Rajpath Delhi | Rajpath History, Images, Timings

As the name suggests, it is the royal road to Delhi. It starts from the famous Rashtrapati Bhavan and goes to the National Museum of Delhi via Vijaychak, India Gate.

Rajpath is the ceremonial route of the Indian Republic. It is surrounded on both sides by trees, ponds and green lawns, being among the most important routes of India. 

The annual Republic Day Parade is held on this road every year on 26 January. The funeral procession of popular Indian politicians passes through this road. While this road passes through the hills of Sidhi Raisena and ends at Rashtrapati Bhavan and a road from the northern side comes from Connaught place and joins it. 

Important buildings around Raj Path include the Secretariat building, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, Vijay Chowk and India Gate. 

Since there are politically important buildings in this entire region, this area is a highly protected area with a huge security system. The Delhi city was planned by the English architect Edwin Lutyens giving Rajpath an important place. The buildings around Rajpath were designed by Lutyens and another architect named Herbert Baker.

Places to Visit Near Rajpath

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official resistance of the President of India. Before independence, it was the Viceroy's residence.

India Gate

India Gate is India's War Memorial. It was built for the soldier who died during the First World War and Anglo Afgan War.

Parliament House

Parliament House which is also known as Sansad Bhavan is the house of Parliament of India. It contains Lok Sabha and Raj Sabha.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Delhi | Rashtrapati Bhavan Timings, Images, History

Rashtrapati Bhavan Delhi

Rashtrapati Bhavan is known for its impressive architecture and as the official residence of the President of India, apart from the most iconic buildings in India. This building came into existence when the country's capital was shifted from Kolkata to Delhi.

The structure was constructed to accommodate the British Viceroy and thus the building represents a classical blend of royal Mughal architecture and elegant as well as European architecture.

Apart from being inspired by the Stupa of Sanchi, this building has a beautiful dome which is constructed from red sandstone. The specialty of this place is that the row of its domes can also be seen from far away.

The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan is a beautiful piece of art which is very beautifully decorated with colorful stones and beautiful colors. On the other hand, the Ashokan Hall of the campus is completely built in Persian style, with colorful ceilings and woodwork on the floor.

The beautiful terraces, windows, canopy, present in this place, give a feeling of a different kind of aesthetic that can fascinate anyone. This place is a very unique example of art. The Presidential Estate includes a drawing room, a dining room, a banquet hall, a tennis court, a polo ground and a cricket ground, and a museum which are other attractions of the place.

The entire structure of the complex consists of 340 rooms and the complex is a four-storey building. Steel has not been used anywhere in the construction of this entire complex, which is a distinct feature of this place.

Another feature of the temple located at Rashtrapati Bhavan that distinguishes it from any other temple is that the temple built here uses bells of Buddhist Jainism in addition to Hinduism which represents different cultures.

Another attraction of the Mughal Gardens complex present here is a unique blend of Mughal and British style. Which is spread over an area of 13 acres and includes some exotic varieties of flowers.

Rashtrapati Bhavan is a very good place for the tourist who is truly a unique example of architecture.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Timings

On Saturday
12 Oct 2019 to 14 Nov 2019 : 07:40 AM to 08:40 AM
15 Nov 2019 to 14 Mar 2020 : 09:40 AM to10:40 AM

On Sunday
13 Oct 2019 to 30 Oct 2019 : 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM
01 Nov 2019 to 14 Mar 2020 : 4:10 PM to 5:10 PM
15 Mar 2020 to 30 Apr 2020 : 5:10 PM to 6:10 PM
01 May 2020 to 10 Oct 2020 : Closed due to hot weather conditions. (To recommence on 2nd Sunday of October 2020)

Things to do in Rashtrapati Bhavan

1. Rashtrapati Bhavan and Central Lawn

You can visit Rashtrapati Bhavan building and the central lawn of the building. To visit this you have to book Circuit No. 1.

2. Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex

If you are fond of artifacts and historical items then be sure to visit this museum.

3. Mughal Garden and other Garden

Mughal Garden is divided into different gardens. It is inspired from Mughal Garden in Jammu and Kashmir and garden near Taj Mahal.