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The India Gate New Delhi

Delhi Tours with India Gate Sightseeing The largest war memorial arch of the country, India Gate Delhi is the most prominent landmark of the national capital city of India. Situated in the heart of the capital city, this war memorial was designed by the founder of New Delhi, Sir Edward Lutyens to honor the unknown soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the British Indian Empire. The memoirs of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the World War I and Third Anglo-Afghan War are inscribed on the walls of the India Gate.

India Gate is an arch memorial for the martyrs, Amar jawan jyoti (burning since 1971) a never-ceasing flame that burns day and night under the humungous arch to pay homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971. This arch shape gate was made out of Bharatpur stone.

Being, situated in the heart of Delhi is, perhaps the most easily accessible Delhi’s tourist attraction. It is visited by local people and tourists in large number.

The best time to visit this extraordinary creation is during the sunset, when the structure is floodlit and the atmosphere becomes pleasant. Large numbers of crowd hang out eating ice-creams, Bhel puri. Visitors can enjoy boating in the water bodies alongside the green lawns. Fountains placed nearby are also illuminated with multi colored lights to add further glory to the ambience.

Quick facts Of India Gate

Location: Rajpath, New Delhi
Year of Construction: 1921
Built By: Sir Edwin Lutyens
Spread Over: 42-metre tall/ 306000m˛ in area/ 625m diameter
Significance: All India War Memorial
Construction System: Red sand stone and granite

Tourist Information

Timings: All days 7.00 a.m - 9.30 p.m
Best time to visit: October to April (during Republic Celebration)
How to reach: Nearest Metro station is Central Secretariat

An important attraction of Golden Triangle Tour Delhi India, India Gate is also included in all the common itineraries of Delhi tours and travels. Kick of your tour to Lutyens’ Delhi which this imposing structure for an outstanding experience which you will love to treasure and relish in forever.

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