Secretariat Building, Delhi

Name: Secretariat Building
Address: Delhi, India

#145 among attractions in Delhi

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The Secretariat Building or Central Secretariat is where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed, which administers the Government of India. Built in the 1910s, it is home to some of the most important ministries of the Cabinet of India. Situated at Raisina Hill, New Delhi, the Secretariat buildings are two blocks of symmetrical buildings on opposite sides of the great axis of Rajpath, and flanking the Rashtrapati Bhavan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°36'55"N, 77°12'21"E

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Secretariat Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament Museum, Jantar Mantar.

0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
National Museum, Delhi
22 min walk • The National Museum, situated in the heart of Delhi, India, stands as a custodian of the country's rich cultural heritage and history. As a premier institution of art and history, it boasts an extensive collection that spans over 5,000 years of Indian civilization.
0.4 miW
President's official home, with museum
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi
10 min walk • Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Residence, stands as a magnificent emblem of political authority in Delhi, India. Originally known as Viceroy's House during the British Raj, this palatial building now serves as the official home to the President of India.
~1480 ftNE
Museum
Parliament Museum, Delhi
8 min walk • The Parliament Museum, situated in the heart of Delhi, India, stands as a testament to the country's vibrant democratic heritage and political history. This modern museum, located in the Parliament House complex, offers visitors an interactive journey through India's...
1.1 miNE
18th-century astronomy complex
Jantar Mantar, Delhi
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of India's bustling capital, Delhi, the Jantar Mantar stands as a testament to the advanced scientific acumen of the 18th century. This remarkable planetarium is not only a historical marvel but also a sophisticated astronomical observatory built...
1.1 miSE
Museum spotlighting Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Smriti, Delhi
27 min walk • Gandhi Smriti, reverently preserved in the bustling city of Delhi, India, stands as a poignant memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. This museum was once the Birla House, where Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and where he was assassinated on...
0.9 miE
Museum
Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi
25 min walk • Vigyan Bhawan is a premier conference centre of the Government of India in New Delhi. Built in 1956, over the years it has been the venue of conferences of national and international stature, seminars and award ceremonies attended by distinguished world leaders and dignitaries...
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Talkatora Stadium, Delhi
24 min walk • Talkatora Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium located in New Delhi, India. The stadium has a capacity of 3035 people. The stadium is owned and managed by the New Delhi Municipal Council.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Teen Murti Bhavan, Delhi
24 min walk • The Teen Murti Bhavan is the former residence in New Delhi of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. He stayed there for 16 years until his death on 27 May 1964. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell, the British architect of Connaught Place and of the Eastern and...
~1350 ftW
Monuments and statues
Jaipur Column, Delhi
7 min walk • The Jaipur Column is a monumental column in the middle of the courtyard in front of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential residence in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
0.8 miN
Sikh religious site with healing waters
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
21 min walk • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India, and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was first built as a...
1.2 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hanuman Temple, Delhi
31 min walk • Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, is an ancient Hindu temple and is claimed to be one of the five temples of Mahabharata days in Delhi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Secretariat Building?

Nearby attractions include Raisina Hill, Delhi (4 min walk), Parliament House, Delhi (7 min walk), Jaipur Column, Delhi (7 min walk), Parliament Museum, Delhi (8 min walk).

How to get to Secretariat Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Secretariat Building:

Bus

Kendriya Terminal • Lines: 100, 270, 281, 282, 349, 370, 378, 391, 408E, 680, 706A (7 min walk)
Kendriya Terminal Church Road • Lines: 100, 270, 281, 282, 349, 370, 378, 390, 391, 408E, 480, 540, 580, 680, 706A, 810, 944 (6 min walk)

Metro

Central Secretariat • Lines: Violet Line, Yellow Line (10 min walk)
Udyog Bhavan • Lines: Yellow Line (14 min walk)