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Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rajpath, New Delhi 110004, India (Minto Road)
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As featured in 3 days in New Delhi
Ranked #17 of 124 attractions in New Delhi
Type: Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: The 200,000-square-foot palace, completed in 1929, is the largest residence of any head of the state in the world.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I didn’t enter the complex, but yes got a close look, as I was in a hurry. The building said to be the President of India house looks very big. Since, I was at the India Gate, thought I should also see this bhavan. An architectural brilliance even from a distance.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful (yet inaccessible) building, which is the formal house of India's president. The famous Mughal gardens, were not open to the public during our visit, for some reason. Still, it's certainly worth the climb up Raisina hill to take a look at this lovely building through the beautiful iron gate.

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Well the rashtrapati bhawan has just opened its doors to the public. so you may get to see the price. you need to enter rashtrapati bhawan website on google. Book a ticket. or if you do not have the time, see it from the outside, take in the grandeur. The most powerful offices are flanked on the left and right... More

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The gallery's, the displays, the quiet, the aura, everything just jumps at you. Amazing for those who want to experience the power corridors riddled with fantastic history of the country. The staff is extremely helpful & polite. The feeling of walking into the place is unmistakably supreme probably because of the expansive structure itself

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

President's palace or the Rashtrapati Bhavan situated on the Rajpath is the official residence of the President of India. Near to India Gate you can wander to take a look at this palace which was designed by Edwin Lutyen and built in 1931. It covers 4.5 acres of land and has 340 rooms, 37 salons, 74 lobbies, 18 staircases and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Entering the gardens is on strictly regulated days. And standing in front of the gate also is not readily permitted. But it is possible to get a reasonable photograph through the iron gates. An interesting place, it is worth a visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It is a welll maintained and well guarded area, an amazing architecture with British influence, and i think it is the largest presidents house ive ever see, i think its even bigger than the white house in the U.S., there is a beautiful fountain from outside the main complex and your are free to take photos as long as you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Rashtrapati Bhavan looks like you are in a different part of the world compared to the rest of India. it is immaculately clean and the buidlings are beautifully. It is in a no stop zone for safety purposes, however a drive around allows you to see its splendour sufficiently. There are tons of policemen around so do not trying to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

A beautiful building of British influenced architecture in Delhi - the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is the former residence of the Viceroy of India (Lord Louis Mountbatten). I believe that this is the largest President’s house in the world. It is situated on a broad avenue with a beautiful fountain out front – which is also the main thoroughfare past the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The Architecture and the way it has been maintained and upgraded to use modern technology without affecting its Architecture

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