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National War Memorial

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Tourist Attractions in New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

$$C - Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi 110001

The National War Memorial is a circular monument located adjacent to India Gate in New Delhi, featuring four concentric circles with an eternal flame at the center honoring Indian soldiers who died in post-independence conflicts. Visitors can walk through the memorial's landscaped pathways to view the walls inscribed with over 25,000 names of fallen soldiers, and the site is illuminated in the evenings with free entry during daylight hours.

New Delhi cityscape — National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

Overview

4.8 from 15,532 visitor reviews

The National War Memorial is a circular monument located adjacent to India Gate in New Delhi, featuring four concentric circles with an eternal flame at the center honoring Indian soldiers who died in post-independence conflicts. Visitors can walk through the memorial's landscaped pathways to view the walls inscribed with over 25,000 names of fallen soldiers, and the site is illuminated in the evenings with free entry during daylight hours.

Price range: $$

Location & Contact

C - Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi 110001

Highlights

  • Highly rated — 4.8 stars from 15,532 reviews
  • Moderate pricing — typical for this area
  • Located in India Gate, New Delhi

Planning notes

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$$ is the price level on file for this Tourist Attractions pick in India Gate, New Delhi.

Opening hours on file in New Delhi: mon 09:00-19:30, tue 09:00-19:30, wed 09:00-19:30, thu 09:00-19:30, fri 09:00-19:30, sat 09:00-19:30, sun 09:00-19:30.

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Tourist Attractions score stored for this New Delhi stop: 4.8 from 15,532 reviews.

This New Delhi page stores the address C - Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi 110001.

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Stored highlight notes in New Delhi: Rated 4.8 stars from over 15,500 visitor reviews, Mid-range pricing — good value for the area, In and around India Gate — pairs well with other sights in New Delhi.

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