India Gate
75 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/travel, r/NewDelhi·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 57 threads.
What people say, in short
India Gate is a Delhi landmark that many people recommend, especially in the evening or at night when it is lit up, and several suggest it as a chill hangout or a stop on a first day in the city. A few like the early mornings for running and walking, and another finds the surrounding area genuinely walkable. However, several commenters say access has become restricted, with barricades, no more picnics near the monument and earlier closing, and a few feel the lively old atmosphere is gone. Another says it is too chaotic, with confusing parking.
Address
India Gate, Kartavya Path, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
At a glance
- Best for
- First-timers, Walks
- Known for
- Evening visit under the lights, Morning runs
- Best time to go
- Evening
The evidence
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Visited with a tourist and felt embarrassed by litter and polluted air around the site.
Suggests India Gate as a spot to hang out or chill.
Had mixed views on it.
Used to be lively like a fair late into the night; feels the ambience has been ruined.
Great vibe early morning; ran their first 15km there on a Sunday.
Picnics no longer allowed near the monument; it used to feel alive with families day or night.
Enjoyed an earlier visit, but now finds barricades everywhere.
Lists it among the touristy places to see.
Used to be the go-to spot but is now full of restrictions after renovation.
Lists it among places to visit in Delhi.
Suggests visiting in the evening instead and going to a museum during the day
Really enjoyed visiting India Gate during a stop in Delhi.
Shares a photo saying it was lovely there.
Suggests starting a day with India Gate
Says they were not allowed to enter the India Gate area on a recent visit.
Says it now closes early at night, so late visits are no longer possible.
Misses night-time family picnics there and the fun they once had.
Used to read the engraved names with their mom up close; calls it a core memory.
Not overrated as a place itself, but always too chaotic and nobody knows where to park.
Lists it among places to visit
Says India Gate is near the zoo and walkable from there.
Says it would be a great hangout spot if it were less crowded.
Lists India Gate among places to visit.
Recommends seeing India Gate at night.
Walks or rides a Yulu along the canal and finds it Delhi's most walkable area.
Recommends it.
Father took them there on a childhood birthday; fond memory.
Lists it among places to visit without needing a tour guide.
Mentions it's near the National Museum so you can visit both.
Avoids visiting because it is always crowded.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.