Date: Sunday, 04 May 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
Meeting Point: Reception of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Main Building
We are excited to propose an India Local Guides meet-up at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. During this event, we will participate in a guided tour organized by the Rashtrapati Bhavan authorities.
As part of the visit, we will explore several significant sections of Rashtrapati Bhavan, including:
Gantantra Mandap – the grand hall where prestigious awards like the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are conferred.
Banquet Hall
Lord Buddha Statue
Forecourt and some other areas.
The ticket price for the tour is Rs. 50, and participants are required to book their tickets individually through the official Government of India portal.
Booking link: https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/plan-visit/rb-main-building/nR/jR. Since seats are limited, please book your ticket as soon as possible and inform me either by replying here or by sending a personal message to @K.K.Sharma.
About Rashtrapati Bhavan:[1]
Rashtrapati Bhavan was conceptualized in 1911 after the decision to relocate the capital of British India from Kolkata to Delhi. Designed by celebrated architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the structure represents a magnificent blend of Indian and Western architectural influences.
This iconic H-shaped building covers over 5 acres of land within a vast 330-acre estate. It houses 340 rooms, distributed across four floors, and features approximately 2.5 kilometers of corridors.
Construction commenced in 1912 and was completed in 1929, taking 17 years. Originally called the Viceroy’s House, it served as the residence of the British Viceroy. After India’s independence on August 15, 1947, it was renamed the Government House, and later, during the tenure of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, it received its current name, Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking its status as the home of the President of India.
The information has been taken from the official website of Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtrapati Bhavan Main Building Visitor Booking ↩︎
