Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain open for visitors till March 8

It is that time of the year again when the expansive Mughal Gardens, in the backyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan, flourish with a variety of colourful flowers, both exotic and rare types.
Designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, these gardens welcome visitors in the month of February every year. The Mughal Gardens are adorned with 10000 Tulip bulbs, 70 varieties of 5000 seasonal flowers and more than 100 types of roses. This year, visitors can feast their eyes on Grace de Monaco Rose, planted by Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2019.

In addition, the predominating colours among the ornamental flowers are white, yellow, red and orange. There are ample roses, bearing the name of eminent personalities including Mother Teresa, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, former US President John F Kennedy, first Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru and more. On the other hand, some roses have been given unusual names like Christian Dior, Double Delight, First Prize and so on.

In addition, there are hyacinth, bulbous, Asiatic lilies, daffodils, and tulips in plenty in the gardens this year. However, the bulbous flowers are the star attraction of 2020. The Mughal Garden are marked for both Mughal and English styles, and its enchanting terraces, flower beds etc.

More details

Entry Fee: Free of cost!
Date: February 5 to March 8, 2020 (closed on Mondays)
Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM
Address: Gate No. 35, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004