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Durbar Memorial

Coronation Park

Also Known As · Coronation Durbar Memorial · Coronation Grounds

New Delhi, Delhi · monument

A vast, empty ceremonial ground where three Delhi Durbars were held — an obelisk and a lonely gathering of relocated Raj-era statues, in far North Delhi.

Open dailyEntry Fee: Free EntryDaily, roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (an open, largely unfenced heritage park; timings are loosely enforced)

Coronation Park is one of Delhi's most atmospheric and least-visited history sites — a vast open ground in Burari, North Delhi, where the British Raj staged all three grand Delhi Durbars. It was here, on 12 December 1911, at the only Durbar a reigning sovereign personally attended, that King George V announced the shifting of British India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi — the decision that set in motion the building of Lutyens' New Delhi.

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Where to Eat Nearby

Nearby Vegetarian Eats

Bikanervala, Model Town

6 km away
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Sagar Ratna, GTB Nagar

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Haldiram's, Model Town

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Pure-vegetarian snacks and North Indian thalis

About

Coronation Park is one of Delhi's most atmospheric and least-visited history sites — a vast open ground in Burari, North Delhi, where the British Raj staged all three grand Delhi Durbars.

  • It was here, on 12 December 1911, at the only Durbar a reigning sovereign personally attended, that King George V announced the shifting of British India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi — the decision that set in motion the building of Lutyens' New Delhi.
  • Today the ground is a quiet, secular heritage park with an unmistakable character.
  • A tall sandstone obelisk, the Coronation Memorial, marks the site of the Durbars of 1877, 1903 and 1911.
  • Around it, in an open-air arrangement often called a 'graveyard of empire', stand statues gathered from across the city as post-Independence Delhi cleared imperial statuary from its avenues: a towering marble figure of King George V, moved here from near India Gate, and several full-length statues of former British viceroys.
  • It is best understood as a place to reflect on a chapter of history — not to celebrate empire — and its stark, empty ceremonial expanse is strangely moving, especially in soft morning or evening light.
  • For vegetarian travellers the Model Town and GTB Nagar area on the way back has reliable pure-veg options — Bikanervala, Sagar Ratna and Haldiram's among them.

Practical notes

entry is free and the largely unfenced grounds are open through daylight hours, though timings are loosely enforced and facilities are sparse. There is no metro within walking distance, so reach GTB Nagar or Model Town and take an auto. It is about 17 km north of Connaught Place, so pair it with other North Delhi stops; carry water, visit in daylight and avoid the empty grounds after dark. Allow about an hour, and pair it with other North Delhi and Ridge heritage stops to make the long trip out worthwhile.

Timings & Entry Fee

Visiting Hours

  • • Roughly 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (daily)
  • • Timings loosely enforced — visit in daylight
  • • Sparse facilities and shade
Days OpenOpen DailyEntry FeeFree EntryTime Needed45 minutes to 1 hour

Entry Fee: Free entry. Open, largely unfenced grounds with few facilities — carry water.

Verified: July 2026

Location & How to Reach

Address

Bhai Parmanand Marg (Coronation Road), Burari, New Delhi, Delhi, 110009

On Burari Road, opposite Nirankari Sarovar, North Delhi

📍 Get Directions🗺️ View on map

🚇 Nearest Metro: No metro within walking distance — GTB Nagar / Model Town (Yellow Line) or Majlis Park (Pink Line), then an auto

🚶 Walking from Metro: No metro is walkable — take an auto or cab from GTB Nagar, Model Town or Majlis Park to the grounds.

Distance from

  • • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): 30 km (~65 min)
  • • New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): 12 km (~40 min)
  • • Connaught Place: 17 km (~45 min)

Parking

on-site · Free

Open space for parking on the grounds.

🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola reach the park via Burari Road; it is a long ride from central Delhi, so plan the return too.

How to Reach: Coronation Park is on Bhai Parmanand Marg (Coronation Road / Burari Road), Burari, North Delhi, about 17 km north of Connaught Place. No metro is within walking distance — reach GTB Nagar or Model Town (Yellow Line), or Majlis Park (Pink Line), then take an auto or cab. Open space for parking if driving.

Things to Do

  • See the Coronation Memorial obelisk
  • View the statue of King George V
  • Walk among the viceroy statues
  • Read the Durbar history plaques
  • Photograph the atmospheric open grounds

Best Time to Visit

Best SeasonOctober to MarchBest Time of DayEarly morning or late afternoonTime Needed45 minutes to 1 hourCrowd LevelsVery quiet — one of Delhi's least-visited heritage sites

History & Significance

History

Coronation Park is the open ground in Burari where the British Raj staged all three Delhi Durbars — 1877 (proclaiming Queen Victoria Empress of India), 1903 (accession of Edward VII) and the grand 1911 Durbar, where King George V announced shifting the capital from Calcutta to Delhi.

