National War Memorial (New Delhi)

Location of National War Memorial

Located

Memorial located behind the India Gate canopy and across the National Stadium.

Address:

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Marg Area, India Gate, New Delhi - 110001

Source: Google Map

How to Reach?

National War museum has become part of the HOHO Bus Circuit as one of the Attractions.

Did You Know (Interesting Facts)

1. Happens to be Country’s first war memorial built by Goverment of India!
2. It's a homage to over 26,000 soldiers who have sacrificed their lives since independence.
3. The memorial is designed drawing inspiration from "Chakravuh formation".
4. The project has been executed at a cost of Rs. 176 crore and its design was selected through a global competition.
5. The names of 25,942 battle casualties have been inscribed across 16 walls
6. Spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex
7. Six bronze murals, made by noted sculptor Ram Sutar

Timings

You can visit the National War Memorial from 9 am to 6:30 pm (November to March) and from 9 am to 7:30 pm (April to October).

Note: The entry to the National War Memorial is restricted on certain days/timings.

Average Visit Duration

30-45 minutes

Entry Fee

Free (No Charges)

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Other Interesting Attractions worth visiting in Delhi

• • Mughal Garden ( Open Only in Feb - Mar)
• • Waste to Wonder Park
• • Qutab Minar

Source: Wiki/National_War_Museum

Nationalwarmemorial.gov.in

*News Source: NDTV

Curator : Surojit Ghosh