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Located on the Raisina Hill towards the western end of the Rajpath in the vicinity to Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhawan or the President's House was initially built as an official residence of the Viceroy of India. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Henry Baker, Rashtrapati Bhawan is no wonder a treat to watch out during Sightseeing in New Delhi. Get to know more about Rashtrapati Bhawan during a visit with TravelMaxx.
Visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan lets you enjoy the beauty of beautiful Mughal Garden as well. Spread over an area of 130 hectares, Mughal Garden is built inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan complex. Maintained by over 418 gardeners that are employed by the Government of India, Mughal Garden adds on to the beauty of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Comprising of 300 rooms, Rashtrapati Bhawan serves as the official home of the reigning president of India. Rashtrapati Bhawan reflects the shades of both Western as well as Mughal architecture. Watch out for the Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall and the huge Dining space during a visit at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Earlier the Durbar Hall in the Rashtrapati Bhawan served as a museum.
Visitors need to get a prior permission from the Government of India Tourist Office before visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. The ceremonial change of guard that takes place every Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan is worth watching. Buddhist Copper Dome rising over a vast colonnaded frontage is considered as the most attractive feature of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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