[2019] Visit the Beautiful Mughal Gardens in India between 6th Feb & 10th March | Rashtrapati Bhavan
Channel: OneWorld
Date: 06/03/2019

Hi All, Sharing this video from the "President of India" YouTube Channel. Do visit the place when you go to New Delhi, the capital of India. 

The Mughal Gardens will open for the public to visit from February 6, 2019 to March 10, 2019.  If missed your chance to visit this year dont worry you can visit the Mughal Gardens during the same period next year in the months of February and march.

This time, you can book your time slot online on https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/rbvisit_mughal.aspx and benefit from a dedicated entry lane at Gate 35 of President's Estate.

Mughal Gardens are one of the most beautiful gardens in India and host a vast variety of flowers. Stretching over an area of 15 acres, the gardens are a paradise and is rightfully known as the soul of the Presidential Palace. The gardens portray a commingle of the Indian and Western style of architecture which can be seen in the form of English flower garden and Mughal style. 

If you plan to visit the Mughal Gardens, have a look at this itinerary plan which might help you in advance.

Nearest metro station :
The nearest metro station to reach the Mughal Gardens is Central Secretariat. From here you can get down at Rail Bhawan and walk till gate number 35 of the Mughal Gardens.

Mughal Gardens' entry fee :
The entry fee of Mughal Gardens is zero. Yes, you do not have to pay anything to reach there.

Timings to visit Mughal Gadrens :
You can visit any day from 10 am to 4 pm between February 06 and March 10 except for the Mondays.

Things not to take along :
There will be a number of things that will be restricted at the entry gate due security reasons, such as Water bottle ,Fast food or other eatables, Hang bags, Camera, Radio ,Other consumer goods, etc.

Major attractions of Mughal Gardens :
As the name suggests, the Mughal Gardens are divided into several sections with as many as six gardens and areas for other activities. Here's what you can see in each garden

1. Rectangular Garden
The Central Lawn of the Rectangular Garden is the main venue for the annual 'At Home' ceremonies hosted by the President of India on Republic Day and Independence Day. The place has witness special guests, celebrities and eminent figures.

2. Long Garden
The 12 feet high walls are covered with creepers like flame vine, trumpet vine, lassan bel and Jasmine that add fragrance to the garden. Along the walls, one can see the China Orange trees or Kumquats that have been planted. Long Garden leads to the Circular Garden.

3. Circular Garden
A bubble fountain concealed in a circular pond forms the centre of this garden. The pond has Lotus flowers and is edged with calendula and marigold. It is interesting to note that, a distillation unit is also installed next to the Circular garden for distillation of essential oils of aromatic and herbal plants from the Rashtrapati Bhavan Gardens. Demonstrations are also given to farmers during the annual Udyanotsav festival.

4. Herbal Garden
Herbal Gardens has around 33 medicinal and aromatic plants depicting their use are planted in these gardens.

5. Spiritual Garden
The garden has as many as 40 different plants and trees can be found here, including: Khair, Bamboo, Sandalwood, Heena, Sita Ashoka, Butter Tree, Temple Tree, Kadamb Tree, Paras Peepal, Fig, Date palms, Krishna Burgad, Jasmine,Reetha and Shami amongst others.

6. Musical Garden
Set up in the President's Estate in an area that was earlier used as a nursery, the Musical Garden has three large water fountains that demonstrate digital electronics, electromagnetism, hydro dynamics and hydrostatics. The music is digitized and the audio system fed through computerized programme controller.


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