India Gate

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Central Secretariat or Khan Market stations, then a short walk.
• Location: At the eastern end of Kartavya Path.
• Nearby: The National War Memorial is just behind the arch.

The story of India Gate

India Gate was designed by Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931 to remember Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. The names of more than 13,000 soldiers are carved on it.

The wide lawns and avenue of Kartavya Path link it to the President's House. The Republic Day parade passes here every 26 January.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Locals gather here on summer evenings.
• Walk Kartavya Path towards the President's House.
• Try street snacks from the vendors on the lawns.

What's around India Gate

• National War MemorialBehind India Gate.
• Kartavya PathGrand ceremonial avenue.
• Humayun's Tomb15 minutes by taxi.
• Khan MarketShops and cafés nearby.

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