Rashtrapati Bhavan
Monument · New Delhi, Delhi

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Photo: Tamjeed Ahmed · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rashtrapati Bhavan was completed in 1929 as the viceroy's house. The complex includes the main building, Mughal Gardens, and a museum. Limited areas open to visitors on scheduled days.

On day 2 of Delhi: Old & New

Good to know

Tickets
Access is restricted; book official tours in advance.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours for museum and gardens.
Best time
February to March when gardens open to the public.
Getting there
Metro to Central Secretariat station, then a short walk.

Itineraries with Rashtrapati Bhavan

Day 2 of Delhi: Old & New

India Gate and National Museum

How Rashtrapati Bhavan 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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Rashtrapati Bhavan questions

Can visitors enter Rashtrapati Bhavan?

The main residence stays closed to the public. Only the museum and gardens allow entry on select dates.

What are the opening hours of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Hours vary by season and event. Confirm current timings on the official Rashtrapati Bhavan website.

Is photography allowed inside Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Photography is permitted in the gardens and museum but prohibited inside the main building.

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