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  • French President Emmanuel Macron will Visit Jaipur Today

    French President Emmanuel Macron will Visit Jaipur Today

    French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Jaipur the pink city of India today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome him at Jantar Mantar with hospitality full of Rajasthani culture. Before that, the French President will be welcomed at Jaipur Airport by Governor Kalraj Mishra and CM Bhajanlal Sharma. He will reach Jaipur today at around 2.30 pm on Thursday while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at around 4.35 pm.

    French President Emmanuel Macron is coming to India as the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations. He will spend about 6 hours and 20 minutes in the Pink City Jaipur on Thursday. To see the tourist places, he will travel about 12 kilometres from Amer to Sanganeri Gate.

    Grand Welcome at Jaipur

    As soon as French President Emmanuel Macron steps into Jaipur, he will be welcomed with the Kalbelia dance and Chang beats at the State Hangar. Moreover, Sahariya culture will also be shown. He will see drums playing and a Kachchi Ghodi dance in Jaleb Chowk. Moreover, at Diwan-e-Khas, Ghoomar will be performed. There will be a display of Kalbelia dance, Manganiyar music, bagpipe playing, Bhavai dance, Garasia, Kathori culture and puppetry from the tribal community, from Jaleb Chowk to Jantar Mantar. Furthermore, there will be a performance of Pad Dangal along with Kalbelia, Sahariya, Gair, Chakri and Peacock dance at Chandni Chowk. Apart from this, there will be a Ravan Vadh at Jantar Mantar and Ganesh Pol and music playing at Hawa Mahal.

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    Roadshow of French President Emmanuel Macron

    PM Modi will welcome him at Jantar Mantar. From Jantar Mantar, both celebrities will do a roadshow. Moreover, this roadshow is about two and a quarter kilometres long from Jantar Mantar to Sanganeri Gate via Hawamahal.

    French President Emmanuel Macron will pay for handicraft items through BHIM UPI

    During his visit to Jaipur, French President Emmanuel Macron will purchase handicraft items as souvenirs near the state’s old assembly Town Hall and Hawa Mahal. Moreover, to promote digital transactions, he will make payments through BHIM UPI. A cultural glimpse of Rajasthani dance and music will be presented at the historical Jantar Mantar and world-class heritage Hawa Mahal and we will also enjoy tea at a Thadi. He will also come face to face with the cultural heritage of Jaipur.

    The Globe and Mail

    French President Macron will discuss bilateral issues with PM Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss bilateral issues at Rambagh Hotel and there is information that an agreement will also be signed. After the meeting and dinner, he will leave for Delhi. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will also stay in Jaipur during this visit.

    Outcome of the Visit of French President Emmanuel Macron

    The visit of both the celebrities will be special in many ways. Just as Prime Minister Modi put Lakshadweep tourism on the world map. In the same way, the visit of both personalities will give new heights to the tourism, handicraft and jewellery industries in the Pink City. Jaipur is also called the twin city of Paris, this visit will further strengthen this identity. It is being said that this tour will give a special message to give new dimensions to tourism, art and culture as well as Rajasthani heritage to the world.

    Minute to minute program of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    • 4.35 pm: Arrival in Jaipur
    • 5.00 pm: Reach Jantar Mantar
    • 5.30 pm: Welcome the French President at Jantar Mantar.
    • 6.00 pm: Shopping at Hawa Mahal with French President
    • 6.30 pm: Albert Hall
    • 6.45 pm: Reach Hotel Rambagh Palace
    • 7.15 pm: Meeting with the French President followed by dinner.
    • 8.50 pm: Fly to Delhi.

    Minute to minute program of French President Emmanuel Macron

    • 2.30 pm: Arrival at Jaipur
    • 3.15 pm: Amer Fort Visit
    • 5.30 pm: Jantar Mantar Visit
    • 6.00 pm: Roadshow
    • 6.15 pm: Hawa Mahal Visit
    • 7.15 pm: Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hotel Rambagh
    • 8.50 pm: Fly to Delhi
  • Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan is going to open for Public

    Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan is going to open for Public

    Amrit Udyan located at Rashtrapati Bhavan will soon be open to the public from the 2nd of February to the 31st of March 2024. Now you can visit this beautiful garden six days a week FREE of Cost. Every Monday it will remain closed for maintenance. Moreover, it will remain closed on the 25th of March due to the Holi Festival. That means you can plan your visit from Tuesday to Sunday of any week from Feb 2 to March 31.

