Jaipur Column, Delhi

Name: Jaipur Column
Address: Delhi, India

#53 among attractions in Delhi

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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. In 1912 Madho Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, offered to sponsor its construction to commemorate the 1911 Delhi Durbar and the transfer of the capital of India from Kolkata to New Delhi. ()

Coordinates: 28°36'51"N, 77°12'6"E

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Jaipur Column – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
National Museum, Delhi
28 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.
~710 ftW
President's official home, with museum
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi
4 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Parliament Museum, Delhi
13 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...
1.3 miNE
18th-century astronomy complex
Jantar Mantar, Delhi
34 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
30 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...
1.2 miE
Museum
Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi
30 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...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Talkatora Stadium, Delhi
20 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Teen Murti Bhavan, Delhi
20 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...
0.9 miNE
Sikh religious site with healing waters
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
24 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...
1.4 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hanuman Temple, Delhi
35 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.
1 miN
Notable church with Italian architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi
27 min walk • The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi, India. Together with St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jaipur Column?

Nearby attractions include Raisina Hill, Delhi (4 min walk), Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi (4 min walk), Cathedral Church of the Redemption, Delhi (7 min walk), Parliament House, Delhi (12 min walk).

How to get to Jaipur Column by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jaipur Column:

Bus

Kendriya Terminal • Lines: 100, 281, 349, 378, 391, 680 (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 (7 min walk)

Metro

Central Secretariat • Lines: Violet Line, Yellow Line (17 min walk)
Udyog Bhavan • Lines: Yellow Line (18 min walk)