Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The 200,000-square-foot palace, completed in 1929, is the largest residence of any head of the state in the world.
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- labalChennai (Madras), India363 contributionsGood place to visitIndifferent staff at the reception. Good guide. Place is worth a visit with a nice guided tour of the premises. High time the tour disallowed children aged five and below to maintain orderliness in the premises. There is a newly added section on tribal exhibits. Easily accessed from central secretariat metro station.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 11 December 2023
- VIPIN_GOEL_TP_ImpexNew Delhi, India8,277 contributionsHave been there to see the World famous Amrit UdyanWe have been to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of President of India on 12th September, 2023 to see the World famous Amrit Udyan. The tour has to be booked through their official website. It is free to enter for this tour called Circuit 3 tour. Often referred to as Paradise, Circuit 3 will take us through the Amrit Udyan, showcasing the Rectangular, Long and Circular Gardens, the Herbal Garden to visible Garden and finally the Spiritual Garden. We have to enter through gate no. 35, 30 minutes prior to our scheduled time. We have to walk more than 3km in all to see the beautiful building, fountains and different gardens developed on different themes. It was a mesmerizing experience to walk in Amrit Udyan with historical red sand building in the background. The visit has ample photo opportunities to remember.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 January 2024
- Connector316271773431 contributionVery good and informative visit to the most majestic house in the countryI visited on a saturady and slot was 12:30 PM. Reached late but was allowed without any fuss. Each group is accompanied by a guide and the duration of visit is around 30 min where major attractions like Darbar hall and Ashoka hall are also shown. The guide was good and being in a small group (15 to 20) also helped. Overall a very good experienceVisited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 May 2024
- Road573263671013 contributionsRashtrapati Bhavan ExperienceIt was scintillating experience,got to see the insides of the main building they were majestic , awe inspiring. Entry from gate no 37 and 38. Bookings get full quickly. Ensure booking one week in advance at least.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 22 June 2024
- Harsh & LeenaPune, India2,944 contributionsBest architecture and do book the visit 1 week prior1. One of the best architecture building built in Delhi. It is a hertiage building home of President of India. President of India is first citizen of India. 2. Some places can be visited by public and do book the ticket before going there. We were not aware of this hence we couldn’t enter. 3. I heard many things about Mughal Garden but I didn’t visit. Do book the visit 1 week prior to the visit. Do checkout the virtual tour also.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 June 2024
- Companion019606518472 contributionsMy excellent experience to Rashtrapati BhavanMy visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan was an excellent experience. Visited with my friends. The booking and entry process was smooth. Big thanks to our guide, she had shown and explained all the things inside Rashtrapati Bhavan very well. I strongly recommend you all to visit with your friends, family, colleagues and children to know and take pride in our historic and great democratic institutions of India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 7 July 2024
- NimishaJaipur, India7 contributionsRashtrapati bhavan, Must visit to see the beauty of Indian government residence and host of ministries.Rashtrapati bhavan is a majestic building. It's a privilege to visit Rashtrapati bhavan. The Bhavan Museum building is also engrossing. The museum showcases a vast collection of ancient literature, antiques, artifacts, paintings, and photographs that offer a glance into the rich cultural heritage of India. The Gifts Gallery is a highlight, displaying a diverse collection of gifts received by Indian Presidents from around the world. Some of them are stone from the moon, Indonesian clove ship, Dr Kalam painting. I found my pic sitting in the Victoria coach from a screen was quite funny. It was a great fortune to walk with Mahatma Gandhi even if it was virtual .Due to lack of time, I had to quickly visit the entire Rashtrapati Bhavan. Next time if I get a chance, I will definitely visit it. Thanks to our guide who explained everything very well to us. She was very informative, made our visit Memorable.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 July 2024
- Pioneer297073972011 contributionExperince and Feedback for ImprovementsExperience:- It was a wonderful experience to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan. Came to know of the amazing historical building and its brilliant features. As a proud Indian, it was a pleasure to know of this amazing building where our Head of State resides. Also the place where Great Indian Personalities and Great Presidents such as Dr Rajendra Prasad, Dr Radhakrishnan, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Dr Pranav Mukherjee and others have resided and have served the country. Feedback for Improvements:- 1. The Tour Guide needs to be changed with someone who can speak clear and fluent English and which feels like a communication. In my case it was Mr. Mumtaz who was not able to speak clearly. And it felt like he has rote each line. So it didnt felt like normal communication. The guide should be someone with amazing PRESENTATION SKILLS as well as showing Indian Culture of hospitality like Namaste or Jai Hindi while welcoming the visitors, Thanking and asking them to visit once again in a polite manner. 2. Apart from Historical Information about the Main Building, the visitors should also be given information about amazing facts about the President of India. It can be in the form of a Information Boards, small pamphlets or online websites. 3. A clear and accurate map should be made available for visitors on google map and the official site of Rashtrapati Bhavan. That is all. Thank You Jai HindVisited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 28 September 2024
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Nitin V
New Delhi, India34 contributions
Jan 2020
Rashtrapati Bhawan is truly a magnificent British era building situated in the heart of New Delhi. It is a home to president of India. Formerly it was named as Viceroy house under British rule, serving as a residence of viceroy of India.
