Places to Visit in Kerala | Rohtang Pass | Places to Visit in Goa| Anjuna Beach | Cruise | Places to Visit Rajasthan | Mathura | Lakshadweep Islands | Shopping
Plan Your Tour

PARLIAMENT HOUSE INDIA

Location : Parliament Street, Just North of Rajpath
Designed By : Sir Herbert Baker
Originally Called As : Circular House
Now Known As : Sansad Bhawan

A Monument Representing The People of India


Parliament House in Delhi or the Sansad Bhawan is the main center of the political power of India. Parliament House that is located amidst the lush greens of Central Delhi holds a strong position among the Indian politics. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this circular colonnaded structure known as Sansad Bhavan fascinates the tourists with exquisite architectural work carved on its walls beside political overview.



Parliament House , Delhi
Parliament House, Delhi

GOlden Triangle Tours To See India's Golden Attractions

It is here that bills are passed. It is here that India is shaped and reshaped and foreign relations are talked about. It is here that pains are addressed and measures are taken to achieve a mutual goal. It is here that trespassers are really prosecuted! Welcome to the Parliament House or Sansad Bhawan, as it is commonly known. Although it is large and imposing in its demeanour, the Sansad building stands almost hidden and virtually unnoticed at the end of Sansad Marg (Parliament Street), just north of Rajpath. Despite the humoungous plans for the capital by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the Parliament House was actually an afterthought. The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 paved way for a large legislative assembly and, no doubt, a building was needed where legislations would be passed with the thump of the gavel or the noise of 'ayes' and 'nays'. Thus came into being the Parliament House.

Everything To See

Designed by Herbert Baker, the circular colonaded structure was originally known as the Circular House, when it was opened in 1927. In the immense structure, what catches the eye first are the pillars that seem to stand like sentinels. Wander around the voluminous corridor and count the number of sentinels; there are 247 of them supported on the 173 m disc that serves as a substratum. Portraying the typicals 'jalis' (screens) of the Mughal era, the boundary walls affords blocks of carved sandstone with exquisite motifs on them. Although it's an impressive building, its relative physical insignificance in the grand scheme of New Delhi shows how the focus of power has shifted from the viceroy's residence, which was given pride of place during the time of the British raj when New Delhi was conceived. Get a permit from the reception office on Raisina Road, and you can visit the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and the library ofcourse.

Back To Top

How To Reach

The Sansad Bhawan is situated at the end of Parliament Street, just north of Rajpath. You won't find buses plying in that section, but you can always hire taxis and autorickshaws from all over the city to reach the Parliament House. Permits to visit the Parliament, so you can sit and view sessions in the public gallery, are available from the reception office on Raisina Road, but you will need a letter of introduction from your embassy.









Click Here





Top 5 Reasons to Visit Parliament House


Parliament House, Delhi

How It Was Made
The Parliament House was not included in Edwin Lutyen's original plans; it was added as an afterthought after the The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms was passed in 1919. Although it is large and imposing in its demeanour, the Sansad building stands almost hidden and virtually unnoticed at the end of Sansad Marg (Parliament Street), just north of Rajpath.


Thats In A Name
The building of Sansad Bhawan was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The circular structure was originally known as the Circular House, when it was opened in 1927. Today it is the place where bills of the government is passed for the betterment of the nation.


The Amazing Architecture
The design came in for a lot of flak. The January 1931 issue of Architectural Review describes it as, "The Council Chamber has been Sir Herbert's unhappiest venture. Its effect from a distance has been described. It resembles a Spanish bull-ring, lying like a mill-wheel dropped accidentally on its side.


Counting on The Pavilion
The Parliament House is 173 m in diameter, has a colonaded verandah and the roof of the outer circle is supported by 247 pillars. You can wander around this awe-inspiring structure before leaping in with a prior permission from the Government of India.


Extremes In The Exteriors
The outer boundary wall has blocks of carved sandstone that borrow motifs from the typical 'jalis' (filigree) made during the Mughal era. So much so, that the parliament house finds its presence in many Bollywood films like Chandni which was made in 1989.


Best Selling Yatras (Tours)

» North India Tour

Qutub Minar A delightful journey to see the magnificient heritage of Rajasthan along with the pilgrimage places and the myriad hues of the hills and the plains.
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour

» Adventure Tour of North India

Skiing Gulmarg An adventurous ride to the most happening destinations in North India where one can enjoy the sports of trekking and skking.
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour

» Wildlife Tour of North India

Wildlife - RajasthanExperience the wilderness in the various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of North India.
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour

Get More Tours...

You May Also Like to See

Shimla Hills

Himachal Pradesh
A land of white and ecstasy, Himachal Pradesh is a sheer delight for every snow lover.



Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Sheer poetry in stone in an amalgamation with a desire to have one more glance makes Taj, a real Monument of Love.



The Ganga River - Varanasi

Varanasi - Out of The World
The only city in the world that is inhabited for 4000 years, Varanasi, is known for its magnificent Ghats on river Ganges.



Hawamahal, Jaipur

Jaipur
The Pink City of India enchants everyone with its intrinsic blue pottery and royal ambience that still floats in the air.



Thar Desert

Thar Desert
Gift your holidays the golden colour of Thar Desert by indulging into myriad adventure activities on the shifting sands.


 
Read in Your Language:Espa�olFran�aisDeutschItalianoPortugu�s
Subscribe  Follow:TwitterFacebookMyspace