Nigambodh Ghat

Nigambodh Ghat is located on the banks of the Yamuna river coast in Delhi, India, situated on the Ring Road, Delhi behind the historic Red Fort. It consists of a series of bathing and ceremonial stepped piers leading to the waters of the river.

Opening hours: 24/7
Email: help@nigambodhghat.org
Type: Crematorium
Description: human settlement in India

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Saint James‘ Anglican Church.

Red Fort, Delhi

Photo: Planemad, CC BY-SA 2.5.

The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Red Fort, Delhi is situated 1 km south of Nigambodh Ghat.

Saint James‘ Anglican Church

Church

Photo: Marshmir, CC BY-SA 3.0.

St. James' Church is a colonial-era church located in Old Delhi, India. It was once the official church of the British Viceroy of India. The building, which was built in 1836 for James Skinner, is one of the oldest churches in the city. Saint James‘ Anglican Church is situated 560 metres west of Nigambodh Ghat.

Partition Museum

Museum

Photo: कृष्ण कान्त शर्मा, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Partition Museum is a public museum located in the Dara Shukoh Library Building at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmere Gate Campus Old Delhi, India. Partition Museum is situated 400 metres southwest of Nigambodh Ghat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kashmiri Gate and Chandni Chowk.

Kashmiri Gate

Neighborhood

Photo: Rahul noida, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kashmiri Gate, also spelled Kashmere Gate, is a historic gate located in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It served as the northern entrance to the walled city of Shahjahanabad, the capital of the Mughal Empire.

Chandni Chowk

Neighborhood

Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Chandni Chowk is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era Red Fort is located at the eastern fringes of Chandni Chowk.