The North and South blocks situated across each other on the Raisina hill represents the commanding attitude of the nation's capital. It houses the headquarters of the government offices and the Delhi assembly.It is also known as, British Secretariat Buildings, these two blocks are among the most impressive state office buildings of the world. Facing each other with a huge square or plaza known as "Vijay Chowk" in between, the North Block houses the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance while the South Block houses the Ministry of External Affairs.

North and South Block History:

History of the North and South Block gives all details regarding this. The age old monuments are constructed in the days of Mughal and Rajputs with their wonderful architecture. These buildings are transformed into the houses of great ministers and officials. The Chatri shaped design shows the Indian art and culture. The buildings are scientifically made to avoid any heat and monsoon.
The South Block houses the Prime Minister Office, Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs
The North Block primarily houses the Ministry of Finance and the Home Ministry

North and South Block Architecture:

The architecture combines the best of English school of architecture and the traditional Indian forms of Moghul and Rajputana style. The use of Jali, Chajja and Chatri are typically Indian, tailor-made for the Indian climate.The exquisite lotus, elephants and other motifs boast of a distinctive Moghul style.
The buildings are the beautiful lotus motifs, elephants and Mughal chhatris or kiosks. There are four sandstone columns surmounted by a bronze ship sailing east, two in front of each blocks representing the dominions of the British empire namely Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. There are stone tablets fixed at the sandstones bases of the buildings on which the names of the architects and builders are inscribed. The Secretariat Buildings are not only impressive and majestic from the outside but their interiors are also equally interesting. North Block contains some very well preserved paintings depicting various themes like justice, war and peace. The South Block too has paintings on different cities of the country and emblems of old kingdoms.

Location: On Raisina Hill, at the western end of Rajpath, adjacent to Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Famous as: British Secretariat Buildings that are now offices of the Government of India.

 

How to reach North and South Block:
Tourists can avail local buses, taxis and auto rickshaws from different points within the city to reach the monument, which is located near Connaught Place (CP), the heart of the city, or they can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis or metro rail.

Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station

Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat

Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport