Capturing Delhi in Pixel - India Gate

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Capturing Delhi in Pixel

India Gate

Delhi Memorial, originally called All-India War Memorial, monumental sandstone arch in New Delhi, dedicated to the troops of British India who died in wars fought between 1914 and 1919.
During nightfall , India gate is dramatically floodlit while the fountains nearby make a lovely display with coloured lights.
India gate stands at one end of Rajpath, and the area surrounding it is generally referred to as 'India Gate'.

The best time of the year to visit India Gate is in winters. We see the names of the late soldiers who fought in the war sculpted on the walls of the towering arch. 

Under the arch of India Gate, The eternal flames of 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' burns bright under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives.

Designed by Edwin Lutyen in a manner that the top of the arch and floor of the Rashtrapati Bhavan lie on the same elevation, it is truly a part of Lutyen's magnificent design of Delhi. 


Hours: Open now
  
Architect: Edwin Lutyens
Entry fee : free 

Parking charges at India Gate : Rs 30 per hour









Picture is taken from  - Redmi Note 5 Pro/ Faisal Quadeer 



Location: Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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