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Red FortvsHauz Khas Village
Both are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Red Fort ranks significantly higher than Hauz Khas Village. Red Fort scores 91 with approval from 9 reviews including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Red Fort
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Shahjahanabad, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Named for its red-sandstone walls, the Red Fort, near the Yamuna River in Old Delhi, is the greatest of Delhi's palace cities." Full review
Concierge "The greatest of Delhi's Mughal palace-cities, the Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century and was home to about 3,000 people in its heyday."
Frommer's "Built by Shah Jahan, the most prolific architect and builder of the Mughal empire, Lal Qila must have been a very modern departure from labyrinthine Agra Fort." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Converted into a barracks by the British, this massive fort is a sandstone carcass of its former self, but it still conjures a picture of the splendour of Mughal Delhi." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Pass through the Lahore gate and continue down the Chatta Chowk, once the royal harem's shopping district and now a bazaar." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built in 1648 for the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan, the fort is a microcosm of politics, economy and life during the Mughal era." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is a snapshot from the 17th-century fort constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Buy tickets and rent audioguides here for the Red Fort." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built in 1638 by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the "forbidden city" of Old Delhi, encircled by red sandstone walls, housed the emperor's government and palaces." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, this sprawling 17th-century fort complex gets its name from the massive red sandstone walls (more than a mile and a half long in total) that surround it." Full review
Hauz Khas Village Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "...[I]n the village, wander through the narrow lanes to experience a medley of old and new structures - expensive shops and art galleries in a medieval warren." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"There are numerous Lodi-era tombs scattered along the access road to Hauz Khas Village, and in nearby Green Park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rural India meets valet parking at this 15th-century settlement, which has since been transformed into a shopping center with a faux-rustic theme." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Let’s face it, you’ll need some calming down after swimming through the sea of people at Hauz Khas Village." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Tombs dating from the late 14C can be seen on the edge of the village; that of Sultan Feroz Shah Tughluq is of particular interest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This market is a straight-up hipster’s paradise—and a treasure trove for any shopper who likes to support up-and-coming designers and niche stores." Full review
