Lutyens Delhi

Lutyens Delhi

Most iconic structures of modern day New Delhi is in this area.

Lutyens’ Delhi is an area in New Delhi, named after the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. This area is broadly the central part of Delhi between Connaught Place and South Delhi.

During the colonial period, he was responsible for much of the architectural design and building , when India was part of the British Empire in the 1920s and 1930s and 1940s. This also includes the Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ).

Todays, this zone houses the Rashtrapati Bhavan ( President’s Palace), Secretariat buildings and the Parliament house. At the western side is the massive monument called the India Gate. At the eastern end is the President’s Palace. The two are connected by Rajpath the ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi.

Most of New Delhi’s museums are around this area. The area is filled with tree lined boulevards, old bungalows and upscale residential neighborhoods.

Lutyens Delhi sculpture

Sand Stone Art

South and Noth Blocks in New Delhi

South Block & North Block


North Block Building in New Delhi

North Block Building in New Delhi