Situated at the banks of the Yamuna river, Delhi, the capital of India, maybe a vibrant modern city with an ancient and eventful history. the town with its multi-faceted culture can aptly said to be a microcosm of the entire nation. Visit to the town offers a singular two-in-one experience as New Delhi with its wide roads and high rise buildings gives a feel of being during a contemporary city whereas a stroll down the streets of Delhi can easily take one to a bygone era with its narrow lanes and old ‘havelis’. Delhi has thousands of historical monuments and places of spiritual importance.

India Gate, a crucial monument of the town, maybe a memorial inbuilt commemoration of quite 80,000 Indian soldiers who were killed during the war I. The monument is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens. India gate earlier named was All India War Memorial. the planning of India gate is nearly almost like its French counterpart war memorial, the Arc-de-Triomphe.

The building is formed of red stone that rises piecemeal into an enormous molding. On top of the arch, INDIA is written on each side. Names of over 70,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the monument in whose memory it’s built. there’s a shallow domed bowl at the highest, which was intended to be crammed with burning oil at special occasions.

At the bottom of the India Gate, there’s another memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti that was added after independence. This eternal flame was lighted in commemoration of the unknown soldiers who laid their lives to serve this nation.

The lush green lawns, Children Park and therefore the famous yacht club around the place make it an ideal picnic spot. The cool evening breeze near the fountains of India gate attracts Thousands of tourists daily. within the evenings, India gate is illuminated with the number of lights around it that provide it a powerful appeal. Standing near the bottom of the monument one can have an honest view of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The beautifully lit-up monument provides a memorable background against the darkening sky. Even in daylight, the stretch between India Gate and therefore the Rashtrapati Bhavan offers a splendid view.

Every year on 26th January India gate stands witness to the Beautiful Republic Day parade where the latest advancements of defense technology are displayed. The parade is additionally an honest platform to possess a glimpse at the colorful and diverse cultural heritage of India as artists from everywhere the country perform on the occasion.

My Experience

This is a must-visit place if you are in Delhi. One can visit with family or friends, it looks beautiful at night when it is lit up with the tricolor. It doesn’t matter that you are Indian or not but you should come to India gate for look at the beauty of India this is the great and big gate in New Delhi. You can also take pictures and enjoying here.