Saturday 24 January 2015

Rajghat (New Delhi) - Directions | Timings | History

Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. The moment you enter the place, there are these huge parks where in different dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth 11, US president Eisenhower etc have planted trees. So lets start with the directions...


Directions - How to reach Rajghat


The nearest metro station for Rajghat is pragati maidan metro station. Rajghat is only 4 kms away from the station. Take an auto from pragati maidan metro station in Rs 40 and he will drop you right outside the main gate. Do no pay more than 40 bucks. :)

Ticket Price


It is a holy place in its own way so there is no ticket for Rajghat. The entry is absolutely free for national as well as international visitors.

Timings of Rajghat


The timings for Rajghat are from sunrise to sunset which means from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm. 

Photography Rules


There is no restriction on taking pictures or making videos in Rajghat. Be it mobile camera, digital camera ot DSLR, it is absolutely free but you are not allowed to use your tripod.

Rajghat has its own purity which you can only feel it once you are there. The black marbles made platform with Mahatma Gandhi's last words on it (Hey Ram) has its own significance. I would higly recommend to visit Rajghaat once in your lifetime.

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So until next time..Keep travelling and stay happy because you are awesome. :)