Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi


Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it's fascinating to take a peek inside. Your guided visit takes in the domed Durbar Hall, the intimate presidential library and the gilded Ashoka Hall. Tours must be pre-booked and paid for online. Bring booking confirmation and passport with you to Gate 38 on Church Rd.

Transportation

  • metro: Central Secretariat

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