Shastri Bhawan, Delhi

#209 among attractions in Delhi

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Shastri Bhavan is a government building situated in New Delhi. This building is named after India's second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. This large sprawling building houses a number of Ministries of Government of India like Human Resources Development, Law & Justice, Information & Broadcasting, Corporate Affairs, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Culture, Women & Child Development etc. This large building houses Govt offices for Ministries of Education, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Youth Affairs, Social Justice & Empowerment, Family welfare etc. Address of Shastri Bhawan is: Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110001. ()

Coordinates: 28°36'58"N, 77°12'55"E

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Doctor Rajendra Prasad RoadNew Delhi (N.D. Charge 4)Delhi India

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Nearby attractions include: National Museum, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Khan Market.

~1990 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
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0.9 miE
1920s triumphal arch and war memorial
India Gate, Delhi
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1 miW
President's official home, with museum
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1.3 miSE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Market
Khan Market, Delhi
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1.7 miSE
Golf
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0.5 miNW
Museum
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0.8 miN
18th-century astronomy complex
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1 miS
Museum spotlighting Mahatma Gandhi
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0.5 miSE
Museum
Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi
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0.8 miW
Monuments and statues
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0.8 miNW
Sikh religious site with healing waters
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shastri Bhawan?

Nearby attractions include Rajpath, Delhi (8 min walk), National Museum, Delhi (10 min walk), National Philatelic Museum, Delhi (12 min walk), Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi (13 min walk).

How to get to Shastri Bhawan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shastri Bhawan:

Bus

Krishi Bhawan • Lines: 166, 181A, 391, 410, 410A, 433, 460, 540, 548, 604, 610, 620, 740B, 740Ex, 740Ext, 793 (5 min walk)
National Archives • Lines: 522 (6 min walk)

Metro

Central Secretariat • Lines: Violet Line, Yellow Line (5 min walk)
Patel Chok • Lines: Yellow Line (13 min walk)