If you want to witness India Gate which is one of the largest war memorials in India, here are guidelines for you on how to reach this beautiful place.
Various international flights of different airlines are directed towards Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi. From here one can take DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) buses or can hire private taxis. The flights of following airlines run continuously to New Delhi:
If you reside in India and want to view this great patriotic and architectural wonder, all you need to do is catch a train from the nearest railway station to New Delhi or you can also fly to Delhi.
By train
The nearest Metro Station to the India Gate is Central Secretariat. The Central Secretariat metro station is connected by two lines of the Delhi Metro; Yellow line between Jahangirpuri and Huda City Centre and the Violet line between Central Secretariat and Badarpur. Passengers on other lines need to get connectivity to either of these two lines.
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) daily operates sight seeing tours from Scindia House except on Monday. The fare of these tourist buses is generally around 200 rupees for the adults and 100 rupees for children. Tourists can take buses heading towards the India Gate from the major Bus Depots and terminals in the city like:
Some major taxi companies in New Delhi and their contact details:
Last updated on: 08/20/2013
For Tourists Located Outside India
Various international flights of different airlines are directed towards Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi. From here one can take DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) buses or can hire private taxis. The flights of following airlines run continuously to New Delhi:
- Aeroflot - From Moscow
- Air Arabia - From Sharjah
- Oman Air - From Muscat
- Nepal Airlines - From Kathmandu
- Air France - From Paris (Charles De Gaulle Airport)
- British Airways - From London (Heathrow Airport)
- China Airlines - From Rome (Fiumicino)
- Air China - From Beijing
- Emirates - From Dubai
- Japan Airlines - From Tokyo
- Sri Lanka Airlines - From Colombo
From within India
If you reside in India and want to view this great patriotic and architectural wonder, all you need to do is catch a train from the nearest railway station to New Delhi or you can also fly to Delhi.
By train
- Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Mumbai)
- Hazrat Nizammudin Rajdhani Express (Bangalore)
- Kalka Mail (Kolkata)
- Tamil Nadu Express (Chennai)
- Madhya Pradesh Sampark Kranti (Madhya Pradesh)
- Shramjeevi Express (Bihar)
- Shan-e-Punjab Express (Amritsar)
- Air India
- Kingfisher Airlines
- Spice Jet
- Jet Airways
- Indigo Airlines
Metro Route to India Gate
The nearest Metro Station to the India Gate is Central Secretariat. The Central Secretariat metro station is connected by two lines of the Delhi Metro; Yellow line between Jahangirpuri and Huda City Centre and the Violet line between Central Secretariat and Badarpur. Passengers on other lines need to get connectivity to either of these two lines.
India Gate by Bus
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) daily operates sight seeing tours from Scindia House except on Monday. The fare of these tourist buses is generally around 200 rupees for the adults and 100 rupees for children. Tourists can take buses heading towards the India Gate from the major Bus Depots and terminals in the city like:
- Yamuna Vihar bus depot
- Sarai Kale Khan
- Hari Nagar bus depot
- Nangloi bus depot
- Shadipur bus depot
- Kashmere gate terminal
- Anand Vihar terminal
By Taxi
Some major taxi companies in New Delhi and their contact details:
| S.P Holidays Pvt.Ltd. Phone: 011-265684025 | Paul Tours Pvt.Ltd. Phone: 011-23312768 |
| Shashi Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd. Phone: 011-25701326 | Kartik Travel Phone : 011-266364391 |
| National Cabs Phone : 08800369279 | Friends Cabs Phone: 09650078890 |
Some Important Numbers
| Indian Railways General Information- 1330 Reservation- 3348686 Enquiry- 3348789 | Indian Airlines General Enquiry-1400, 1401, 1402, 1403 International airlines-011-25652011 Domestic airlines -011-25696535 Private airlines-011-25675126 |
| Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) 24 hours helpline number- +91-11-155370 | Police Station Control Room-100 Women helpline number- 1091, 011 -24121234 Traffic Helpline- 011-23378888 |
Last updated on: 08/20/2013
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