India Gate is a 42-metre-high war memorial in central New Delhi, with lawns and fountains around it. Its setting on Central Vista makes it a natural stop for seeing the memorial and other central landmarks; Airport Hotel Mayank Residency is about 13.3 km away.
- India Gate was designed by Edwin Lutyens.
- Central Secretariat is Delhi Tourism’s named nearest Metro station.
- The lawns and fountains are visitor attractions, and the monument is floodlit after nightfall.
- Entry is free; check current access details before travelling.
What to see around India Gate
India Gate is the focal point of a public setting that includes lawns and fountains. The memorial was designed by Edwin Lutyens and commemorates soldiers who died fighting for the British Army during World War I.
Delhi Tourism describes the memorial’s history and inscriptions. One account gives the foundation year as 1920 and the unveiling as 1933; another gives the foundation-stone year as 1921 and says the monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later.
The walls bear the names of more than 13,500 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan war of 1919; one account gives the figure as more than 13,516.
The lawns and fountains are part of the visit, and the monument is floodlit after nightfall. India Gate is open around the clock, though some areas are inaccessible after dark, so plan your time with access in mind.
How do you get to Central Vista from the airport area?
Delhi Tourism names Central Secretariat as the nearest Metro station to India Gate, while another page names Pragati Maidan. Check Delhi Tourism’s current guidance when planning your route.
Central Secretariat is served by the Yellow and Violet lines. From there, Delhi Tourism’s Metro itinerary includes India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum among the central attractions accessible from the station. For a broader route-planning overview, this guide to using the New Delhi Metro from the airport area covers the network.
Walking the lawns and nearby public spaces
- Opening hours
- 9:30 AM–7:30 PM from 1 April to 30 September, and 9:30 AM–5:30 PM from 1 October
Kartavya Path runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan through Vijay Chowk to India Gate, linking several central spaces in one route. The road is open around the clock, making it possible to pair the memorial with a walk along this central axis.
Children’s Park at India Gate has seasonal opening hours: 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, according to NDMC. If the park is part of your plan, confirm its hours before setting out.
Security, access and current notices
Access around India Gate can vary by area and time, and some parts are not accessible after dark. Delhi Tourism gives different descriptions of the monument’s hours across its pages, so check the official site before you go.
Road restrictions may also affect your approach. Delhi Traffic Police maintains a page for traffic diversions and advisories; check it before travelling for current restrictions.
Combining India Gate with another central stop
Central Secretariat provides a practical starting point for combining India Gate with other central sights. Delhi Tourism’s Metro itinerary includes Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum alongside India Gate, so you can shape the outing around the places you plan to visit.
For a fuller day plan starting in the airport area, the one-day Delhi itinerary lays out a wider city outing.
Kartavya Path connects Rashtrapati Bhavan, Vijay Chowk and India Gate. You can use that sequence to make the memorial part of a wider central walk, while checking access and road advisories for your chosen route.
FAQs
Is entry to India Gate free?
Entry is free, and photography charges are nil. Check current access guidance before your visit.
Which Metro station should you use for India Gate?
Delhi Tourism pages name both Central Secretariat and Pragati Maidan. Central Secretariat is identified as the nearest station on one page, so verify the current recommendation when planning.
Can you visit India Gate after dark?
The monument is floodlit after nightfall, while some areas are not accessible after dark.