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Visit India Gate: The All India War Memorial in Delhi
Published by Devender Kundaliya, Writer
Country: India 
The Experience
India Gate, popularly known as the All India War Memorial, is the national monument of India. It is a 41-m high gateway made of red buff stone, and is located at Rajpath in New Delhi. This impressive monument, designed and planned by Edwin Lutyens, was completed in 1921, and Lutyens also designed the layout of New Delhi, which now encompasses all the major buildings of central government.
India Gate is of great historical importance for India. It was constructed in memory of the 90,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the British Army during World War I and the third Anglo-Afghan War. The names of those soldiers are engraved on the massive All India War Memorial. The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Cannaught, and Lord Irwin (the then Viceroy of India) dedicated it to the nation. India Gate lies at Rajpath, which leads to the President House. It stands at a point from where a number of roads spread out, and is located nearly a mile from Cannaught Place. Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House), North Block, South Block, and Parliament House are some of the important government buildings located near India Gate.
Below the arch of India Gate lies another memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for India after independence. It features an inverted rifle with a soldier’s helmet on top, and the words “Amar Jawan” are inscribed in Hindi on the four faces of this monument, with the eternal flame of immortal warrior—“Amar Jawan Jyoti”—burning there since 1971. On occasions of important state functions, such as Independence Day and Republic day, the Prime Minister of India visits the All India War Memorial to pay homage to soldiers who offered their supreme sacrifice for India.
The area around India Gate serves as a favourite relaxation spot for the locals who throng to the gardens around India Gate during the evening time when the All India War Memorial is lit up. The atmosphere appears like a carnival during the evenings in summers, and numerous vendors sell a wide variety of food items including fruit salad, bhelpuri, pakodas, ice cream, tea, soft drinks, etc. You can also enjoy the performance of monkeys on the road as well as the snake charmers around India Gate.
The most special event to watch at India Gate is the Republic Day parade that is held on 26th of January every year. This all-inclusive Republic Day parade includes a display of the Indian armed forces of India as well as the rich culture of different regions of the country. People love to see marching soldiers, missiles, tanks, as well as the folk dances performed by artists from different states. However, you need to purchase a special pass to watch the Republic Day parade at India Gate, which is available at most tourist offices.
India Gate is of great historical importance for India. It was constructed in memory of the 90,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the British Army during World War I and the third Anglo-Afghan War. The names of those soldiers are engraved on the massive All India War Memorial. The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Cannaught, and Lord Irwin (the then Viceroy of India) dedicated it to the nation. India Gate lies at Rajpath, which leads to the President House. It stands at a point from where a number of roads spread out, and is located nearly a mile from Cannaught Place. Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House), North Block, South Block, and Parliament House are some of the important government buildings located near India Gate.
Below the arch of India Gate lies another memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for India after independence. It features an inverted rifle with a soldier’s helmet on top, and the words “Amar Jawan” are inscribed in Hindi on the four faces of this monument, with the eternal flame of immortal warrior—“Amar Jawan Jyoti”—burning there since 1971. On occasions of important state functions, such as Independence Day and Republic day, the Prime Minister of India visits the All India War Memorial to pay homage to soldiers who offered their supreme sacrifice for India.
The area around India Gate serves as a favourite relaxation spot for the locals who throng to the gardens around India Gate during the evening time when the All India War Memorial is lit up. The atmosphere appears like a carnival during the evenings in summers, and numerous vendors sell a wide variety of food items including fruit salad, bhelpuri, pakodas, ice cream, tea, soft drinks, etc. You can also enjoy the performance of monkeys on the road as well as the snake charmers around India Gate.
The most special event to watch at India Gate is the Republic Day parade that is held on 26th of January every year. This all-inclusive Republic Day parade includes a display of the Indian armed forces of India as well as the rich culture of different regions of the country. People love to see marching soldiers, missiles, tanks, as well as the folk dances performed by artists from different states. However, you need to purchase a special pass to watch the Republic Day parade at India Gate, which is available at most tourist offices.
When to Go to India Gate New Delhi
India Gate is located in the central area of the city. Kendriya Terminal (Central Secretariat) serves as the nearest metro station to India Gate. You can also reach the All India War Memorial using public transport from different parts of the city or by using taxi or auto rickshaw. Some other tourist attractions worth exploring near India Gate include Parliament House, Cannaught Place, and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Odds n' Ends
For classical music lovers, October can also be a good time to visit India Gate. In October, Swar Utsav is organized by Delhi Tourism Department at the beautiful lawns of India Gate. People attend this event in large numbers to watch the performance of Indian classical musicians coming from different parts of the country.
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