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Raj Ghat marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on 31 January 1948. Use this independent guide to understand the memorial, compare published visiting hours and plan a respectful visit. Gandhi Smriti at 5 Tees January Marg is a separate destination.
01 / THE MEMORIAL
Raj Ghat centres on a black marble memorial set among gardens. Walk slowly, keep voices low and follow the site’s own instructions.
Original concept illustration · not a photograph
02 / HISTORY
The site is associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation on 31 January 1948. Today, it holds public memory of Gandhi’s legacy and the language of non-violence. Nearby memorials extend the story into other chapters of modern India.
03 / VISITOR NOTES
Checked 23 October 2026 (UTC): the Rajghat Samadhi Committee lists 05:30–18:00 in October–March and 05:00–19:00 in April–September. Incredible India says 07:00–18:00, while Maps says 05:00–19:30 daily. These sources differ; confirm access with the committee before travelling, especially for ceremonies or restrictions.
Wear respectful clothing and follow local instructions for footwear and screening.
Keep voices low, leave paths clear and avoid touching memorial elements.
04 / ARRIVAL
The Maps point is 28.6406214, 77.2495002. Check the route, exit and walking access from your own starting point.
Check current metro or bus routes with the transport operator; this guide does not verify a nearest station, fare or journey time.
Specify Raj Ghat memorial, rather than Gandhi Smriti at Tees January Marg. Confirm the drop-off point and fare before travelling.
05 / PRACTICAL
Check any required toilet, seating and access arrangements before travelling; continuous facilities have not been verified.
Confirm availability, charges and restrictions with the responsible operator. Keep pedestrian access and security areas clear.
Plan water and breaks. Verify food or shop opening separately; do not assume services inside the memorial.
Arrange accommodation, fuel and charging for your itinerary before setting out.
06 / NEARBY
The National Gandhi Museum is opposite the samadhi. Other Delhi destinations require their own route and opening checks; Gandhi Smriti is at 5 Tees January Marg, away from this memorial.
A separate museum opposite the samadhi; check its own visiting days and entry arrangements.
gandhimuseum.orgThe former Birla House at 5 Tees January Marg, where Gandhi died. Plan this as a separate destination.
gandhismriti.gov.inAn additional Old Delhi heritage visit, with separate tickets and opening arrangements.
Check the responsible authority07 / STORIES
Raj Ghat commemorates Gandhi’s cremation here on 31 January 1948. It is not a burial tomb containing his body.
The National Gandhi Museum describes its location opposite the samadhi. It has its own visitor arrangements.
Gandhi Smriti preserves the place where Gandhi’s life ended on 30 January 1948; Raj Ghat marks the cremation site.
08 / LEGACY
The memorial invites reflection on Gandhi’s legacy of peace and non-violence. Its commemorative role is tied to the cremation site; it is not a conventional grave. Take time to read the site’s own interpretation and keep the atmosphere respectful.
Reflect on non-violence in everyday life.
Make room for respectful dialogue.
Visit quietly and care for a shared place.
09 / FAQ
Raj Ghat is a cremation memorial on Mahatma Gandhi Road / Ring Road in New Delhi 110002. Use the Maps point 28.6406214,77.2495002 and verify the entrance. Gandhi Smriti at 5 Tees January Marg is a separate place.
It commemorates Gandhi’s cremation on 31 January 1948; it is not a conventional burial tomb containing his body.
Checked 23 October 2026 (UTC): the Rajghat Samadhi Committee lists 05:30–18:00 in October–March and 05:00–19:00 in April–September. Incredible India says 07:00–18:00, while Maps says 05:00–19:30 daily. These sources differ; confirm access with the committee before travelling, especially for ceremonies or restrictions.
The Rajghat Samadhi Committee lists no entry fee. Checked 23 October 2026(UTC). Museums, tours and other services have separate arrangements; confirm any special conditions.
This guide suggests 45–90 minutes for the memorial and grounds. Adjust for your pace, access conditions, heat and any additional destination.
Gandhi Smriti is at 5 Tees January Marg, the former Birla House where Gandhi died. Do not use its hours or facilities as Raj Ghat’s.
No current arrangement is guaranteed by this guide. Confirm your specific needs with the responsible operator before travelling.
No. This is an independent visitor guide. A domain link in Maps does not establish official affiliation. Use rajghat.gov.in for the committee.
Sources & verification
An independent visitor guide. Sources and the Maps snapshot were checked on 23 October 2026 (UTC). Published opening hours differ; confirm arrangements with the responsible institution. This domain appearing on Maps does not establish official affiliation.
Official sources
For official updates and regional tourism information, visit the India / Delhi Official Tourism Portal. India / Delhi Official Tourism Portal
Checked: 23 October 2026 (UTC).