{"id":6337,"date":"2021-07-19T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=6337"},"modified":"2024-09-25T06:49:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T06:49:12","slug":"facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Facts About India Gate, New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">many tourists who come to India<\/a> and visit New Delhi not just to have a <strong>glance at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/agra-tours\/taj-mahal-agra.html\">Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>, but also to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/india-gate-delhi.html\"><strong>visit the India gate<\/strong><\/a>. It holds so much history and myths that tourists to date want to have a view of it at least once when they are here. Be it any rally, or dedication for the great personality, it is always India gate which is said to be the place of honor. It is one of the major attractions in New Delhi. New Delhi is a city popularly known as the <strong>national capital of India<\/strong>. India Gate is not just a popular tourist monument but also holds some interesting facts that you might want to know.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#10-interesting-facts-about-the-india-gate\" >10 Interesting Facts About The India Gate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-the-real-purpose\" ># The Real Purpose:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-the-real-name\" ># The Real Name:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-construction\" ># Construction:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-another-statue\" ># Another Statue:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-the-24%c3%977-flame\" ># The 24&#215;7 Flame:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-the-time-needed\" ># The Time Needed:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-it-is-not-just-the-wall\" ># It Is Not Just The Wall:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-a-patriotic-attraction\" ># A Patriotic Attraction:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-known-for-special-events\" ># Known For Special Events:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-gate-new-delhi\/#-india-engagement\" ># India Engagement:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-interesting-facts-about-the-india-gate\"><\/span><strong>10 Interesting Facts About The India Gate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-the-real-purpose\"><\/span><strong># The Real Purpose<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India gate has been marked prominently as the top-notch landmark of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/\"><strong>Delhi<\/strong><\/a> in the early 20th century. It is <strong>located on the Rajpath<\/strong> which is an aid to be situated in the heart of New Delhi. This monument was built ideally to commemorate those brave soldiers who were part of the <strong>British Indian Army<\/strong> but unfortunately had lost their lives when they were fighting in the <strong>Afgan and World War 1 wars.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-the-real-name\"><\/span><strong># The Real Name<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most people are in the misconception that the <strong>India gate is the real name of this monument<\/strong>. But the fact is it was changed in the site of the <strong>Indian Army\u2019s tomb<\/strong> soon after the country\u2019s independence. Otherwise, previously it was named the India war memorial. This monument is not just a commemoration but also a site that is popular for the <strong>Amar Jawan Jyoti<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-construction\"><\/span><strong># Construction<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you can have a look at <strong>India gates amole of pictures<\/strong> you won\u2019t be surprised to know that it has the construction matching to the British empress design of the colony they had when they were ruling in India. But the cat is this gate was designed considering the concept of <strong>Paris Arc De Triomphe<\/strong> in mind. It is not the shortest one but comes 42 meters high. It was <strong>Sir Edwin Lutyens<\/strong> who laid its core foundation who was also a popular architect in Delhi. This gate was made with the place sandstones and needless to say it is still standing strong and intact.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read also: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-near-delhi-in-november\/\">Top Weekend Getaways from Delhi in November<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-near-delhi-in-october\/\">Explore Amazing October Destinations Around Delhi<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-another-statue\"><\/span><strong># Another Statue<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India gate also had another statue of the personality called <strong>Great George V.<\/strong> basically when India was under the ruling of the British empire, Great George V was the emperor during that time. It has been installed with the India Gate premises. But soon after the independence and the controversies related to the site, this statue was removed and then installed in the Coronation park along with some other statues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-the-24%c3%977-flame\"><\/span><strong># The 24&#215;7 Flame<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The flame called <strong>Amar Jawan Jyoti<\/strong> is said to be alighting all the time in this gate. When you plan to visit here, you can surely have a look at it. It is said to be in the memory of the <strong>1971 martyrs who fight in the Indo-Pak war<\/strong>. It is also called to be the shrine wherein the arrangement is made on a cenotaph with the black color of the marbles. You will also see a rifle placed on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Suggested Delhi Packages<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8739&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-the-time-needed\"><\/span><strong># The Time Needed<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is said that building such a type of monument was never an easy job. Just like the Taj Mahal holds importance and a sign of love India gate is said to be the Martyrs memorial which took quite a long time to build. Nearly 10 years were taken to complete the construction. It was the Duke of Connaught who laid the <strong>foundation on February 10th, 1921.