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The India Gate - an imposing structure & war memorial

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India Gate, an impressive 42-meters high structure is a ceremonial memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in honor of soldiers who laid their lives fighting in the world war. The unknown soldiers who laid down their lives were the Indians serving in the British Imperial Army. The inspiring structure from where stretches the huge andverdant lawns holds an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti). The purpose is basically to honorand commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who had lost their lives who had fought from the side of British Army during the World War. It also bears the name of over 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in dreadful Afghan war of the year 1919.India Gate situated close to Rastrapati Bhavan attracts many tourists every day. It is also the weekend tourist spot for Delhites who come to relax and enjoy their times.

India Gate is also addressed as “The War Memorial” an "Arc-de-Triomphe" holds similarity to the French War Memorial. It stands like an Archway exactly in the centre of road. The eternal flame was lit in the year 1971 in remembrance of unknown soldiers who gave their lives protecting India from outsiders.

From the very underneath of the arch tourists can take a clear view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is open for the tourists all around the year. Whether it is broad day light or evening, tourists can catch the glimpse of events and life. It is the chirpier environment around India Gate all the time. Tourists from all walks of life come and visit the place.

Also famous as the 'All India War Memorial', the India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed Chandigarh, besides the whole of New Delhi city. The pedestal stone of India Gate of Delhi was laid by the Duke of Connaught. The structure of India Gate of Delhi was finished in the month of February and year 1921.

It is the famous picnic spot for the denizens of Delhi. It is strategically located on the eastern end of the Jan path leading to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Seen from tourists perspective, it is one of the fabulous recreation spots to spend some really quality evening time. Tourists can also go around and spend the mirthful winters.

India Gate shows up variability and diversity in the entertainment. One could spend the entire day watching monkey performance, enjoying camel rides, watching the soap bubbles blown across the India Gate Lawns or even enjoying the playing with the balloons. In the evening time, the local walkers apart from tourists and vendors can be seen thronging around the place.

India Gate is also the place to enjoy the typical India fast foods like 'fruit chaat', 'bhelpuri', ‘dal pakodas’ and much more. There is a colonnade of local networks that show up every evening.

Being at India Gate gives the feel of a totally different outlook and dimensions. It brings you close to not only the virtuousness of being a committed Indian, but also remembering those who offered themselves in honor of protecting their country.