Raj Ghat

1 dayBest: Oct–MarHeritage#memorial#gandhi#history

Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The memorial
- Samadhi tribute
- Flame stop
- Gardens walk
- Museum visit
- Return

Geography & terrain

Raj Ghat lies in the New Delhi district of Delhi, 3 km from Connaught Place and 5 km from New Delhi station — the memorial of the region, its Gandhi samadhi, the gardens and the flame set on the Yamuna's edge.

History & culture

The memorial's story runs with the 1948 samadhi era — the memorial of the Gandhi's cremation and the black-stone platform of the 1948, with the memorial's modern role as the tribute stop of the Delhi circuit and the home of the eternal flame and the 1948-era gardens and the Gandhi museum; the memorial's history of the 2016 cleanliness drive and the visitors' daily tributes, gives Raj Ghat its memorial character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Memorial platforms
Eternal flames
Memorial gardens
Museum halls
River edges

Eat & drink

Butter chicken
Chole bhature
Chandni Chowk parathas
Old Delhi kebabs
Dariyaganj jalebi

Getting there

Fly: Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Train: New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin
Road from —: Metro + roads cover the city
Getting around: Metro network, app taxis, autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the walks
The mornings hold the quiet
Pairs with India Gate for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Raj Ghat?

The Gandhi memorial of the Delhi.

What is there to do?

The samadhi, the flame and the gardens.

How long is the visit?

A full day.