Mughal Gardens, Delhi
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Timings : The time and the dates of public visits are changed annually and are announced shortly before the visits commence. We recommend you to check online for the same before visiting.
Time Required : 1 - 3 hrs
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee
Mughal Gardens, Delhi Overview
Popularly known as the “soul” of the Presidential Palace, the Mughal Gardens are located inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the year 1917 for Lady Harding, the gardens cover a vast area of 13 acres and are a wonderful incorporation of Mughal architecture with that of British style. Inspired by the Mughal Gardens in Jammu and Kashmir, the ones in Delhi have succeeded in replicating the same charm and creating the picture perfect verdure panorama. The entire complex is a breathtaking combination of Circular, Spiritual, Bonsai, Herbal, Tactile and Musical Gardens. The gardens feature an extensive variety of seasonally blooming flowers and present a spectacular euphoric picture altogether.
Mughal Gardens boast of rare and endangered varieties of over 159 floral species including tulips, daffodils, Asiatic lilies, hyacinth, viscaria etc. Besides, the complex houses four water tanks, with sparkling water fountains coming out of lotus bases made of red sandstone. This wonderful example of nature’s majestic beauty is open to the public for a specified duration in the month of February and March at the time of the festival of Udyanotsav.
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Structure of Mughal Gardens
This garden has been divided into grids with two strips each running vertically from North to South and from East to West respectively. The junction of these grids has been adorned with lotus-shaped water fountains (six in all). The enthralling cascade is set such a monotone speed that it appears to be frozen and presents a wondrous spectacle. At the centre, there are stands fed with bread crumbs for stray birds to feed from.
Terrace Garden
At a slightly elevated ground, on each side of the main garden are two longitudinal strips of green patch. The centre is ornamented with a sparkling waterfall which flows inwards to give it the feel of a well. The western tips are adorned with arbours whereas the eastern tips harbour two elaborated designed sentinel posts.
Long Garden
Also called the ‘Purdah Garden’, this is to the west of the Main Garden. Circumferenced by 12 feet high walls, this is essentially a rose garden housing several rose beds and ecstatic rose varieties. The central pergola is covered with rose shrubs, grave vines and bougainvillaeas.
Very close by is situated the Circular garden, with blooming flowers; the horticulture office, greenhouses, nurseries, collection of bonsais etc.
Highlights of Mughal Gardens
2. Flower carpets in vibrant hues are displayed in the Central Lawn, showcasing the skill and creativity of the in-house gardeners and design experts.
3. The water fountains are perfectly synced with the beats of the music (mostly Vandemataram) played at the time of the festival.
4. Lately, new air purifying plants have been planted to reduce air toxins.
5. A special tiny cactus corner is displayed.
6. An exhibition of the organic fruits and vegetables grown in the President’s Estate.
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