There are numerous gardens and parks in Delhi. Parks and gardens in New Delhi are not only known for their beauty or serenity but also have history attached to them. They also serve as the venue for various cultural, religious, musical and other types of programs. Parks and gardens of Delhi act as a breather for the Delhiites, where they can spend some time peacefully, organize a picnic, take walks and jogs and do a lot of other activities.
Lodi Garden Delhi
Lodi Garden of Delhi is situated on the Lodi road, near the famous Safdarjung Tomb. Earlier known as Lady Willington Park, the Lodi garden boasts of splendidly landscaped lawns. Small water bodies, fountains, a jogging track, etc, are the main features of this garden.
Mughal Gardens Delhi
Mughal Gardens of Delhi are situated inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. Sir Edwin Lutyens designed these gardens, sprawling across six hectares, for Lady Harding. These gardens combine the formal Moghul style with the British garden designs and sport Mughal canals, multi-level terraces and flowering shrubs along with European flowerbeds, lawns and privet hedges.
Shahajahanabad Gardens Delhi
Shahajahanabad Gardens at Delhi date back to the time when Emperor Shah Jahan ruled over the city. One of the favorite summer jaunts of the Emperor, the Shahajahanabad Gardens also served as the venue for the celebration of various festivals by the ladies of the court.
Shalimar Garden Delhi
Shalimar Garden is situated to the west of Delhi-Karnal road, at a distance of approximately 10 km from the capital city. The garden served as the venue of the crowning ceremony of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Originally known as the Aizzabad Bagh, Shalimar Garden once consisted of a magnificent palace known as the Shish-Mahal, which stood at its center.
Talkatora Gardens Delhi
Talkatora Gardens are situated on the main Willingdon Crescent Road in New Delhi. The place where the gardens now stand once housed a huge walled tank. Although the tank has been replaced by a relatively small swimming pool, it is still named after it (tal means tank and katora means cup).
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