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Parliament House-Fast Facts

Introduction: The Parliament House of India, also known as the Sansad Bhavan, was built in the year 1921 by Herbert Baker. The Parliament House in Delhi is the nucleus of political action in India. The central hall of the building is the proud witness in the history of Indian democracy as the transference of authority took place in the midnight of 14th August, 1947.

Location: The Parliament House is located on the north-western side of Vijay Chowk, which is next to the Secretariat buildings at the end of Sansad Marg or the Parliament Street.

Admission Fee: Public entry into the Parliament House is free of cost but prior official permission is compulsory. For foreign citizens, entry permission has to be taken from their embassies or High Commissions.

Admission Timings: People can visit the Parliament House throughout the year, whether the sessions are going on or not.

How to reach: The tourists can avail local buses, hired auto rickshaws, taxis and metro rail to reach the Parliament House, located near Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi.

Nearest Rail Station: The nearest rail station is New Delhi Railway Station

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest.

Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat is the near most metro station.

Nearby Markets: Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Janpath and Palika Bazaar are the nearby markets.

What to see: The nearby places worth visiting are the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Hanuman Mandir, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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