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Northern Ridge & Flagstaff Tower
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Northern Ridge & Flagstaff Tower

Delhi, Delhi, India

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Overview

The Kamala Nehru Ridge forest above the University — the 1857 Mutiny Memorial, Ashokan pillar, Chauburji and Pir Ghaib among peacocks and joggers.

Why visit: Delhi's green history-walk, monkeys and mutiny relics included.

Things to do
  • ›Mutiny Memorial
  • ›Ashokan pillar
  • ›Chauburji mosque
  • ›Flagstaff Tower
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; mornings

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹200

Duration

2–3 hrs

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