Residence of the President of India
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is home to the first citizen of the country, the President of India. A true marvel, it is an H-shaped building that was conceptualized by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Herbert Baker also gave the building its final shape. The design of the building has been inspired by many Indian motifs. Spread across a 330-acre estate, Rashtrapati Bhawan houses 340 rooms.
Suggested Duration - 4-5 hours
The circuits of Rashtrapati Bhavan are open only on certain specific days for the general public. Circuit one consists of the Forecourt and the grand Banquet Hall, Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Library, North Drawing Room, Long Drawing Room, and Navachara. The second circuit lets you see the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex, where you can check out some of the most exquisite artifacts. The museum complex comprises The Clock Tower, The Stables, and The Garages. The third circuit takes you through the Mughal Gardens, which is a 130-hectare area dedicated to a lush garden. A tour of the Musical Garden, the Herbal Garden, and the Spiritual Garden are also included.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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