Nicholson Cemetery, Delhi

Name: Nicholson Cemetery
Address: Delhi, India

#150 among attractions in Delhi

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Nicholson Cemetery, formerly known as the Old Delhi Military Cemetery and the Kashmere Gate Cemetery, is a Christian cemetery located in Kashmere Gate, Delhi, India. It is located near the Kashmere Gate Metro Station and west of the Inter State Bus Terminal. It is the site of the earliest known Christian burials in Delhi NCR. The cemetery was established in 1857 and is named after Brigadier-General John Nicholson, a Victorian era military officer who played a pivotal role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The St. James' Church, who owns the cemetery, is the oldest place of worship for the Christian community of Delhi. The church along with cemetery, St. Stephen's hostel, and the Victorian era houses of Kashmere Gate neighbourhood were once considered to be "centripetal" part of Christians in Delhi. ()

Established: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 28°40'9"N, 77°13'31"E

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Nicholson Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Lothian Cemetery, Fatehpuri Mosque.

1.3 miSE
Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum
Red Fort, Delhi
35 min walk • The Red Fort, a majestic historical monument, stands as a testament to India's storied past in the heart of its capital, Delhi. This grand fortress, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years.
1 miSE
Red Fort and crowded, colorful markets
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
26 min walk • Chandni Chowk, the beating heart of Old Delhi, India, is not just a market; it's an experience that transcends time, bringing alive the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture. Established in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and designed by his...
0.9 miSE
Memorial
Lothian Cemetery, Delhi
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Delhi, India, lies the Lothian Cemetery, a solemn reminder of the city's colonial past and a testament to its historical richness. This ancient burial ground, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the region, has been the final resting place...
0.9 miS
Lively mosque dating to the 17th century
Fatehpuri Mosque, Delhi
23 min walk • Fatehpuri Mosque stands as a testament to the Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. Built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wives, the mosque is a striking example of the grandeur of the Mughal era.
1.1 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
30 min walk • Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. The temple is known for an avian veterinary hospital, called the Jain Birds Hospital, in a second building behind the main temple.
0.4 miSE
Church
St. James' Church, Delhi
11 min walk • St. James' Church, built in 1836 by Colonel James Skinner, is one of the oldest churches in the city, and part of the Church of North India Diocese of Delhi. It is situated near Kashmiri Gate, at the intersection of Church Road and Lothian Road.
1 miSE
Mosque, Flea market, Shopping
Sunehri Masjid, Delhi
26 min walk • The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in Old Delhi. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. It is located near the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, once an imperial boulevard leading to the Red Fort.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Civil Lines, Delhi
18 min walk • The Civil Lines is a residential area and one of the 3 subdivisions of the Central Delhi district of Delhi in India. It is one of the 12 zones under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. It was the hub of European-style hotels in the city until New Delhi came into being in 1911.
0.8 miS
City hall
City Hall, Delhi
22 min walk • The Delhi Town Hall is a landmark building, at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. It was the seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from 1866 during the British Raj till late 2009, when offices shifted to the new MCD Civic Centre on Minto Road in Central Delhi formally inaugurated in 2010.
~1260 ftNE
Palace
Qudsia Bagh, Delhi
7 min walk • Qudsia Bagh is an 18th-century garden complex and palace located in Old Delhi, India.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Market
Khari Baoli, Delhi
20 min walk • Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nicholson Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Qudsia Bagh, Delhi (7 min walk), St. James' Church, Delhi (11 min walk), North Delhi, Delhi (13 min walk), Tis Hazari, Delhi (14 min walk).

How to get to Nicholson Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nicholson Cemetery:

Bus

Mori Gate Bus Terminal (2 min walk)
Nityanand Marg • Lines: (-) Yms, 148, 348, 721, 805A, 905A, 906 (2 min walk)

Metro

Kashmere Gate • Lines: Red Line, Violet Line, Yellow Line (5 min walk)
Civil Lines • Lines: Yellow Line (14 min walk)

Train

Delhi Junction (16 min walk)
Sadar Bazar (24 min walk)