Building was built in 1929 under the architect Edwin Lutyens, who was also credited for designing Lutyens Delhi, residential complex of most of the central government ministers.
The building represent both Mughal and English style of architecture and has many beautiful variety of flowers in Mughal garden.
A must visit place in Delhi
Building was built in 1929 under the architect Edwin Lutyens, who was also credited for designing Lutyens Delhi, residential complex of most of the central government ministers.
The building represent both Mughal and English style of architecture and has many beautiful variety of flowers in Mughal garden.
A must visit place in Delhi
Written 22 March 2020
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Santosh R
Pune50 contributions
Mar 2023
Took the tours of circuits 1, 2, 3 on same day. Its definitely an experience to visit these places once in a lifetime. The Circuit 1 is for the main building which is most difficult to get a booking as it opens 1-2 weeks before and has limited seats. Need to constantly monitor their website in order to book it.
Took the metro to central secretariat and then rickshaw (30 pp) to gate 35. Its convenient to first visit the Circuit 3 (gardens) in the morning between 10-12 as it could become difficult to walk around this hugh gardens in hot sun later. On way out their is a cafeteria where you can take snacks and lunch. Later plan to visit the museum (Circuit 2) through gate 30 which houses nice artifacts from history and has a nice guided tour. Finally took another rickshaw to gate 38 for the main building tour at 3 pm which lasts for an hour and covers all main halls inside the rashtrapati bhavan. Overall a once in a lifetime experience which tooks around 6 hrs and lots and lots of walking!
Took the metro to central secretariat and then rickshaw (30 pp) to gate 35. Its convenient to first visit the Circuit 3 (gardens) in the morning between 10-12 as it could become difficult to walk around this hugh gardens in hot sun later. On way out their is a cafeteria where you can take snacks and lunch. Later plan to visit the museum (Circuit 2) through gate 30 which houses nice artifacts from history and has a nice guided tour. Finally took another rickshaw to gate 38 for the main building tour at 3 pm which lasts for an hour and covers all main halls inside the rashtrapati bhavan. Overall a once in a lifetime experience which tooks around 6 hrs and lots and lots of walking!
Written 4 April 2023
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Dennis P
Melbourne, Australia2,251 contributions
Feb 2023
This is the home of the Governor of India , and official residence of the Governor.
It was constructed between 1799 and 1803 at a cost of R14M (about $A250000) one can only speculate what todays value would be!
This is an enormous building containing over 340 rooms and is situated on a 130 hectare garden. It is the second largest official residence in the world behind one in Italy
Its scale needs to be seen to be believed.
We only had the opportunity of viewing this building from the outside perimeter so could not fully vappreciate it for what it clearly is.
As we viewed iot from the outside only is reflected in the low score
It was constructed between 1799 and 1803 at a cost of R14M (about $A250000) one can only speculate what todays value would be!
