How to Buy Delhi Monument Tickets: Online vs Counter 2026
Buy Delhi monument tickets online vs counter: ASI site, QR at gate, foreign card tips, and how to skip queues at Red Fort & Humayun's Tomb.
Buy Delhi ASI tickets online and show QR at the gate — you skip the longest queue. Counter still works (foreign cards often work at TVM per payment guide), but online saves 15–25 minutes at Red Fort weekends.
See which tickets are worth it at which worth paying and closed days at closed days.
Where to Buy#
| Method | URL / Place | Payment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASI online | asionline.asi.nic.in / asi.payumoney — official | UPI, Indian cards, some foreign cards | Skip queue — show QR on phone at gate |
| Gate QR | Board at entrance — scan to buy online on spot | Same | If you didn't pre-book but have phone data |
| Counter | At each monument | Cash, UPI, cards (foreign Visa/MC often work) | No phone/data |
National Museum, Lotus Temple (free), Akshardham (free entry) have separate counters/sites — see their pages: Akshardham, Lotus, Bangla Sahib.
Prices 2026 (ASI)#
- Indian: ₹35–40 per monument (Red Fort ₹35, Humayun/Qutub ₹40)
- Foreign: ₹500–600 (Red Fort ₹500, Humayun/Qutub ₹600)
- SAARC: ~₹35–40
- Camera: free phone, extra for video at some museums
Keep ID — student ID for Indian student rate where applicable.
Steps#
- Day before: ASI site → pick monument → date → Indian/Foreign → pay → screenshot QR + email
- At gate: show QR on phone at QR gate — no print needed — or join QR-board line if you forgot (buy in 3 min with data)
- If counter: queue → state monument → pay cash/UPI → paper ticket → gate scan
“Three of us, foreign, want to book Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar online tonight. Which site and what payment works with foreign card?”
FAQ#
Should I book monuments in advance? Yes online — saves queue, same price.
Do foreign cards work online? ASI PayU accepts some foreign Visa/MC; if fails, buy at gate QR or counter — cards work at counter.
Is there a combo ticket? No Delhi combo — per monument only.
Can I reuse ticket next day? No — date-specific.
Children? Under 15 free at ASI.