Lodi Gardens Information :

Location : New Delhi, near Safdarjung Tomb
Attractions : Bonsai and Tombs
Timing :  Anytime, weeklong, preferably during the spring season

Lodi Gardens in Delhi : 

Lodi Gardens are a real heaven of tranquility and peace from the hustle and bustle of Delhi. These gardens are very beautiful and home to a wide variety of trees and plants. The gardens derive their name from the fact that these gardens were laid out in 1936 around four monuments built during the Lodi dynasty, the last of the Delhi Sultanate. Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the dynasty was defeated by Babur at the battle of Panipat and thus started the Mughal rule in India. The Lodi monuments add to the serenity of the environment of the gardens. Hotels of Delhi provides tour packages and arranges travel to the Lodi Gardens.

Another fascinating construction is the Athpula bridge (eight bridges) built in the16th century. The bridge derives its name from the eight piers it rests on. Though not much is known about the bridge, it is believed to have been built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. These gardens were relocated in 1936 on a site that was previously a village. Originally known as the Lady Willingdon Park, it was renamed Lodi Garden after Indian Independence in 1947.

The monuments around which the gardens are laid out are Muhammed Shah's Tomb, Sikander Lodi's Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. The tomb of Mohammed Shah, the last of the Sayyid rulers, is the earliest of these and was built in 1444 by Ala-ud-din Alam Shah to pay a tribute to Muhammed Shah.The Bara Gumbad and the attached mosque were built in 1494 by during the reign of Sikander Lodi. The Sheesh Gumbad or the Glazed Dome, which stands opposite Bara Gumbad and resembles it, was built around the same time. The Sheesh Gumbad is somewhat smaller in size compared to the Bara Gumbad.The tomb of Sikander Lodi was built by Ibrahim Lodi in 1517. It has a striking resemblance to the tomb of Mohammed Shah except for the chhatris which are found along the dome.

Structures inside Lodi Gardens:

There are some beautiful structures inside the Lodi Gardens in Delhi. These structures date back to the 15-16th c and are tombs and mosques commissioned by Sayyid or Lodi rulers. The architecture is typical of the Mughal-Islamic style and bears historic importance too. Lodi Gardens feature Muhammad Shah's Tomb, Bara Gumbad and Masjid, Sheesh Gumbad, Sikandar Lodi's Tomb and Athpula.

Lodi Gardens Nearby Attractions :

Nearby Attractions of Lodi Gardens in Delhi are India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Ugrasen-ki-Baoli, Moth-ki-Masjid, Lotus Temple, Nizamuddin's Shrine and Chirag Dehlvi's Dargah.

How to Reach :

Take an auto or cab or disembark at Central Secretariat Metro station