Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. Rajghat is set in the midst of deep green lawns.

Rajghat is a simple square platform with a black memorial stone. Mahatma Gandhi's last words were 'Hey Ram' when he was shot dead at inscribed on it.

Located on the west bank of the River Yamuna, Rajghat is surrounded by a wooded area and several exotic shrubs that give the area a serene ambience. Walk along the ornate stone pathways as you relax on your tours to the samadhi of one of the greatest leaders, statesman and humanist ever born.

The shrine itself is very simple a raised square platform made of black marble and covered in flowers, with a perpetual flame burning at one end of it. Entrance to the memorial is free, but one must take off your shoes to go near the shrine.

On every Friday, the day of his death a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a regular feature of projecting Gandhi philosophy in picture, sculpture and photos from 10-00 to 17-00 is being performed at Rajghat. Besides, there is Gandhi Memorial Museum projecting his life and the philosophy of Sarvodaya Movement in film from 9-30 to 17-30 except Thursday and on Sunday at 16-00 in Hindi and 17-00 in English.