Every day we can see thousands of people come across the Mukarba Chowk those are completely unaware of the fact that behind those glorious flyovers and grade separator lies a marvellous Lodi Era monument. Hidden in the ever-growing solid jungle of the metro city that Delhi is, the monument still holds to its immortality. The meaning of the word Paik spell out to the messenger, hence making it a tomb for a messenger. But there were thousands during the period of Lodi , which means the one lying there must be an significant figure in the Lodi court. Like as usual Lodi design, the crypt also receives a small portion of sunlight from all four sides, politeness of four perforations. The monument that was left abandoned was later kept by the Archeological Survey of India, under the project of restoring all known and unknown monuments in National Capital, prior to the Commonwealth Games in city, Delhi. Today the monument stands height amidst the soaring flyovers, trying to discover its existence in the lives of people walking around it.

HISTORY OF THE ATTRACTION

Not much is known about the past and origination of the monument. The monument is believed to be for a messenger of Lodi empire and the architectural design affirms the monument to be as a from of the Lodi era. The Baghdad Octagonal Plan design of the monument regards to its Lodi origination. The monument was abandoned for a major part of its existence and with flyovers and building being built in the nearby area meant that it was hard to be even aware of its existence. But during the time of restoration drive of Archeological Survey of India, the monument was kept to its original beauty. The monument is covered by small parks and with its former glory restored, many visitors come to explore the unknown monument in Delhi.

GETTING THERE

The nearest metro station nearby is Jahangirpuri metro station on Yellow Line of Delhi Metro. From there, you can also take an auto to reach Mukarba Chowk.

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND

Mukarba Chowk doesn’t have much to offer to visitors but you can explore the nearby areas of Jahangirpuri.

OPENING AND CLOSING TIME

The monument is open on all days from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

ENTRY FEES

There is no entry fee charged for visiting the Maqbara Paik.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Though you can visit the monument throughout the year, winters are preferred as the best time to explore Delhi.