This is an enormous building containing over 340 rooms and is situated on a 130 hectare garden. It is the second largest official residence in the world behind one in Italy
Its scale needs to be seen to be believed.
We only had the opportunity of viewing this building from the outside perimeter so could not fully vappreciate it for what it clearly is.
As we viewed iot from the outside only is reflected in the low score
Written 23 March 2023
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Nov 2024 • Family
The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, is an excellent choice for a family visit, especially if you have an interest in history, architecture, and Indian heritage. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Architectural Beauty: The building itself is a remarkable blend of Indian and British architectural styles, designed by Edwin Lutyens. Families will enjoy the grand halls, intricate carvings, and the iconic Mughal Gardens, which showcase beautiful landscaping and fountains.
2. Mughal Gardens: If you're visiting during the "Udyanotsav" (usually February to March), the Mughal Gardens are open to the public. The gardens are colorful, beautifully arranged, and a highlight for family photos and strolls.
3. Interactive Experiences: Inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, there is the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which has interactive displays, historical artifacts, and a section on India's freedom struggle. It's an educational experience for kids and adults alike.
4. Guided Tours: The Rashtrapati Bhavan offers guided tours that provide deep insights into the history and significance of each part of the complex. The tour guides share stories that make the experience enriching for everyone.
5. Booking and Entry: You'll need to book tickets online in advance, and there are certain security protocols to follow, so plan accordingly.
A visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan can be a memorable family outing, giving everyone a closer look at one of India’s most historic and prestigious landmarks.
1. Architectural Beauty: The building itself is a remarkable blend of Indian and British architectural styles, designed by Edwin Lutyens. Families will enjoy the grand halls, intricate carvings, and the iconic Mughal Gardens, which showcase beautiful landscaping and fountains.
2. Mughal Gardens: If you're visiting during the "Udyanotsav" (usually February to March), the Mughal Gardens are open to the public. The gardens are colorful, beautifully arranged, and a highlight for family photos and strolls.
3. Interactive Experiences: Inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, there is the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which has interactive displays, historical artifacts, and a section on India's freedom struggle. It's an educational experience for kids and adults alike.
4. Guided Tours: The Rashtrapati Bhavan offers guided tours that provide deep insights into the history and significance of each part of the complex. The tour guides share stories that make the experience enriching for everyone.
5. Booking and Entry: You'll need to book tickets online in advance, and there are certain security protocols to follow, so plan accordingly.
A visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan can be a memorable family outing, giving everyone a closer look at one of India’s most historic and prestigious landmarks.
Written 5 November 2024
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Mayur986
Pune, India52 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
One of the most beautiful tour during our Delhi stay. Please do online booking for Bhavan internal tour online. It costs only 50/- per adult. Takes around 1 hr. They will show Darbar hall ( place of PMs Oath ceremony), Ashoka hall etc. Nice guided tour. You can visit Mughal gardens of visited during Jan /Feb timeframe.
Written 8 January 2020
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Voyage22370514582
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
Our slot is 11.30 am and rescheduled at 1.30 Pm. Though we were there at 1.30 sharp our name has not been called even after 2.30 pm. They r calling by name. Instead we have given token no and it can be displayed instead of calling by name. Heavy crowd noticed at the entrance with much suffocation.
Written 5 November 2024
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India8,277 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
We have been to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of President of India on 12th September, 2023 to see the World famous Amrit Udyan. The tour has to be booked through their official website. It is free to enter for this tour called Circuit 3 tour. Often referred to as Paradise, Circuit 3 will take us through the Amrit Udyan, showcasing the Rectangular, Long and Circular Gardens, the Herbal Garden to visible Garden and finally the Spiritual Garden. We have to enter through gate no. 35, 30 minutes prior to our scheduled time. We have to walk more than 3km in all to see the beautiful building, fountains and different gardens developed on different themes. It was a mesmerizing experience to walk in Amrit Udyan with historical red sand building in the background. The visit has ample photo opportunities to remember.
Written 7 January 2024
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mssundaram
New Delhi, India34 contributions
Feb 2020
Always a marvel. Best is to visit during winter evenings. The light show is something you won't want to miss. Sometimes they allow upto main gate but most of the time, for security reasons, you wouldn't even be allowed to stop by.
