Mughal gardens, Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are more than 100 varieties of flowers in the Mughal Garden, which are displayed during the festival of Udyanotsav. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. The Palace is built on Raisina Hills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n It is built on Raisina Hills. These hills are named after the two villages – Raisini and Malcha – which were cleared in order to build the palace, house of India’s Viceroy back then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Gift Hall – Entire hall for all gifts received by the President<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There is a gift hall in the Rashtrapati Bhavan which holds all the gifts received by the President. It also has two silver chairs used by King Geroge V and his Queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. The Banquet Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBanquet Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe banquet hall has a seating for up to 104 guests at one time. There is also one secret gallery for the musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. A Signal through the lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The light system in the Banquet Hall is also built in a smart way. Being above the portraits of former Presidents, it is a signal to the staff of when or when not to serve, or when to clear the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Children’s Gallery – “By the Children, For the Children”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There are two galleries for children in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The first one has all the works made by children. The second one has everything which will be of children’s interests.Therefore it said to be ‘By the Children’ and ‘For the Children’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Meet Clumsy, the robotic dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\nRobotic dog at science gallery in Rashtrapati BHavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis interesting gallery has many projects and models related to science. It also has ‘Clumsy’, a robotic dog which looks like a real dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Change of Guard Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\nChange of Gaurd at Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday at 10am, the change of guard takes place, which is a 30-minute ceremony. It is open for everyone to attend with a valid photo ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. The Budhdha statue at Durbar Hall is centuries old<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDurbar Hall, Rashtrapati bhavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere is a Gautam Buddha Statue in the Durbar Hall, which dates back to 4th century. The level at which it is kept is the same as the height of India Gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. It reaches India Gate<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIndia Gate, Delhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you go straight from the Durbar Hall, you will reach India Gate, which is a memorial for Indian soldiers and one the best places to visit in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Meet all the Presidents of India at the Marble Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Marble Hall serves as the museum here and houses the portraits and wax statues of all the previous Presidents of India. It also has the sculptures of the British Viceroys of India before independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. The Kitchen Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\nKitchen Museum, Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe foodie in us wonders, where and how is all the food prepared in such a huge mansion? As an answer to this, there is a museum which displays the method and utensils used in the kitchen of our President. It also displays the utensils that were used since 1911, when the capital of India moved from Calcutta to Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Visit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat is the visit about?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The visit will be comprised of a tour around the premises of the beautiful Rashtrapati Bhavan. The entire visit has been divided into 3 circuits.1. Main Building<\/strong> (Banquet Hall, Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Library and Navchara)2. The Museum<\/strong> (Clock Tower, The Stables and The Garages)3. The Gardens<\/strong> (Mughal Gardens, Herbal Gardens, Musical Gardens and Spiritual Gardens)<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen can I visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Circuit 1 and 3 is open for public to visit on four days in the week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Though circuit 3 will be open in the months from August to March.
How do I book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n No visitor is allowed without an online booking for the visit. Pre-book your visit here: http:\/\/rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in\/rbtour\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much do I pay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Registration charges are Rs. 50 per visitor if you are visiting as an individual. If you are in a group of 30 people, the charges will be Rs. 1200. Entry for children below the age of 8 years is free of cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the other important things to know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n All the visitors need to carry a valid original photo ID proof. Foreign visitors need to carry the original passport for the identification proof. They will be able to make their visit request with the help of photocopies of the passport.
Now that you a lot of interesting facts about Rashtrapati Bhavan and about the visit, get your things packed and put your plan into action. But remember to make the online booking first! Let us know about your visit in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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