India’s Independence Day is fast approaching. The date is 15th August and travellers visiting the country during this time may want to visit places of historical importance. Most of these places served as important milestones during India’s long freedom struggle. So, come check out 7 places, which you could perhaps visit on the occasion of India’s 67th Independence Day.
India Gate, Delhi
India Gate is one of the top attractions in Delhi for travellers visiting India. It is a war memorial with the names of around 70, 000 soldiers martyred during the First World War and the names of around 12, 516 Indian soldiers who were martyred on the then North-west Frontier. The monument is famous for the Amar Jawan Jyoti or the flame of the immortal soldier, which burns under the archway.
Jallianwala Bagh, Punjab
Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab is the site of an unforgettable tragedy that took place during the freedom struggle. It is the site of the infamous Amritsar Massacre or Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, where General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on thousands of people, who had gathered for a non-violent protest.
Wagah Border, Punjab
Visit the Wagah Border in Punjab during Independence Day to celebrate the spirit of India’s patriotism. Watch the fantastic Wagah Border ceremony, held every day before sunset. It’s a spectacular sight to see the BSF troopers and Pakistani Rangers try to outdo each other.
Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
The Chandrasekhar Azad Park in Allahabad has a strong association with India’s freedom movement. It is a public park and the site where the Indian freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad sacrificed his life for the country. Also known as Alfred Park or Company Garden, it is the largest park in Allahabad.
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
The historical city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh is another famous attraction. The Jhansi Fort or Jhansi ka Kila atop Bangara Hill is more than four centuries old. It is an iconic building signifying the War of Independence in 1857 by Queen of Jhansi Lakshmi Bai.
Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat
The Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi, India’s Father of the Nation, started the Satyagraha and the Dandi march. This place is considered as one of the epicentres of India’s freedom movement. Initially called the Satyagraha Ashram, it is the place where Mahatma Gandhi lived for 12 years.
Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands
Located at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands is the infamous Cellular Jail, or the Kala Pani. Originally, this place was a hellish jail for freedom fighters, including Batukeshwar Dutt and Veer Savarkar. India declared it a national memorial in 1969 and today it houses a museum which displays the atrocities meted out by the British authorities on Indian prisoners.
