GPO (General Post Office) is Delhi’s first post office. This is the iconic building built during British rule. It was built in neo-classical style of colonial architecture. It has been running since 1885 and is serving good services to the customers. It’s a two- story with white building and red borders which show the postal department. All portal service, speed post, registry work, India post banking and finance services are done here. A lot of government saving schemes are offered here. It is very near to Old Delhi Railway station near Kashmiri Gate in the old city of Delhi. Kindy WhatsApp us, for Delhi Darshan Agra bus, car, cab tour hire rental from General Post Office Old Delhi will provide you with city sightseeing.
Location:
General Post Office, Kashmiri Gate, Old Delhi, Delhi, India.
History:
Opposite the GPO lies the British Magazine which was blown up by Captain Willoughby in may 11, 1857 so that it wouldn’t fall into the hands of the Sepoys who had revolted against the British. You may include this tourist attraction in your Delhi Tour Packages if you are nearby.
Nearest Metro Station:
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station on Yellow Line
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station on Red Line
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station on Violet Line
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
- British Magazine Memorial
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
- Kucha Choudhary Market
- Bhagirath Palace Market
- Chandni Chowk Market
- Guari Shankar Mandir
- Digambar Jain Temple
- Chawri Bazar Market
- Shahi Sunehri Masjid
- Dariba Kalan Market
- Telegraph Memorial
- Ballimaran Market
- Chor Bazaar Delhi
- Fatehpuri Masjid
- Gahlib ki Haveli
- Salimgarh Fort
- Kashmiri Gate
- Jama Masjid
- Kinari Bazar
- Tilak Bazar
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This post was last modified on 4 March, 2023 3:50 pm