Rashtrapati Bhavan Changing of Guard and Museum Entry Independent Tour
Delhi, India
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Trip Type: Half-day Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Admire the stately Changing of Guard ceremony within the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi before visiting one of two museums for a self-guided tour. Watch the President’s Body Guard – a military regiment of the Indian Army – and their cavalry horses perform ceremonial duties in full regalia. Then, head to either the National Museum or the National Rail Museum to view fascinating exhibits on India’s art or rail history – depending on which option you choose. Your half-day tour includes transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver!
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Admire the stately Changing of Guard ceremony within the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi before visiting one of two museums for a self-guided tour. Watch the President’s Body Guard – a military regiment of the Indian Army – and their cavalry horses perform ceremonial duties in full regalia. Then, head to either the National Museum or the National Rail Museum to view fascinating exhibits on India’s art or rail history – depending on which option you choose. Your half-day tour includes transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver!After pickup from your hotel in Delhi by private vehicle, your driver will take you to the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan – the presidential residence -- to watch the 30-minute Changing of Guard ceremony. When you arrive, show your photo ID at the entrance to the estate’s forecourt, and view the President’s Body Guard (PBG) and their equestrian display amid a public audience of up to 200.
The PBG soldiers, established in 1773, belong to the Senior Regiment of the Indian Army, whose cavalry carry out ceremonial duties for the president. Watch the military guards, adorned in full regalia, as they advance from behind the Jaipur column astride their stallions. Consider the physical prowess of these elite troops as they perform exacting maneuvers, carrying lance and saber in tune to the music of the Army Brass Band.
As you observe this British-influenced military tradition, you’ll see the elite infantry regiments of the Army Guard Battalion march in and replace the old guard. The morning ceremony ends with another equestrian display by the PBG before they ride away toward Rashtrapati Bhavan while the brass band plays the National Anthem.
Afterward, hop back in your private vehicle and head to one of two museums for a self-guided tour. Your driver will take you to the National Museum or the National Rail Museum, depending on which option you select. You’ll have approximately 2 hours to spend at either museum until your driver returns you to your Delhi hotel. Please see Itinerary for more information on each option.
The PBG soldiers, established in 1773, belong to the Senior Regiment of the Indian Army, whose cavalry carry out ceremonial duties for the president. Watch the military guards, adorned in full regalia, as they advance from behind the Jaipur column astride their stallions. Consider the physical prowess of these elite troops as they perform exacting maneuvers, carrying lance and saber in tune to the music of the Army Brass Band.
As you observe this British-influenced military tradition, you’ll see the elite infantry regiments of the Army Guard Battalion march in and replace the old guard. The morning ceremony ends with another equestrian display by the PBG before they ride away toward Rashtrapati Bhavan while the brass band plays the National Anthem.
Afterward, hop back in your private vehicle and head to one of two museums for a self-guided tour. Your driver will take you to the National Museum or the National Rail Museum, depending on which option you select. You’ll have approximately 2 hours to spend at either museum until your driver returns you to your Delhi hotel. Please see Itinerary for more information on each option.
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