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Delhi Tourism
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Gardens in Delhi |
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.
Shalimar Garden
 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
 the
beautiful central pavilion built by Shah Jahan is now in a fairly
advanced state of decay. Some of the original painted flower decoration
has survived.
Lodi Gardens
 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.
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.
Buddha Jayanti Park
 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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