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Raj Ghat Delhi – Timings, Entry Fee, Location, Opening Time, Closing Time, History, Information.
Raj Ghat in Delhi is a sacred place of India. It is a most visited memorial that is dedicated to the “Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
It is located on the banks of the River Yamuna. Black marble spot( Samadhi of Gandhi Ji) with scribed ‘Hey Ram’, the last words of Mahatma Gandhi mark the place where Gandhi Ji was cremated on 31st January, 1948 after one day of his assassination on 30th January, 1948.
This place symbolizes the simplicity of Gandhi Ji’s living, his ideology and teachings. Raj Ghat area also contains samadhis (cremation spot) of many other famous leaders of India.
Memorials in the vicinity of Raj Ghat Delhi
- Vijay Ghat (memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri)
- Shantivan (memorial of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru)
- Shakti Sthal (memorial of Indira Gandhi)
- Veer Bhoomi (memorial of Rajiv Gandhi)
- Karma Bhumi (memorial of Shankar Dayal Sharma)
- Rashtriya Smriti Sthal (memorial of Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
Raj Ghat, Delhi complete information about timings, entry fee etc.
FAQ
Q1. Where is Raj Ghat situated?
Ans. Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Raj Ghat Gandhi Smriti, Ring Road, New Delhi – 110006.
Q2. What are the timings of the opening and closing of Raj Ghat?
Ans. Opening time – 6:30 a.m
Closing time – 6:00 p.m.
(All days of the week)
Q 3. What is the entry fee?
Ans. It is free to visit Raj Ghat. There is no camera fee.
Q4. Which metro station is nearest?
Ans. Delhi Gate (violet line) – 800 meter away. Indraprastha on blue line 0 2 km. Chandani Chowk on yellow line – 3 km.
Nearest bus terminal – Kashmiri Gate
Nearest Railway station :-Old Delhi railway station and New Delhi railway station.
Time needed to explore Raj Ghat
Two to three hours
Raj Ghat Delhi phone number
011 2336 3607
011 25675 609
How to reach Raj Ghat?
Nearest airport – Indira Gandhi Airport, Delhi
There are many tourist buses and public transport available to reach Raj Ghat.
Q. Which is the best time to visit Raj ghat?
Answer :- October to March
Q. Which are other famous places nearby Raj Ghat, Delhi ?
Answer :- You may visit other attractions of Delhi within 6 to 7 kilometres.
- Red fort (2.1 km)
- Jama Masjid (2.5 km away)
- Agrasen ki Baoli (3.7 km)
- Jantar Mantar (4.4km)
- Cannaught place (4.5 km)
- Purana Quila (5.0 km)
- India Gate (5.5 km )
- Rashtrapati Bhavan (6.8 km )
When you are in Delhi or planning to visit Delhi. Don’t forget to visit Raj Ghat, the moat serene and sacred place and pay your homage to the great leader and father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.