Raj Ghat
राज घाट
The cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of the Yamuna river. An eternal flame burns on a black marble platform, and it is one of India's most important national memorials.
On 31 January 1948, the day after Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, his body was cremated here. The memorial is a simple black marble platform inscribed with Gandhi's final words, "He Ram" ("Oh God"). A flame burns at one end, surrounded by open lawns and gardens. Nearby are memorials to Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and other leaders. Visitors must remove their shoes to enter, and entry is free. Visiting foreign heads of state often lay flowers here. It is about 2 km from the Red Fort, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- National Gandhi Museum
- Red Fort
- Jama Masjid
- Chandni Chowk
- Agrasen ki Baoli
- Connaught Place
- Purana Qila
- Khari Baoli Spice Market