India Gate
India Gate is a 42-meter war memorial arch built in the 1920s, commemorating around 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, with the names of the fallen inscribed on the structure. It anchors the eastern end of Rajpath, Delhi's grand ceremonial boulevard, flanked by wide lawns that are a popular evening gathering spot for locals.
The surrounding area includes the Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers) and the National War Memorial nearby, and the whole precinct is especially pleasant in the evening when it's lit up and cooler, with food vendors and families common on the lawns.
India Gate FAQs
No, it's an open public monument with no entry fee.
Evening, when it's illuminated and the surrounding lawns are at their liveliest, though it's also worth seeing in daylight for photos.
Yes, it commemorates roughly 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I and related conflicts, with names inscribed on the structure.
30-45 minutes for the monument and surrounding lawns.
Yes, it sits at one end of Rajpath, within reach of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the government secretariat buildings.
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