Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi

Name: Vigyan Bhavan
Address: Rajpath, Delhi, India

#45 among attractions in Delhi

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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, including Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1983, 7th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, March 7–12, 1983, and SAARC Summit. It is managed by the Directorate of Estates, under the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, and maintained by CPWD. ()

Coordinates: 28°36'39"N, 77°13'14"E

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RajpathNew Delhi (N.D. Charge 5)Delhi India

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Vigyan Bhavan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, India Gate, Khan Market, Delhi Golf Club.

~570 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
National Museum, Delhi
3 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.
0.5 miE
1920s triumphal arch and war memorial
India Gate, Delhi
14 min walk • India Gate, an iconic landmark situated in the heart of Delhi, India, stands as a poignant memorial to the soldiers who perished during World War I and the Afghan Wars. This towering structure, reaching a height of 42 meters, was unveiled in 1931 and has since been a...
0.8 miSE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Market
Khan Market, Delhi
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of India's bustling capital, Delhi, Khan Market is a shopping haven that epitomizes the city's blend of tradition and modernity. Established in 1951, and named after Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, it has evolved from a small neighborhood market into one...
1.3 miSE
Golf
Delhi Golf Club, Delhi
32 min walk • Delhi Golf Club, an exclusive golf course located in the bustling city of Delhi, India, is a verdant retreat for golf enthusiasts and one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia. Established in the 1920s, this prestigious club has been a sanctuary for the sport amidst the...
0.7 miSW
Museum spotlighting Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Smriti, Delhi
19 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...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi
26 min walk • The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, commonly known by its former name National Stadium, is a field hockey stadium in New Delhi, India. The stadium is named after former Indian field hockey player, Dhyan Chand. It served as the venue for the 1st Asian Games in 1951.
0.8 miE
Large collection of modern Indian art
National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi
21 min walk • The National Gallery of Modern Art is the premier art gallery under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The main museum at Jaipur House in New Delhi was established on 29 March 1954 by the Government of India, with subsequent branches at Mumbai and Bangalore.
0.6 miE
Memorial
Amar Jawan Jyoti, Delhi
15 min walk • Amar Jawan Jyoti is an Indian memorial conceptualised and constructed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and inaugurated on 26 January 1972.
0.9 miNW
Museum
National Philatelic Museum, Delhi
24 min walk • The National Philatelic Museum at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India, is operated by the Department of Post. The facility. which is housed on the ground floor of a building, underwent a redevelopment in 2011.
~1090 ftNW
Memorial, Segway tours, Tours
Rajpath, Delhi
6 min walk • Rajpath is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate, National War Memorial to National Stadium, Delhi.
0.6 miNE
Palace
Hyderabad House, Delhi
15 min walk • Hyderabad House is a building in New Delhi, India, used by the Government of India for banquets, as a state guest house, and as a venue for meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vigyan Bhavan?

Nearby attractions include National Museum, Delhi (3 min walk), Rajpath, Delhi (6 min walk), India Gate, Delhi (14 min walk), Amar Jawan Jyoti, Delhi (15 min walk).

How to get to Vigyan Bhavan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vigyan Bhavan:

Bus

National Museum • Lines: 522 (4 min walk)
Nirman Bhavan • Lines: 166, 181A, 410, 410A (6 min walk)

Metro

Udyog Bhavan • Lines: Yellow Line (14 min walk)
Central Secretariat • Lines: Violet Line, Yellow Line (16 min walk)

Train

Tilak Bridge (41 min walk)