India Gate and Rajpath Travel

Introduction

All India War Memorial or better known as India Gate is a memorial to salute and remember the soldiers who sacrificed their life in World War-1. And Raj Path (means Kings Way) is a ceremonial road in the famous financial center of Delhi, Connaught Place where the Annual Republic Parade takes place on 26 January. Republic Day Parade of India that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium is actually started from Raj Path. India gate is a national monument that catches number of visitors every day. India gate is a wonderful stone arch of victory with 42 meter height which is located in the Eastern Side of Rajpath Road. You will find the Raj path and India gate both are occupied with well-maintained lawns, waterways and rows of trees on the roads.

History

The Raj path or formally known as Kings Way was made by the British architect Edwin Lutyens. Most of the buildings which can see near about to Raj path were designed by Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Raj Path, the road leads to the magnificent President House of India. India Gate is situated at the end of the Raj Path road. India Gate was built in 1921 by the British Duke of Connaught; later on the monument was dedicated to Lord Viceroy (Lord Irwin) in 1931.

Architectures and developments

The pillars and monument designing of India Gate is built over a platform of Red Bharatpur stone. The designing of India Gate was done by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The monument of India gate is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. You will see the INDIA is mentioned in the bold letters over the India Gate Top along with the signs of XIX and MCM, which means the names of all martyrs soldiers of the World War I and Afghan War in 1919. Thus, India Gate is the place where patriotism is encouraged in all national and international visitors. See the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ a flame which has been ignited since Indo-Pak war 1971, and a Rifle along with a soldiers cap at the India Gate that symbolizing tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters and martyrs. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was set ablaze at later on times when British rulers left India. People used to come and enjoy their leisure time at India gate as the main picnic spot in New Delhi. You can easily view the clear picture of the Rashtrapati Bhawan from India gate.

Sites and structures

India Gate is considered as an attractive historical, national and picnic tourists spot in Delhi. You will find the lush green lawns in the back drop of India gate. In winter and summers, any time people find good relaxation while sitting or playing at the India Gate’s Lawns. See the alluring water fountains and trees or greenery around the India Gate, which will add on the interests in your trip. During nights you can watch the mesmerizing colourful lightings at the India gate premises. You can enjoy the small water ridings on the waterways situated at the India gate.

RajPath is a royal avenue for the Republic of India. The road moves from president house through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium in Delhi. Raj path is the prominent road in Delhi, where annual republic day parade takes place on 26th Jan.

How to reach

India Gate is located at the end of the RajPath at the central Delhi near Connaught place and Jan path market. You can take the nearest metro of Pragati Maidan metro station to reach at India Gate as well as the bus from either part in the city.