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-it-is-not-just-the-wall\"><\/span><strong># It Is Not Just The Wall<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India Gate is an amazing monument but it is not just made of black marble. Rather there are a lot many things related to it. If you have a closer look, you will find the name inscribed on the walls. There are nearly\u00a0 <strong>13,218 servicemen names<\/strong> that also include the officers and also the soldiers from the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-a-patriotic-attraction\"><\/span><strong># A Patriotic Attraction<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surely you may see many people enjoying a picnic on the weekend here. But that is not it. This place is a patriotic attraction. Some so many people who come to India to have look at India Gate. It has incredible surroundings of lush green lawns where most people have a great time at night and even day to have some good moments with friends and families.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-known-for-special-events\"><\/span><strong># Known For Special Even<\/strong>ts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are so many events like 26th January and even the 15th August Parade which is organized here. Besides some of the guests from the State, and even the prime minister a president often visit India gate for paying tribute and respect to Amar Jawan Jyoti on some of the State ceremonies events.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-india-engagement\"><\/span><strong># India Engagement<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a look in a better way, you will realize that there is INDIA engraved on both sides. There are also the dates on the right and left sides of the word India which has <strong>MCMXIX (1919) and MCMXIV (1914)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surely these are so many interesting facts that must have amazed you about India gate and if these things have fascinated you then it is time to pack your bags and get the camera and catch some incredible moments of this monument. You need to get down at <strong>Barakhamba Road Metro Station<\/strong> of Delhi. It is on the <strong>blue lining which is nearly 3 km far from the India gate<\/strong>. From the metro station, you can take a taxi or even an auto at great pricing. If you get down at Rajiv Chowk metro station you can surely reach India gate in less period.<\/p>\n<p>Delhi is not just the capital of the city but it has also got some incredible places and needless to say that India Gate is one of them. So what are you waiting for? Time to pack your bags and get the best hotel which might be close to this amazing monument and have the best time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some Popular in Delhi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ListAttraction\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/how-to-reach-agra-from-delhi-by-road-train-and-air\/\">Agra from Delhi by Train<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/travel-from-delhi-to-varanasi\/\">Road Trip from Delhi to Varanasi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/how-to-travel-from-delhi-to-agra\/\">Best way to get from Delhi to Agra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-religious-places-and-temples-in-delhi\/\">Delhi Religious Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/the-most-romantic-places-in-delhi\/\">Romantic Getaways from Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-golf-courses-in-delhi-and-around\/\">Best New Delhi Golf Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-old-streets-in-delhi-to-explore-old-delhi\/\">Old Streets in Delhi &amp; Old Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-cycling-routes-around-delhi\/\">Cycling Trails in Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-art-galleries-in-delhi\/\">Delhi Art Galleries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/5-star-hotels-near-delhi-airport\/\">Delhi Best Hotels Near Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-chandni-chowk-market-delhi\/\">Shopping in Chandni Chowk Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/agrasen-ki-baoli-delhi\/\">Agrasen ki Baoli Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/20-best-bars-clubs-delhi-nightlife\/\">Nightlife Activities in Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/how-to-reach-dharamshala-from-delhi\/\">How to Reach Dharamshala from Delhi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-near-delhi-in-july\/\">Best Places to See near Delhi in July<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/delhi-international-mango-festival-date-location\/\">Delhi International Mango Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-near-delhi-in-april\/\">Delhi Near Famous Places to Visit in April<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/delhi-to-dehradun-road-trip-distance-time-routes-stopovers\/\">What is the best route for Delhi to Dehradun?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/good-news-indians-can-now-book-flight-for-dubai\/\">Good News! 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