India Gate

The India Gate is a war memorial of 82000 soldiers who died during 1914 - 1921 in the First World War in France and is located in New Delhi.

India Gate Delhi is one of the most well-known monuments. India Gate's foundation stone was laid in 1920, and the structure was unveiled in 1933. The height of India Gate is 42m (134.4ft) tall and 9.1m wide. The India Gate was built by Edwin Lutyens, and was dedicated to all Indian soldiers of the British Army who died in World War I. Another memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti, was added later and was dedicated to soldiers who died in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.

The India Gate is flanked by lush green lawns, a popular picnic spot, especially in the afternoons and evenings of winter and summer. Morning and evening walkers also use the wide roads surrounding India Gate. There is also a small pond nearby where boating can be enjoyed.

Things to do in India Gate

• Morning walk: Immersing yourself in the magnificent layout of the structure and the surrounding area is a wonderful way to start the day. Early morning walks on Rajpath, where India Gate is located, are popular among tourists, seniors, and joggers.
• Enjoy a picnic: The India Gate Delhi is not only a morning destination, but it is also a place where people come to spend quality time with their sweethearts or families and have picnics.
• Attend the Light Show: Every night at night, India Gate gleams with a magnificent light show adorned by the flow of water in fountains planted nearby. This makes for an unforgettable sight and eye candy.
• Do photographs: India Gate Delhi attracts a large crowd of history buffs and architecture fans due to its structure, which also serves as a popular scenic destination.

Timings	India Gate can be visited at any time of day or night. Boating hours are restricted from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The light show runs from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Ticket Prices	There is no entry fee.
Location	Kartavya Path, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Nearest Metro Station	Central Secretariat Metro station, located 2.3 kilometers from India Gate.

Nearby Attractions:

• Jama Masjid - 1 km
• Gurudwara Shri Bangla Sahib - 3 km
• Rashtrapati Bhavan - 3.5 km
• Humayuns Tomb - 4 km
• Mughal Garden - 5 km
• Red Fort (Lal Qila) - 7 km
• Lotus Temple - 11 km
• Qutub Minar - 12 km