Lutyens Imperial of Delhi

Named after the famous British architect, Edwin Lutyens, Lutyens Delhi is particularly a place in New Delhi (India), which portrays the works of the legendary designer. He was the prime mover of many buildings and structures which were built here during the British reign.

He was the chief draftsman for laying the framework of the apex administrative region of New Delhi. At the very heart of the city is the Rashtrapati Bhawan situated on the Raisina Hills, which was earlier supposed to be the Viceroy’s House or the Vice-regal Lodge. This regal edifice is built on 330 acres of land with 340 lavish rooms. There is a beautiful garden which adorns the palatial building. Presently the President of India resides here. Edwin Lutyens was the mastermind in giving the place, New Delhi, the shape and look of capital. The Rajpath or the King’s Way connects the Rashtrapati Bhawan with India Gate. However the Parliament House on the Sansad Marg and the Secretariats were built by Herbert Baker. Lutyens preferred the southwest direction of the walled city of Shahjahanabad to be an ideal site for the capital. He even made plans for the wide lane avenues and streets for the city.

All these are treasures of the present Indian government and it is doing its best to preserve these precious works of architecture. However due to constant pressure for further development and modernization in Delhi, some garden laced villas in the Lutyens  Bungalow area are under menace.

Tourists visiting New Delhi or even the regular residents of Delhi derive warm pleasure stepping into the arena of Lutyens Delhi, each time with a different mood, attitude and flavour.