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India Gate - National Glory

Fast Facts


Time to Visit: Open on all days, around the clock

Preferred Timings:

Admission: Free and open to all

Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station

Nearest Metro Station: Kendriya Terminal

Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Aiport

Time required for sightseeing: Approximately 1 hour

No one who is traveling to Delhi can possibly miss the great India Gate. Usually it comes in the top wish list of a traveler's itinerary. Standing high at the end of Rajpath amidst plush, green manicured lawns, this beautiful edifice was built in honor and memory of the scores of Indian soldiers who died in World War I, the North-West Frontier operations, and the Afghan war in early 1900s.

One of the unique feature of India gate include it has each martyred soldier's name is inscribed in its walls. India gate bears the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during the wars. The monument finished in 1931. The eternal flame Amar Jawan Jyoti, runs on gas was lit in 1971 at India Gate. It kept alive since then. This eternal blaze is the memorial of the unknown-soldier’s who fought in WWII.

Edwin Lutyens built it and the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation stone in 1921. For the Delhites the large green lawns of India gate provide a soothing green space for relaxing. During the hot summer nights or during the pleasant rainy days, India Gate acts as a gathering point for local residents. If you are imaginative enough you can indulge in various activities. The lawns come alive in the evening with picnicking families and couples taking a stroll.

Special Event / Annual Event:

Republic Day Parade Every year on 26th January, the President of India places a garland at Amar Jawan Jyoti. This ceremony dedicated to the Indian armed forces. A grand parade then takes place along Rajpath. Marching contingents, tanks, weaponry, as well as colorful floats, folk dances and school children from diverse parts of India, take part in this dazzling ceremony.


Swar Utsav This festival is organized by Delhi Tourism every October. The best Indian classical musician’s perform here for music lovers, in the beautiful ambience of the India Gate lawns.


Nearby Tourist Attractions:

· Rashtrapati Bhawan- the Presidential mansion

  • North and South Block- important government offices are located
  • · Parliament House
  • · National Museum – Has a extensive collection of historical artifacts
  • · National Gallery of Modern Art - famous for its contemporary Indian art collection


Nearby Places to Eat:

Apart from the five star hotels like Hotel Le Meridien, Imperial Hotel, Hotel Inter-Continental, Parikrama Revolving restaurant, nearby Connaught Place offers many culinary options like Gaylord, El Rodeo, Bercos, Zen restaurant, Delhi Darbar, Nizam's Kathi Kebabs and Standard Restaurant. For snacks and fast foods: McDonalds, Nirula's, Wengers, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, Sona Rupa, Barista and Café Coffee Day, Bengali Market, Kake da hotel etc.


Nearby Shopping Venues:

· Connaught Place

· Central Cottage Industries Emporium

· Baba Kharak Singh Marg

· Janpath

· Palika Bazaar








This post first appeared on My Delhi Holiday Diary, please read the originial post: here

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