Rashtrapati Bhavan open for public viewing from today

There are nominal registration charges of Rs. 50/- per head (Children below the age of 8 years will be exempt from these charges).

Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be open for public viewing for four days in a week - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - from today between 0900 hrs. to 1600 hrs. except on Gazetted Holidays.

Entry and exit for visitors will be through Gate No. 2 (Rajpath); Gate No. 37 (Hukmi Mai Marg); and Gate No. 38 (Church Road) of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Visits can be booked on-line at the website http://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/rbtour.

What will you see in Rashtrapati Bhavan?

The Main Building & Central Lawn: Circuit 1

Circuit one of Rashtrapati Bhavan takes the visitors on a tour of the main building, showing them the Forecourt and premier rooms of the Bhavan including, the Banquet Hall, Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Library, North Drawing Room, Long Drawing Room, Navachara and more.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex (RBMC) : Circuit 2

RBMC comprises of three distinct buildings - The Clock Tower, The Stables and The Garages. The Garages were inaugurated on July 25, 2016 while the Stables were dedicated to the nation on July 25, 2014. The Museum showcases exquisite and invaluable artefacts for lovers of art, culture, heritage and history. President Pranab Mukherjee says, "History comes alive through the emotional involvement of visitors with the objects, personalities and events of importance."

The Mughal & Other Gardens: Circuit 3

Often referred to as paradise, circuit three will take the visitors through the world famous Mughal Gardens, showcasing them the Rectangular, Long and Circular Gardens, the Herbal Garden, Musical Garden and finally the Spiritual Garden.

There are nominal registration charges of Rs. 50/- per head (Children below the age of 8 years will be exempt from these charges).

Indian citizens are required to carry any valid photo ID Cards while foreign citizens are required to carry their original passport at the time of visit.

Contact details of the Visitors' Management Cell are Tel No.: 011- 23013287, 23015321 Extn. 4662; Fax No. 011- 23015246; Email: [email protected] for any further assistance which may be required.

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