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ASI Tickets & Monument-Day Sequencing for International Travelers

Deep Access guide—official ASI ticketing, foreigner tiers, Monday/prayer closures, and how to sequence Delhi monument days without tout traps.

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ASI Tickets & Monument-Day Sequencing for International Travelers

Access Logistics

Hours

Buy tickets the evening before; arrive 30–45 minutes before your target entry; last entry is earlier than posted close on many forts.

Nearest Metro

See each landmark spoke; this guide covers ticketing workflow.

Dress & photography

Pack mosque covering before Red Fort / Jama days.

Payments

ASI portal online; small cash for shoe/camera fees where posted.

Traps to avoid

Fake ASI apps, WhatsApp sellers, and ‘skip queue’ agents at Chandni Chowk and Mathura Road are the main failure modes.

Last verified: August 2026 · Method: desk research (ASI ticketing honesty; closure patterns) · Author: Somnath Das

Parent: Getting Around Delhi · Hub: Getting Around.

Ticket workflow

  1. Open the official ASI ticket portal yourself: asi.payumoney.com — do not follow SMS/WhatsApp links
  2. Select the monument and foreigner tier; note the INR amount shown for that site (tiers differ—Red Fort ≠ Purana Qila)
  3. Pay and save QR offline
  4. Carry passport or clear photo ID as default; arrive 30–45 minutes before your target entry
  5. Refuse gate “helpers” and Metro-exit combo sellers

Sequencing templates

MorningAfternoon (light)Notes
Humayun’s TombPurana QilaMathura Road corridor + water buffer
Red FortJama MasjidDress packed; separate tickets
Qutub complex—Heat + walk; don’t stack Tughlaqabad
Lodhi GardensHauz Khas complexSoft architecture day

What this guide will not do

Invent live portal URLs that rot. Name the official ASI portal as the only purchase path and re-check the week you travel.

Corrections: Contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I buy ASI tickets?

Only through the official Archaeological Survey of India ticket portal. Do not use third-party links pushed by strangers at Metro exits or monument approaches.

Do I need my passport at foreigner ticket counters?

Carry passport or a clear photo ID matching your ticket practice—policies and checks vary by site and season. Do not travel with only a hotel scan if you can avoid it.

What closures break a monument day?

Red Fort is commonly closed Mondays. Jama Masjid blocks casual visits during prayers (especially Friday midday). Always re-check the morning you go.