On New Delhi’s central ceremonial axis, India Gate is a 42-metre-high war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens. From Jasola, it makes a central Delhi outing, with lawns and fountains around the memorial and Kartavya Path extending toward Rashtrapati Bhavan.
This guide covers the memorial, metro access and practical details for the nearby public spaces.
- Location: Central New Delhi.
- Memorial: Designed by Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to soldiers who died in war.
- Metro: Central Secretariat is a station serving the area.
- Children’s Park: Seasonal opening hours apply.
India Gate and the surrounding civic precinct
India Gate stands in a central civic precinct that includes Kartavya Path, the lawns and fountains around the memorial. The memorial commemorates 70,000 soldiers who died fighting for the British Army during World War I.
The memorial’s walls also bear the names of more than 13,516 soldiers killed in the Afghan war of 1919. The memorial is floodlit after nightfall, while some areas are not accessible after dark.
Kartavya Path runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan through Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Its broad central axis places the memorial within a larger government district, rather than as an isolated monument.
How do you get from Jasola to India Gate?
From HOTEL H.C GRAND, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh station is about 9 minutes away on foot. From there, check the current metro route to Central Secretariat, on the Yellow and Violet lines, which serves India Gate. Nearby central sights mentioned in the metro itinerary include Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum.
For road travel, check Delhi Traffic Police advisories for current diversions before setting out.
If you’re choosing between metro and road for the Jasola leg, the guide to getting around Jasola and South Delhi covers local transport options.
Delhi Tourism pages differ on the recommended metro station for India Gate: one names Central Secretariat, while another names Pragati Maidan. Check the official site before you go, and confirm your route for the day.
A walk around the lawns and nearby views
The lawns and fountains around India Gate are part of the visit, so allow time to walk through the open spaces around the memorial. Kartavya Path provides a longer axis toward Rashtrapati Bhavan and Vijay Chowk; you can take in the avenue and memorial as one central precinct.
Kartavya Path is open around the clock, but access to some areas around India Gate is restricted after dark. The memorial is floodlit at night, so keep the distinction between seeing it illuminated and accessing every surrounding area in mind.
Access, events and visitor guidance
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India Gate’s public spaces have different access details, so check the specific place you plan to visit. Children’s Park at India Gate is open 9:30 AM–7:30 PM from 1 April to 30 September, and 9:30 AM–5:30 PM from 1 October to 31 March.
Delhi Tourism gives differing descriptions of India Gate’s general opening hours and entry details. Some areas are not accessible after dark, so verify current access information with Delhi Tourism before your visit. For road journeys, also check Delhi Traffic Police advisories for diversions.
For another Delhi landmark outing from Jasola, you can plan a visit to Humayun’s Tomb.
FAQs
What is India Gate?
India Gate is a 42-metre-high war memorial in central New Delhi, designed by Edwin Lutyens.
Which metro station should you use for India Gate?
Central Secretariat or Pragati Maidan. Confirm the current recommendation and route before travelling.
Is Children’s Park open all day?
No. Its hours vary by season: it closes earlier from 1 October to 31 March than from 1 April to 30 September.
Can you access the India Gate area after dark?
India Gate is floodlit after nightfall, but some areas are not accessible then. Check current access details before your visit.