Spread
over an area of 80 acres, Lodhi Gardens is a popular historical park which is
visited by tourists and locals alike. It is located between Lodhi Road, Max
Muller Marg and Amrita Shergill Marg. Developed during British Period, the park
was inaugurated by Lady Willingdon on 9th April in the year 1936. Initially
named as Lady Willingdon Park, it was later renamed as Lodhi Gardens due to its
historical and architectural importance.
*The Lodhi Gardens houses the following four monuments:
*The Lodhi Gardens houses the following four monuments:
*Tomb of Mohammad Shah
*Big Dome
*Sheesh Gumbad (Tomb)
*Tomb of Sikandar Shah
and
various gardens like:
*Rose Garden
*Bamboo Garden
*Herbal Garden
Sheesh
Gumbad and Bara Gumbad are some of the other historical attractions inside the
gardens. Bara Gumbad or the ‘Big Dome’ is the gateway to an attached three
domed masjid. Sheesh Gumbad which is situated opposite to the Bara Gumbad,
preserves the remains of an unknown family.
Lodhi Gardens boasts of having an excellent collection of trees including Neem, Amaltas, Moulshree, Peepal, Bargad, Kusum, Gulmohar, Ashok, Shahtoot, Silver oak, Magnolia etc. Because of its peaceful ambience and green trees, it has become a hotspot destination for both morning and evening joggers and a perfect place for Flower/nature lovers and picnics and recreations.
Lodhi Gardens boasts of having an excellent collection of trees including Neem, Amaltas, Moulshree, Peepal, Bargad, Kusum, Gulmohar, Ashok, Shahtoot, Silver oak, Magnolia etc. Because of its peaceful ambience and green trees, it has become a hotspot destination for both morning and evening joggers and a perfect place for Flower/nature lovers and picnics and recreations.
Few important pointers for visitors:
The gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Entry and photography is free.
Nearest metro station is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Race Course which falls on the Violet Line and Yellow line respectively of the Delhi Metro.
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