Rashtrapati Bhawan

The Rashtrapati Bhawan is an eminent monument of British Empire which is said to be the palace of the Viceroy of India. Rashtrapati Bhawan of Delhi is considered to be the best known monument of India next to glorious Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar.

Rashtrapati Bhawan is the house of the President of India. It is a real masterpiece that was built in the British period. It is the focal point of New Delhi and situated in the Raisina Hills. The total cost of constructing the Rashtrapati Bhawan crossed £12,53,000 in British India.

There is a Durbar Hall inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi and the dome of the hall measures 22.8 meters in diameter. The hall is marked by the beautiful colored marbles. You can see the Viceroy's throne in this hall. Today, the Durbar Hall is the major venue of all official ceremonies of the Indian Government such as the oath taking ceremony by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Members of Parliament. The Arjuna Awards for Excellence is also presented in this hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.


The Rashtrapati Bhawan comprises of the following:

• The State Drawing Room
• The State Ballroom
• The State Library
• The State Dining Room
• The Private Apartments

To the west of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, there is a wonderful Mughal garden which is open to the public every spring.

The parliament street adjacent to the Delhi Rashtrapati Bhawan prohibits the bus service but you can reach the Rashtrapati Bhawan by hired taxi or auto rickshaws. General public cannot enter the Delhi Rashtrapati Bhawan. Official permits are required to visit the Bhawan. Such permits are issued from the reception office at the Raisina Road in New Delhi.



Last Updated on 5/24/2012