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National War Memorial

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Overview

Concentric granite chakras behind India Gate honouring 26,000 post-independence fallen — an eternal flame under an obelisk, names cut in gold.

Why visit: The capital's most moving modern memorial, dignified and quiet.

History: Inaugurated 2019; the first national memorial to independent India's soldiers.

Things to do

›Amar Chakra flame
›Param Yodha Sthal busts
›Name walls
›Evening retreat

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; evenings

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹200

Duration

1 hr

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