    Amrit Udyan in Rashtrapati Bhavan

    Amrit Udyan is a sprawling and magnificent garden located within the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India in New Delhi. It was formerly known as the Mughal Garden but was renamed in January 2023 to Amrit Udyan as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrating 75 years of India’s independence.

    Here’s some more information about Amrit Udyan:

    History and Design: 

    Originally constructed around 1917 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed Delhi, the gardens originally included four sections: East Lawn, Central Lawn, Long Garden, and Circular Garden. Over time, new sections were added like the Herbal Gardens, Tactile Garden, and Bonsai Garden.

    Significance: 

    Amrit Udyan is not just a beautiful garden, it holds historical and cultural significance. It has been witness to various important events and meetings with dignitaries from around the world. Its renaming signifies a move towards a more inclusive and representative identity for the gardens.

    What to See and Do: 

    During the spring months (February to March), Amrit Udyan opens its doors to the public for a limited period called “Udyan Utsav.” During this time, visitors can marvel at the breathtaking displays of seasonal flowers, including tulips, daffodils, lilies, and roses. Additionally, there are various sections to explore, like the Bal Vatika for children, the Bonsai Garden, and the Circular Garden with its diverse flora and fauna.

    Amrit Udyan Circular Garden

    How to Plan Your Visit to Amrit Udyan

    To visit Amrit Udyan, you have to take prior permission and register yourself online Here. Online booking slot will open 10 days before the date of the visit. For example, if you want to visit on the 15th of February you can book from the 5th of February. A maximum of 30 people can register in a single booking.

    Although you can be a walk-in visitor to Amrit Udyan. Visitors who walk in must register at the facilitation counters or the Self Service Kiosk near Gate No. 12 of Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, a Self Service Kiosk is outside the entry and exit gate number 35 where you can get registration.

    Visitors can visit in between 10 AM to 4 PM. Those who go inside before 4 PM can remain there till 5 PM. However, booking is done on an hourly slot basis. There are two forenoon slots between 10 to 12 and afternoon slots are four between 12 to 4. For every slot, the maximum numbers of visitors are fixed. Maximum numbers also vary on weekdays and weekends. Below is the table for clearly understanding the time slots.

    Time SlotsCapacity on WeekdaysCapacity on weekends
    10-117500 Visitors10,000 Visitors
    11-127500 Visitors10,000 Visitors
    12-15000 Visitors7500 Visitors
    1-25000 Visitors7500 Visitors
    2-35000 Visitors7500 Visitors
    3-45000 Visitors7500 Visitors

    Those booking online can take entry by showing the digital visitor pass received on their mobile. You should also carry a government ID proof.

    Hence you can plan your visit to Amrit Udyan according to your online booking.

    How to reach Amrit Udyan

    How to reach Amrit Udyan Entry Gate 35

    To visit Amrit Udyan you have to reach Delhi which is very well connected from throughout India. You can reach Delhi by domestic or international flights, train, buses or by your vehicle.

    Indra Gandhi International Airport is around 17 km from Rashtrapati Bhavan. From there you can catch the Metro, a bus or a taxi.

    Railways

    New Delhi Railway Station is around 5 km from Amrit udyan. Moreover, Nijamudin Railway Station and Old Delhi Railway Station are around 10 km from Rashtrapati Bhavan. From there you can reach through the metro, bus or taxi.

    Metro

    The nearest metro station to the entry gate number 35 is the Central Secretariat Metro station. It is just 2 km away from Amrit Udyan. Visitors can take a shuttle bus from Central Secretariat Metro Station to Gate No. 35 every 30 minutes between 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. You can also take a rickshaw from the Metro station to Gate Number 35.

    Bus stations near Amrit Udyan Entry Gate 35 in Delhi

    • Talkatora Road is just 4 min walk
    • North Avenue,6 min walk
    • Kendriya Terminal,7 min walk
    • Kendriya Terminal (Church Road),8 min walk
    • Dr R.M.L.Hospital is just 800 metres away and 11 min walk
    • Krishi Bhawan/Central Secretariat Gate No 2 is just 2.0 Km away

    Permitted and Prohibited in Amrit Udyan

    Visitors are permitted to bring mobile phones, electronic keys, handbags, water bottles, and milk bottles for infants. There is no permission to bring food items/paan/gutkha/cigarettes/backpacks/cameras/video cameras. Arms and Ammunition are strictly prohibited. For facility drinking water, toilets, and medical facilities will be available at various points along the public route inside Amrit Udyan.

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