Gardens In Delhi

Apart from its ancient monuments, magnificent museums, and yummy street-side fare, the multidimensional metropolis of Delhi is feted for its lush green gardens and pictorial parks. Thanks to the Lodis, Mughals, Tughlaqs and other imperial dynasties, who apart from expanding their geographical dominions, conferred the land with many exquisite works of art and architecture, not to forget the picturesque gardens surrounding them. Delhi is swamped with lush gardens, which like the city of Delhi itself, has its own unique legacy to regale. All thanks to the tourism department, the gardens of Delhi still echoes with the erstwhile princely charm. However, most of the lush parks of Delhi are limited to the wadded layout of Old Delhi and are adorned with ruins of archaic citadels, providing ample room to kick back your vacation afternoons. Explore this article to know more about the serene beauty of Delhi through its gardens. Read on to know more on this.

Famous Gardens Of Delhi

Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens, located at the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of President, is one of the most exquisitely done botanies in Delhi. Straggled across six hectares of land, the famous Mughal Gardens with multi-level terraces, canals, flowering shrubs, lawns and privet hedges, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Lady Harding. This garden, which is divided into three sectors - Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and the Circular Garden, was apparently inspired by the Mughal style and hence the name. Mughal Gardens is open to the visitors from February to March every year and sums up as the perfect place for a picnic or a casual day out.

Lodi Garden
Formerly known as Lady Willington Park, today the famous Lodi Gardens stands as the prized remnants of the early historic times. Located on the main Lodi road, this exquisite landscape, which is thronged with many medieval monuments and tombs, serves as joggers as well as tourists delight. Well-kept gardens and the historic repositories lend an aura of impeccable charm to this garden. Tombs of rulers like Muhammad Shah, Sikander Lodi and the ‘Athpula’ Bridge add to the garden’s majestic opulence. If you are a lover of bonsai, then a visit to the National Bonsai Park over here can leave you thrilled.

Kalindi Kunj
Kalindi Kunj is a famous public garden that draws its inspiration from the Vrindavan garden of Mysore. Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, close to the Apollo Hospital and the Okhla, this garden provides breathtaking sight with its beautiful greenery and the musical fountain. Brilliantly illuminated, the garden offers a fairytale atmosphere to the visitors who flock here in large numbers to enjoy the rich lush. The garden also serves as a hub for migratory birds that flock this area during September.

Shalimar Garden
Shalimar garden, one of the famous Mughal gardens in Delhi, is located 10kms to the north-west of Old Delhi. Once known as Aizzabad-Bagh, after Shah Jahan’s wife Aizzu'n-Nisa Begum, Shalimar Garden served as the country house for Emperor Aurangzeb during his reign. The garden still houses many buildings that narrate the glorious past of the unforgettable Mughal history. The present beauty of the Shalimar garden is due to the reconstruction work done by the Indian tourism in the year 2006. The best time to visit this place is during spring as the nature is at its best during this time of the year.

Talkatora Garden
The Talkatora garden, perched on the main Willingdon Crescents Road, stands as another good example of lush tapestry done in Mughal style. The Talkatora garden once served as the venue of battle between the Mughals and the Marathas and is stamped with a rich historical significance. The garden is famous for its splendid look especially in spring when the colorful flowers and plans display serene beauty. Apart for the greeneries, the Talkatora Gardens is also famous for its indoor stadium where the number of shows, competitions and programs are held throughout the year.

Rose Garden
True to its name, the Rose garden in Delhi houses roses of different varieties. The best time to visit the Rose garden is during December and January when the roses are in full bloom. The Rose garden is famous among tourists because of its beauty and splendor. The other reason for its popularity is the easy accessibility of the place. The garden is close to Raj Ghat, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and Shanti Vana. Thus, anyone visiting to these places can easily make a trip to the Rose garden and revel in its rich beauty.

Garden Of Five Senses
Garden of Five Senses, located in Said-Ul-Azaib village close to the Mehrauli heritage area, is the result of a green initiation by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. Inaugurated in 2003, the Garden of Five Senses was built with an aim of providing calm and serene spot to the visitors. The abundant display of flora and fauna promises to be a perfect sensual treat. The garden is a delight for art lovers that boast of as many as 25 art sculptures sited within its huge periphery. The Solar Park, which serves as the storehouse of renewable energy sources, is another attraction of this park.

Buddha Jayanti Park
Buddha Jayanti Park, situated in Ridge Road near Dhaula Kuan, is an exquisite landscape, built to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of Lord Buddha's attainment of nirvana. A sapling of the original Bodi tree, under which Buddha attained his enlightenment, is planted in this park and serves as one of the major attractions for the tourists here. With lush green lawns, pitched terrain and huge trees, Buddha Jayanti Park is quite popular among people of all ages. Open on all days, you can enjoy the serene beauty of this park any day between 5 am to 7 pm.

Millennium Indraprastha Park
Millennium Indraprastha Park located on the outer Ring Road of East Delhi is a recent addition to the parks of Delhi. With the initiation of Delhi Development Authority, the park was constructed in 2004 with the sole aim of providing green space for the Delhites. This park attracts large number of people with its colorful blooms, lush green trees and little cottages. Visitors can also get a clear view of Humayun's Tomb from the park. The park is open to visitors on all days of the week from morning 5 am to 8.30 pm in the evening.

Nehru Park
Nehru Park, spread over 75 acres of land, is located in Chanakyapuri, close to Ashoka Hotel. With the vast stretch of landscaped lawns and tracks, Nehru Park is an ideal destination for family outing. The park, which is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, is noted for its mounds and rocks. Other attractions of the place are Monkey Bridge, water channels, swimming pool and fountain. classical music concert is held once in every e month that attracts visitors in large numbers. Apart from this, the park also houses an open art gallery, which serves as a platform for budding artists.