Museums & Art
National Museum
The country's principal collection: Harappan seals, Chola bronzes, Mughal miniatures and the Buddha…
2 hr
₹20
A 42-metre war memorial arch at the end of the ceremonial avenue, best seen after dark when the whole stretch is floodlit and full of families.
Don't miss
- The memorial arch
- Amar Jawan flame
- Evening ice-cream carts
- Views towards Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
- Parking
- Available
Works well for
Family
Couple
Friends
Kids
Seniors
Tips from our editors
Free and open at all hours. Park at the far end of Kartavya Path and walk — the drive right up to the arch is closed to traffic.
Where it is
Close by
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