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Mughal Garden

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

Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens: Earlier known as Lady Willington Park, Lodi Gardens is located on the main Lodi Road, about a kilometer east of Safdarjang's tomb. Beautifully landscaped and well laid out with small water bodies, fountains and a jogging track, the gardens are very popular with people of all ages in the capital. Re-landscaped by JA Stein and Garrett Eckbo in 1968, the gardens also house the National Bonsai Park that has a fine selection of bonsais. However, the main attractions are the ancient monuments belonging to the Sayyid and Lodi periods around which the garden was laid out in 1936

Talkatora Gardens

Talkatora Gardens: Talkatora Gardens are located on the main Willingdon Crescent Road and are popularly known for housing a well-maintained Indoor Stadium. Talkatora (tal-tank, katora-cup) Gardens derives its name from the fact that it was once a large walled tank. However, these days one may not find a tank but definitely a large sized swimming pool. It was here that the Mughals defeated the Marathas in the battle of 1738. Beautifully laid, the gardens become the center of attraction during the spring season when the lovely colorful shrubs, plants and flowers are on display. Apart from this the sprawling gardens also

Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Another enchanting getaway site from Delhi, Gurgaon is a fast emerging city located in the state of Haryana. This Delhi excursion site is gathering youth crowd with its big malls, trendy restaurants, nightclubs and first-class hotels. Enjoy rejuvenating getaway experience as you tour this suburb dotted with various amusement parks or attractions. Visit the Sheetla Mata Temple, Kamla Nehru Park, Nehru Stadium, Dhankot, etc.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rashtrapati Bhavan: The house that houses the President of India and the house that boasts of having welcomed the most powerful men in history. The Rashtrapati Bhavan was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built in 1931, to be the central point of the British power in Delhi. Originally called the Viceroy's House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan covers an area of 4.5 acres of land. It has 340 rooms, 37 salons, 74 lobbies and loggias, 18 staircases and 37 fountains. The most magnificent room in the Rashtrapati Bhavan is the Durbar Hall, which lies directly beneath the main dome. All important Indian