India Gate is a 42-metre-high war memorial in central New Delhi, about 5.6 km from a three-star hotel in Karol Bagh. Its lawns, fountains and position on Central Vista make it a city outing that you can combine with other central Delhi sights.
- Location: Central New Delhi, on Kartavya Path.
- From Karol Bagh: Karol Bagh Metro Station is the starting point for the metro journey.
- Nearest metro station to India Gate: Delhi Tourism names Central Secretariat, though another Delhi Tourism page names Pragati Maidan.
- Access: Delhi Tourism describes India Gate as open 24 hours daily, but some areas are not accessible after dark.
India Gate and its setting
India Gate is a central New Delhi war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens. The monument commemorates soldiers who died in war, and its surrounding lawns and fountains form part of the public setting.
Delhi Tourism describes the memorial as a tribute to 70,000 soldiers who died fighting for the British Army during World War I. Its walls also bear the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan war of 1919.
Delhi Tourism says the foundation of India Gate was laid in 1920 and the memorial was unveiled in 1933. The monument is floodlit after nightfall, although access to some areas is restricted after dark.
How do you get from Karol Bagh to India Gate?
From Karol Bagh, you can begin at Karol Bagh Metro Station. Delhi Tourism identifies Central Secretariat on the Yellow and Violet lines as the nearest metro station to India Gate.
Delhi Tourism pages differ on which metro station to use: one names Central Secretariat and another names Pragati Maidan. Check the route information for your travel day before choosing a station. The Karol Bagh Metro Stations guide can help you orient yourself at the starting end of the trip.
If you are planning more than the memorial, Delhi Tourism’s metro itinerary includes India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum among the central Delhi sights accessible from Central Secretariat station. You can shape the day around that group rather than treating India Gate as an isolated stop.
What can you see around the memorial?
At India Gate, the memorial itself, its inscribed walls and the surrounding lawns and fountains are the main features described by Delhi Tourism. Take in the monument and its setting together: the open grounds are part of what gives the memorial its place in central New Delhi.
The lawns and fountains are visitor attractions, and the monument is floodlit after nightfall. Since some areas are not accessible after dark, plan to see the grounds you want to visit during the day, then check the current access details before setting out.
India Gate can also fit into a wider central Delhi outing. Delhi Tourism’s metro itinerary groups it with major civic and cultural sights, including Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum. The one-day Delhi route from Karol Bagh offers a related way to think about planning the day.
How does India Gate connect to Central Vista?
Kartavya Path runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan through Vijay Chowk to India Gate, placing the memorial at the eastern end of this central Delhi route. Delhi Tourism describes Kartavya Path as open 24 hours on all days.
That layout makes the avenue and memorial natural parts of the same outing. If you are using the metro, Central Secretariat is associated with several central Delhi attractions in Delhi Tourism’s itinerary, while the pages differ on the recommended station for India Gate. Confirm your route before you travel.
Access rules, events and timing
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–7:30 PM from 1 April to 30 September, and 9:30 AM–5:30 PM from 1 October
Delhi Tourism describes India Gate as open 24 hours daily, while noting that some areas are not accessible after dark. Its pages give differing descriptions of opening hours, so check the official site before you go.
Children’s Park at India Gate has seasonal 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. Check the operator’s official information before planning around the park’s hours.
Road access can change with traffic restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police maintains a page for traffic diversions and advisories; check it before travelling if you plan to go by road.
FAQs
Is India Gate free to visit?
Delhi Tourism lists entry as free and photography charges as nil. Access to some areas may be restricted after dark.
Which metro station is closest to India Gate?
Delhi Tourism pages name both Central Secretariat and Pragati Maidan, so the recommended station differs between those pages. Check current route information before you set out.
Can you visit India Gate at night?
Delhi Tourism describes India Gate as open 24 hours daily and says the monument is floodlit after nightfall. Some areas are not accessible after dark.
What else can you combine with India Gate?
Delhi Tourism’s metro itinerary groups India Gate with Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and the National Museum. For another New Delhi landmark, the Jantar Mantar visitor guide covers a separate city outing.