  • A sandstone obelisk was raised after 1911, and decades later, as Delhi cleared imperial statuary from its avenues, the marble statue of George V and statues of former viceroys were relocated here.

🏛️ Architect: A sandstone Coronation Memorial obelisk on a raised, stepped square plinth, set in an open ceremonial maidan; around it stand a roughly 15-metre marble statue of King George V and several full-length statues of British viceroys, in a stark open-air arrangement.

Significance

Coronation Park is one of Delhi's most significant colonial-history sites — the exact ground of the 1877, 1903 and 1911 Delhi Durbars and of the 1911 announcement that moved India's capital to Delhi — now a quiet, secular heritage park of Raj-era monuments removed from the city centre.

Places to Visit Nearby

Yamuna Biodiversity Park

6 km away

A restored Yamuna floodplain of wetlands and forest, rich in birds.

Delhi University (North Campus)

6 km away

Delhi University's historic north campus and its cafés.

Nirankari Sarovar

1 km away

A large landscaped ground and lake nearby in Burari.

Family & Accessibility

Kid Friendly3of 5Stroller AccessPartialWheelchair AccessPartialChanging RoomNoPet PolicyYes

Family Highlights

  • • The sandstone Coronation Memorial obelisk
  • • The towering marble statue of King George V
  • • Statues of former British viceroys
  • • A stark, atmospheric open heritage ground

Photography & Drone

Drone PolicyProhibited

💰 Equipment Fees: Free for personal photography.

📍 The Golden Spot: The George V statue and obelisk against the empty maidan in low, golden light.

🌅 Best Light Time: Early morning and late afternoon.

Tips & Safety

💡 Insider Tips

🌅 Secret View: The statues of the viceroys, gathered around the obelisk, are an eerie open-air record of empire seldom seen elsewhere in India.

🎯 Crowd Hack: It is almost always empty — the quiet is the point; just go in daylight and carry water.

💎 Secret Fact: It was here at the 1911 Durbar that King George V announced moving the capital from Calcutta to Delhi, launching the building of New Delhi.

⚡ Express Tour

30 minutes — the obelisk and the George V statue.

🔭 Deep Dive Tour

Half day — Coronation Park with other North Delhi and Ridge heritage stops.

🙏 Etiquette & Dress Code

Do's

  • See the Coronation Memorial obelisk marking the Durbar site
  • View the relocated marble statue of King George V
  • Walk among the statues of former viceroys
  • Read the plaques on the 1877, 1903 and 1911 Durbars
  • Visit in daylight and carry water

Don'ts

  • Do not visit after dark — the grounds are open and empty
  • Do not expect facilities or shade — come prepared
  • Do not treat it as a celebration of empire — it is heritage
  • Do not rely on posted timings — they are approximate

👕 Dress Code: No dress code; sun protection and sturdy shoes for the open grounds.

📷 Photography Rules: Personal photography is free and the obelisk and statues are the highlight.

Good to Know

💳 Money & Connectivity

UPIPartialCardsNoCashYes

🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs toward Model Town and Burari (within 3 km).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Coronation Park timings and entry fee?

Entry is free. The largely unfenced grounds are open through daylight hours, roughly 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though timings are loosely enforced — visit in daylight.

Which is the nearest metro to Coronation Park?

There is no metro within walking distance — reach GTB Nagar or Model Town on the Yellow Line, or Majlis Park on the Pink Line, then take an auto. It is about 17 km north of Connaught Place.

What is Coronation Park known for?

It is the ground where the 1877, 1903 and 1911 Delhi Durbars were held — including the 1911 announcement moving the capital to Delhi — and now holds a memorial obelisk and relocated Raj-era statues of King George V and former viceroys.

Is Coronation Park worth visiting?

For history lovers, yes — it is a quiet, atmospheric heritage site unlike anywhere else in Delhi, an open-air gathering of imperial statues; casual visitors may find it stark and remote.

Is Coronation Park safe to visit?

Visit in daylight — the grounds are open, unfenced and lightly used, with sparse facilities; carry water and avoid the empty park after dark.

Where can I eat vegetarian food near Coronation Park?

The Model Town and GTB Nagar area on the way back has reliable pure-veg options — Bikanervala, Sagar Ratna and Haldiram's among them.

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