INDIA GATE

This 42 meter high archway situated in the heart of Delhi city is much taller in the hearts of India. It resembles Even though the India Gate was constructed as a war memorial, the architectural style of the monument makes it appear like an epitome of triumph. Much similar to Arch of Constantine, outside the Coliseum in Rome, India gate was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens.

India Gate got an additional structure in the form of a black marble plinth, with a reversed rifle capped by a soldier’s helmet after the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. This structure is situated beneath the memorial archway and is bounded by flames on four eternal sides. This is called Amar Jawan Jyoti. India Gate is counted amongst the most significant war memorials in the country.

What we all know is that India Gate has an essential place in the Indian history, but what many of us may not know is that the memorial has an important spot in the heart of Delhiites. Whenever there is a moment of distress or an occasion to celebrate, India Gate is the perfect spot for that.

People visit the place with families to spend some quality time with each other. Food vendors around the area add to the pleasure of hanging out with family and friends. The sprawling India Gate lawns provide an opportunity to play around and rejoice.

A few meters away from the gate, you can find a canopy, which was built, similar to the pavilion of Mahabalipuram. This canopy stands as a memory to King George V.

How to Reach?

India Gate is very well connected through the roads. Private cars, Taxis, Auto rickshaws, Buses; all forms of transportation can take you to reach India Gate. The nearest metro station to the India Gate is Central Secretariat located on the yellow and the violet line. Also, nearby is the Pragati Maidan/ Supreme Court Metro station on the Blue line.

Best Time to Visit India Gate

The best time to visit is between 7 pm and 9:30 pm. During this time, the structure will be illuminated. If you visit in the evening, you can find many street food vendors selling local snacks, Ice-cream and other delicacies.

If you visit in January, you ought to witness the parade that passes through the India Gate on Jan 26th, the Republic day.