 India Gate, Delhi is a 42m high gateway nestled at Rajpath, the road which leads to the splendid Rashtrapati Bhawan. India Gate also is known as the "All India War Memorial" and it was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, completed in 1931. The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught.
India Gate, Delhi was built as a memorial to keep in mind the 90,000 Indian soldiers killed in World War I. "Amar Jawan Jyoti" or the flame of the immortal warrior is burning under it since 1971. The undying flame reminds the sacrifice of these brave soldiers, who sacrificed their lives during the Indo-Pak War of December 1971.
Travelers globally prefer to come to visit Delhi specially India Gate from the month of October to February. Surrounding area of the monument is lush-green. In today's time, India Gate is an illustrious relaxation for the local people and guys of Delhi in summer evenings and a popular picnic spot in winter months.
This place provides an assortment of entertainment Amar Jawan Jyoti. The whole day of your holiday can be passed by watching monkey performance, riding on camel as well as viewing the soap bubbles that is blown all over the lawns of the India Gate. In the evening, this splendid India Gate is crowed with evening walkers as well as tourists and mobile vendors. Moreover, the evening walkers and tourists can taste typical luscious Indian fast foods that include Fruit Chaat, Bhelpuri, Chana Jor Garam, Dal Ka Pakodas, aerated drinks from the arcade of sellers stationed there. Hence, India Gate, Delhi is popular picnic spot for leisure travelers during winters.
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