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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat on the bank of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, there is Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. It has become an essential point of call for all visiting dignitaries. Besides Raj Ghat the other near by places must see in New Delhi are the two museums dedicated to Gandhi

Shanti Vana, lying close to the Raj Ghat, the Shanti Vana (literally, the forest of peace) is the place where India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was cremated. The area is now a beautiful park adorned by trees planted by visiting dignitaries and heads of state.

Its approximate distance from various important landmarks is given below -

1. Connought Place 5 Km
2. Lal Quila 5 km
3. New Delhi Railway Station 5 km
4 International Airport 35 Km
5 India Gate 5 Km

Tickets:

There is no ticket to visit the place.

Timings:

9.00 am to 7.00 pm every day

Special Instructions:

You have to take the shoes off to visit the inside the Rajghat. 

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