India Gate
Monument · New Delhi, Delhi

India Gate

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It commemorates Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Names of over 13,000 soldiers are inscribed on its walls. Visitors come for the scale of the structure and the surrounding lawns.

On day 2 of Delhi: Old & New

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
1 hour.
Best time
Evenings for the lighting.
Getting there
Nearest metro is Central Secretariat station.

Itineraries with India Gate

Day 2 of Delhi: Old & New

India Gate and National Museum

How India Gate fits into a day.
  1. 9:00India GateIndia Gate
  2. 10:30Rashtrapati BhavanRashtrapati Bhavan
  3. 14:00National Museum Lesser GalleriesNational Museum
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India Gate questions

Is India Gate open 24 hours?

The monument is accessible at all times. The surrounding park closes at night.

Can visitors climb India Gate?

No climbing is allowed on the structure.

What is written on India Gate?

Names of fallen soldiers from the wars are inscribed on the walls.

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