort will reopen from December 15.
The Red Fort is Delhi’s most popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors from India and abroad every day. However, this closure will disrupt the plans of many travelers. Tourist numbers had already declined following the blasts, as the metro and surrounding roads were closed for several days. Nevertheless, the ASI says this step is crucial to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the event. The good news is that the Red Fort will reopen to the public from December 15th.
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