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PARKS and Gardents in Delhi
Delhi is known for its clean and green image with beautiful parks
adding on to this very attribute. Most of these parks are maintained
and managed by the Delhi Development Authority.
Talkatora
Garden
Talkatora means something in the shape of a cup or a bowl. The design
and topography of the garden is the reason why it is called "Talkatora
Garden". The garden is located at Wellingdon Crescent.
Children's Park
It is located near India Gate round about and is famous among children.
Small kids can be seen playing, swinging and sliding in the park.
Lodhi Gardens
The garden is famous for its greenery and a preferred picnic spot.
It is built around the tombs of Lodhi and Sayyid rulers. It is a nice
spot for having fresh air during mornings and evenings. The experience
of a modern landscape blended with the remains of medieval monuments
is something that can only be witnessed by visiting the garden.
Mughal Garden
The famous Mughal Garden is located at the Rastrapati Bhawan with
the garden area being close to 6 hectares. Mughal Garden is open for
public viewing during the months of February and March. For the rest
of the year, the garden is closed for general public. The garden is
famous for exotic roses, rare flowering plants, orange trees and many
other species of flowers. To add on to the beauty of the garden, there
are fountains all around Mughal Garden.
Shalimar Garden
Located in the outskirts of Delhi, near Badli Sarai, the garden
is famous for its historical connection. The garden was originally
called as "Aizzabad-Bagh", which is believed to have been named
by Shahjahan after his mistress. The garden was used by Auranzeb
as his country-house.
Zoological Garden
The garden is designed by the famous Zoo specialist, Hergebbeck. Zoological
garden is located in Central Delhi, near Purana
Quila. It is a famous picnic spot of Delhi and children enjoy
their time in the garden amidst the greenery of the park. It is closed
on Fridays.
Jahapanah
It is located in Chirag
Delhi. The garden is famous for birds with a well developed forest.
Jahapanah is very popular among Bird lovers in the city. One can find
birds of different species including migratory birds arriving from
other countries.
Buddha Jayanti Park
Buddha Jayanti Park was built in commemoration of 2500th birthday
of Lord Buddha. It is a one of the famous picnic
spots of Delhi. One can reach the park via Ridge Road, Shankar
Road or Sardar Patel Marg.
Millennium Indraprastha Park
Millennium Park is located near the Sarai Kale Khan Bus terminal.
Another landmark is the famous Humayun's
tomb that can be seen in the backyard. The park is spread over
an area of 20 acres with greenery all around bringing peace and serenity
to people.
India Gate Lawns
Lawns around the famous India
Gate are very popular among tourists and the people of Delhi.
These lawns are favorite picnic spots and people find time to spend
a calm evening strolling on these lawns. It is a great sight with
India Gate standing tall and handsome at one end of Janpath. People
enjoy ice creams, snacks and other eatables from vendors.
Yamuna Water Front
Yamuna Water Front can be seen south of Rajghat. The garden is spread
over a distance of four kilometers with green lawns and floral beds.
Rose Garden
One of the famous Rose gardens is located at Shantipath in the Diplomatic
Area and the other one is in Hauz
Khas near Safdarjung's
tomb.
Nehru Park
It is located near the Ashok
Hotel in Chanakyapuri.
The garden is spread over an area of 85 acres.
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