India Gate

India Gate was located in New Delhi. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1921. Its height was 42mtr. The entire archway is supported on Red Bharatpur Stone. The shallow vaulted ball at the top was projected to be filled with burning oil on anniversaries. India Gate is raised as a memorial for the 90,000 soldiers who laid their lives during World War I. The foundation stone was laid by HRH the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and the monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later after India had said goodbye to its imperial rulers. It is in the form of a flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who perished in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971. 

In summer evenings India Gate surroundings was used for relaxation popularly. In winters it be used as a popular picnic spot.

You can book a package tour to India or a Golden triangle trip to visit India gate and other historical places of India

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