Introduction
The Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan is the seat of the two houses of the Indian Legislature- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and is therefore by default the most important administrative building in the country and of course in New Delhi. This circular building well known for its colonnade was built as a part of the New Delhi project undertaken by the British Government for its new capital. The parliament building was designed by Herbert Baker, who along with Edwin Lutyens was responsible for the architecture of the much of New Delhi, notably the state administrative buildings along Rajpath. Below is a list of Fast Facts on Parliament House for a smooth and convenient tour of the most important building in India.
Fast Facts on Parliament House
Location- The Parliament House is located on the northwest of Vijay Chowk, next to the Secretariat buildings at the end of Parliament Street (Sansad Marg).
Also Known as- Sansad Bhavan.
Entry- Entry is free but subject to prior permission. One can visit the parliament irrespective of whether the houses are in session, with an official pass.
Permit- Foreigners/Citizens: from their embassies or High commissions/ from the reception office on Raisina Road.
Mode of Transport - Public buses, auto-richshaws, taxis or metro rail can be availed to reach North and South Block. Each of these, are easily and frequently available.
Nearest terminals- The nearest rail station is New Delhi station, the nearest metro station is Central Secretariat and the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Nearest City Centre- Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi is very near and is the hub of the best eateries, shops and markets.
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