Formerly known as the ‘Mughal Garden’, Amrit Udyan is one of the most stunning places in Delhi. Located in ‘Rashtrapati Bhawan’, the enormous garden is spread across an area of 15 acres. It was designed by William Mustoe, the director of horticulture, who worked on in the newly built Viceroy’s House.
Here are a few reasons why it is one of the most hyped-up soft spots in Delhi during February and March.
- The circular garden is home to several varieties of flowers and plants. Amongst the wide array of floral paradise, roses remain to be the key attraction of the garden. There are over 159 varieties of roses planted in the garden. One can find almost any type of rose in the Amrit Udyan. Tulips, Daffodils, Orchids, Cherry Blossoms, and Water Lilies among several others are also found in the garden.
- Dr. Zakir Hussain bought rose varieties and a glass conservatory for succulents. R Venkataraman bought banana varieties from South India and first lady Usha Narayanan introduced Tulips and Ikebana floral arrangements to the garden.
- More than 70 varieties of seasonal flowers, 60 out of 101 types of Bougainvillea, and around 50 types of trees, shrubs, and vines in the garden. The botanical heaven is a must-visit tourist place in India. Amrit Udyan is the epitome of beauty.
- The then President APJ Abdul Kalam took the initiative to develop a Herbal Garden, Tactile garden for visually impaired people, Musical Garden, Bio-fuel park, and spiritual and nutritional park. He also created two structures namely Thinking Hut and Immortal Hut where he would like to hold discussions with his friends. He also wrote his book ‘Indomitable Spirit’ there.
Every year the Amrit Udyan is open for public to visit during the month of February to March. The entry in the garden requires prior registration. One can visit Amrit Udyan between 10 am to 5 pm on any day of the week except Monday. The garden is closed on Mondays for maintenance. The Amrit Udyan is open for public until March 31, 2024.