Written 16 February 2020
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GoPlaces527029
Yangshuo County, China60 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
My review is skewed because of timing I guess. We had a 1030 tour scheduled but they would not allow us on the property because the president had something going. We waited, they finally let us in . The whole process was very disorganized. Everyone rushing the gate. Our tour didn’t start until 12:15. The tour lasted less than 30 minutes. We only saw 4 rooms. They rushed us again because of something going on with the president. Then we couldn’t leave , again supposedly because of the president. It was not worth the time invested. Nice rooms but really see very little.
As others have mentioned, getting tickets as a foreigner is impossible. The website is terrible, they won’t accept a foreign credit card. You need to know a local to order tickets, glad we do. Guess that is why I was the only white guy there.
They also don’t allow photos inside and take away your phone and any other electronic device. Not comfortable giving up my phone.
As others have mentioned, getting tickets as a foreigner is impossible. The website is terrible, they won’t accept a foreign credit card. You need to know a local to order tickets, glad we do. Guess that is why I was the only white guy there.
They also don’t allow photos inside and take away your phone and any other electronic device. Not comfortable giving up my phone.
Written 2 February 2024
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India676 contributions
May 2019
Rashtrapati bhavan is a splendid, majestic and grand building constructed by british in the year 1912. It has total 340 rooms, large open space and staff quarters inside the complex. It is probably the largest residence of any head of state in the world.
Mughal garden in the backside where general public are allowed during certain period of the year.
I got only glimpse from the outside.
Mughal garden in the backside where general public are allowed during certain period of the year.
I got only glimpse from the outside.
Written 30 April 2020
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Hi
I m not aware....I think doesn't happen
Written 6 October 2023
Hello, is it possible to visit
Rashtrapati Bhavan in September 2022. I dont see any time slots on the official website.
Thanks
Written 17 July 2022
Sherpa43657248723
New Delhi, India
I booked Mughal garden for 10 am but will they provide entry if I reach by 12
Written 15 February 2020
as per the rules of president house for visitor, not allowed late entry.
Written 18 February 2020
Is the Soft copy of aadhar card allowed for visiting moghul garden
Written 9 February 2020
No... only govt ID card that too hard copy
Written 9 February 2020
Hey can you enlighten me about the architecture/design of the Raisina hills fountains?
Written 3 October 2019
My review stated that for me it was just a drive by look as it would have been a hassle for me to have made an on-line booking to see it otherwise and I had very limited time in Delhi. I'm sure if you google images of Rashtrapati Bhavan you might be able to get a better idea of it all.
Written 5 October 2019
Hey is there a dress code to be followed for the visit
Written 18 September 2019
No. Nothing was specified.
Written 18 September 2019
We would be coming directly from New Delhi railway station with our rucksacks (bags).
Question no. 1) Is there a luggage deposit facility at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for tourists who are doing the circuit number 1, the Mughal Gardens?
Question number 2) Also can you please tell me at which gate number do we have to report for circuit number 1, the Mughal Gardens?
Written 3 May 2019
Luggage deposit is available. It does not matter which gate u enter. There is main entrance and u will directed to the entrance.
Written 5 May 2019
i will be visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan on 5th may 2:30 timing.. how much time will it take. And at what maximum timing should i be there atleast.
Written 25 April 2019
If it's for museum then you can spend 2 hr hour more as per interest,if it's for main building then nothing more than 1 hr,they have guided tour for 45 minutes,other than tour you are not allowed to explore anywhere alone .
Written 1 May 2019
I would like to visit all three circuit do I have to register all three time and pay all three time or it only once I have to pay and it will be for all three circuit ??
Written 22 March 2019
Yes;You need to register 3 times and pay for each circuit separately.Also you will receive email confirmation for each of them separately.If you plan to visit all three circuits make sure you chose the timings carefully with enough transition time between each. The Rashrapati bhavan alone will take 2-3 hours and Museum circuit 1-2 hrs.
Written 23 March 2019
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