India Gate

Overview

India Gate is a war memorial arch at the eastern end of Kartavya Path, formerly Rajpath. Designed by Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, it commemorates Indian soldiers who died in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, and many of their names are inscribed on its walls.

In 2022 the nearby National War Memorial took over the eternal flame, and a statue of Subhas Chandra Bose was installed beneath the canopy behind the arch. The lawns around it are a favourite evening gathering place.

What to look for

• The arch's carved sandstone and the names on its walls
• The long vista down Kartavya Path toward Rashtrapati Bhavan
• The National War Memorial nearby
• The arch lit up after dark

Visiting tips

• It is usually a short stop: many tours drive past or stop for photographs.
• Evenings and weekends are crowded; early morning is calm.
• Combine it with the National War Memorial and the drive along Kartavya Path.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at India Gate, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Akshardham Bangla Sahib Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Lotus Temple Qutub Minar Red Fort Chandni Chowk