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| The Mughal Garden | | |
| The famous Mughal Gardens is located in the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhavan - the official
residence of the President of India. The building and gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens span an
area of about 320 acres that include colourful flowering shrubs and European flowerbeds.
The gardens comprise of the Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and the Circular Garden. The Rectangular
Garden is the formal garden, which derived its treatment from the water-gardens, which the Mughals
brought into Delhi. The small flowerbeds, the four waterways and mown lawns produce a virtual
paradise.
The gardens are open to the public from February to March every year. |
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| Shalimar Garden | | |
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It is one of the most important Moghul gardens in the city. The Shalimar Garden, which lies in the
suburbs of the city, was once the first-night staging post for the Moghuls on their way to Kashmir
and Lahore. In 1658, Aurangzeb was crowned emperor here.
Tickets: Available at the site and Delhi Tourism office. | | | |
| Shish Mahal | | |
| Shish Mahal or the Glass Palace is situated on the western side of the Muthamman Burj below the Diwan-i-Khas hall. Shah Jehan built it between 1631-40, perhaps to be used as imperial baths. Thus, it had extra thick walls to ensure cool interiors. It was so named because of the extensive use of mirrors in its walls and ceilings set in the plaster. It lent a beautiful dramatic effect when illuminated and thus, it was purposefully made dark to necessitate the use of artificial light. According to Abdul Hamid Lahauri, the historian of Shah Jehan, these splendid mirrors belonged to Haleb (Aleppo, Syria) that was the main centre for manufacturing such glasses at the time. |
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| Lodi Gardens | | |
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In these well-maintained gardens are the domed tombs of Sayyid and Lodi rulers. This garden is known
for its fountains, ponds, flowering trees, blossoming shrubs and artificial streams.
In the middle of the garden is Bara Gumbad (Big Dome), a mosque built in 1494. The garden has Sheesh
Gumbad (Glass Dome), Mohammad Shah's Tomb and Sikander Lodi's tomb. These tombs boast of excellent
architecture, and this style was later used in the construction of Taj Mahal.
These gardens are ideal for joggers and for those who seek solitude. |
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| National Zoological Park | | |
| The Delhi zoo, close to Purana Qila, near ITO, was established in 1959 and is spread over a massive
area of 214 acres. Is regarded as one of the finest zoos in Asia and efforts have been made to
provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds. There are more than 2,000 animals and
bird species from places like Africa, America, Australia and even Asia. There is a lot of greenery
around the zoo and it is an ideal picnic spot especially in winter. Timings summer 0800 to 1800
hours, winter 0900 to 1700 hours. Closed on Friday.
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| Buddha Jayanti Park | | |
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At Palam-bound Sardar Patel Marg via Karol Bagh opp. Assam House is Buddha Jayanti Park founded on
the auspicious eve of 2500 years of completion of Buddhas Great Salvation. A plant of Bodhi-Briksha
was brought from Sri Lanka and planted in the commemorating park. The park is full of flowers and
the garden is pleasant and charming for rest and walk. Ideal for picnic. |
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