No one who is traveling to Delhi can possibly miss the great India Gate. Usually it comes in the top wish list of a traveler's itinerary. Standing high at the end of Rajpath amidst plush, green manicured lawns, this beautiful edifice was built in honor and memory of the scores of Indian soldiers who died in World War I, the North-West Frontier operations, and the Afghan war in early 1900s. One of the unique feature of India gate include it has each martyred soldier's name is inscribed in its walls. India gate bears the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during the wars. Edwin Lutyens built it and the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation stone in 1921. The monument finished in 1931. The eternal flame Amar Jawan Jyoti, runs on gas was lit in 1971 at India Gate. It kept alive since then. This eternal blaze is the memorial of the unknown-soldier’s who fought in WWII. For the Delhites the large green lawns of India gate provide a soothing green space for relaxing. During the hot summer nights or during the pleasant rainy days, India Gate acts as a gathering point for local residents. If you are imaginative enough you can indulge in various activities. The lawns come alive in the evening with picnicking families and couples taking a stroll.
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