Indo Islamic Heritage
The Mughal Garden in Delhi is well-connected by all major transport modes. The nearest railway station is New Delhi Railway Station (5.5 km away), and the closest metro station is Central Secretariat, just a 5–6 minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Udyog Bhawan, around 400 meters away. The closest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, approximately 13 km from the garden.
The Mughal Gardens, located at the back of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, beautifully combine Mughal and English landscaping styles and showcase a wide variety of flowers. These gardens are open to the public every February. Main Garden: The main garden follows the traditional Charbagh layout, divided into a grid of squares by two water channels intersecting at right angles in the cardinal directions. At the intersections are six lotus-shaped fountains, each rising up to 12 feet (3.7 meters). These water channels also act as reflecting pools. Bird tables are placed to feed wild birds. Terrace Garden: On both sides of the Main Garden, at a slightly higher level, are two long strips of garden forming the Northern and Southern boundaries. These gardens grow the same plants as the Main Garden. Each strip has a central fountain, which falls inward into a well. At the western ends are two gazebos, and at the eastern ends, there are ornately designed sentry posts. Surrounding the Circular Garden are rooms used for the horticulturist's office, a greenhouse, nursery, and storage areas. This area also houses one of India’s finest bonsai collections. Long Garden or ‘Purdah Garden’: Located to the west of the Main Garden, this garden flanks both sides of the central pathway that leads to the Circular Garden. Enclosed by 12-foot-high walls, it is primarily a rose garden, with 16 square rose beds bordered by low hedges. A red sandstone pergola stands in the center, draped with rose creepers, Petrea, Bougainvillea, and vines. The walls are adorned with various creepers like jasmine, Rhynchospermum, Tecoma Grandiflora, Bignonia Vanista, Adenoclyma, Echitice, and Parana Paniculata, while China Orange trees grow along the walls. Throughout the years, all Presidents residing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan have shown a deep interest in the care and development of the Mughal Gardens. While each has contributed their unique touch, the core themes and designs of the gardens have remained consistent.
Year of Built: 19th Century
Address: Mughal Gardens Marg, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: Central Delhi
Pincode: 110004
Longitude: 77.1994°
Latitude: 28.6143