The majestic gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan are a work of art in themselves. Having a width of six metres, these twenty-six feet wrought iron gates mark the boundary of the presidential palace as a part of the longer grille that runs from Gate No. 2 on the southern side till the northern most end of Rashtrapati Bhavan and is at a height of fourteen feet. The grille is perched on a two feet stone base, and gives an overall impression of an intricate black lace that has floral synthesis along with spiked uprights.

The Jaipur Column stands at a height of one hundred and forty five feet on the Rashtrapati Bhavan Forecourt, at an approximate distance of five hundred and fifty five feet from the main gate. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and sponsored by Maharaja Madho Singh of Jaipur, the Jaipur Column was built to celebrate the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi and as a token of allegiance of the princely state of Jaipur to the British Crown.

The Dome that crowns Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the most distinctive features of the building. Fifty-five meters above the level of the Forecourt, it has the National flag hoisted from its peak. The central dome is twice the height of the building. Bordering the dome are miniature pavilion roofs called chattris and inverted half-dome fountains.