Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi was constructed in 1929. Formerly, it was known as the Viceroy's House throughout its construction. On August 15, 1947, when India gained independence, the name was changed to Government House. During President Dr. Rajendra Prasad's administration, the name was finally changed to Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Viceroy Lord Irwin and succeeding Viceroys of India lived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi until Lord Mountbatten, the final British Viceroy and the first Governor-General of independent India, arrived in 1947. In 1947, under the Central Dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lord Mountbatten administered the oath of Prime Minister to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. 

Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General, took his oath under the Central Dome on June 21, 1948, and became the first Indian to live at Government House.

It was made with 1 billion bricks and 3,000,000 cu ft (85,000 m3) of stone and very little steel, and it has four levels and 340 rooms with a floor space of 200,000 square feet (19,000 m2).

The building's design was inspired by the Edwardian Baroque, an era when heavy classical themes were used to emphasize imperial power and authority. The mansion's design was drawn out, difficult, and fraught with politics. Early designs by Lutyens were all starkly classical and fully European.

Three circuits split the path through this work of art. Circuit 1 includes the Rashtrapati Bhavan's Main Building and Central Lawn, as well as its most prestigious rooms such as the Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Banquet Hall, Drawing Rooms, and others. Circuit 2 includes a tour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex, while Circuit 3 includes a tour of the Mughal Gardens, Herbal Garden, Musical Garden, and Spiritual Garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• Discover a rare trove of presidential home images documenting many people's struggles during India's historical liberation campaign.
• The President's collection of gifts from foreign delegates and rulers from various parts of the world.
• Look through the personal belongings of past presidents of the United States, from the musical instruments they used to the clothing they wore.
• Watch 3D hologram videos of the country's leaders, which will make you feel as if you're walking with Mahatma Gandhi in virtual reality!
• The museum displays an antique presidential buggy and a vintage Mercedes Benz that the King of Jordan gave to President Rajiv Gandhi.
• The Ashoka Hall, Marble Hall, Durbar Hall, North Drawing Room, and Nalanda Suite are all located within the Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi. They will leave you speechless. The Durbar Hall, elegantly furnished and adorned with eye-catching chandeliers, bears witness to the historic occasion when Independent India's first government was sworn in!
• In late winter, stroll around the 15-acre Mughal Garden, which was created and manicured in the style of the Taj Mahal's garden and Kashmir's Mughal Gardens. In this paradisiacal garden, you'll find roses, Asiatic lilies, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and a treasure trove of seasonal flowers.

• Request permission to visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi via the official website at least 60 days ahead of time.
• The Rashtrapati Bhavan's three circuits are closed during gazetted holidays.
• If you want to visit the Central Lawns, as well as the Mughal Garden and other gardens on Circuit3, you can drive into the complex and park there while having a Rashtrapati Bhavan tour. Check-in at the car park near gate 30 if you want to take a tour of Circuit 2-the Museum (near to the Mother Teresa Crescent Road, Talkatora Stadium).
• Indian citizens should make sure to have a valid photo ID.
• The registration fee is Rs. 50 per person, payable online. Extra people will be charged Rs. 50 each if the group has more than 30 people.
• Registration fees for the Rashtrapati Bhavan tour are waived for children under the age of eight.
• Foreign visitors must submit an online request and photocopies of their passports, as well as the original, on the day of their visit.

The optimum time to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi is in February and March. The cold in the air that is characteristic of Delhi winters is less pronounced during these months, while the sky stays clear. Late winter roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums, lilies, and other flowers planted at the President's house gardens bloom profusely during this season.

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• The encircling Mughal Garden is opened to guests during February for 'Udyanotsav,' which means 'garden festival.'
• An ancient statue of Gautama Buddha stands in all glory at the back of the Durbar Hall, a relic from the golden age of Indian art during the Gupta Age.
• Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's royal home, is one of the world's largest houses for a head of state. The complex's majestic structure and huge size are only rivaled by Rome's Quirinal Palace.
• It took 17 long years to complete the building, which required the participation of approximately 29,000 builders. The foundation for the original building concept was laid in 1912, and the construction and landscaping were completed in 1929.
• The Rashtrapati Bhavan's magnificent Banquet Hall can hold up to 104 people. When a feast is in progress, there are concealed galleries within the hall where musicians can perform.