Parks And Gardens In Delhi :

One of the greenest capitals in the world, Delhi has some of the most beautiful and well-planned parks and gardens to boast of. There are regal Moghul Gardens that are only opened for the public for certain days in a year, there are vast stretches of Lodi Gardens, that are a hotspot for early morning joggers and picnickers and enclose a number of imperial tombs of yore, there are the historic gardens of Old Delhi such as Begam Ka Bagh, Tees Hazari, Roshnara Gardens and Qudsia Garden. Besides these there are other parks and gardens worth noting such as Nehru Park and Buddha Jayanti Park. People who have fun at hear cannot miss out the amusement parks of Delhi - Appu Ghar and Fun `N` Food Village. Here we are mentioning only the most famous parks and gardens of Delhi.

Talkatora Garden
Talkatora means something in the shape of a cup or a bowl. The design and topography of the garden is the reason why it is called "Talkatora Garden". The garden is located at Wellingdon Crescent.

Children`s Park
It is located near India Gate round about and is famous among children. Small kids can be seen playing, swinging and sliding in the park.

Lodhi Gardens
The garden is famous for its greenery and a preferred picnic spot. It is built around the tombs of Lodhi and Sayyid rulers. It is a nice spot for having fresh air during mornings and evenings. The experience of a modern landscape blended with the remains of medieval monuments is something that can only be witnessed by visiting the garden.

Mughal Garden
The famous Mughal Garden is located at the Rastrapati Bhawan with the garden area being close to 6 hectares. Mughal Garden is open for public viewing during the months of February and March. For the rest of the year, the garden is closed for general public. The garden is famous for exotic roses, rare flowering plants, orange trees and many other species of flowers. To add on to the beauty of the garden, there are fountains all around Mughal Garden.

Shalimar Garden
Located in the outskirts of Delhi, near Badli Sarai, the garden is famous for its historical connection. The garden was originally called as "Aizzabad-Bagh", which is believed to have been named by Shahjahan after his mistress. The garden was used by Auranzeb as his country-house.

Zoological Garden
The garden is designed by the famous Zoo specialist, Hergebbeck. Zoological garden is located in Central Delhi, near Purana Quila. It is a famous picnic spot of Delhi and children enjoy their time in the garden amidst the greenery of the park. It is closed on Fridays.

Jahapanah
It is located in Chirag Delhi. The garden is famous for birds with a well developed forest. Jahapanah is very popular among Bird lovers in the city. One can find birds of different species including migratory birds arriving from other countries.

Buddha Jayanti Park
Buddha Jayanti Park was built in commemoration of 2500th birthday of Lord Buddha. It is a one of the famous picnic spots of Delhi. One can reach the park via Ridge Road, Shankar Road or Sardar Patel Marg.

Millennium Indraprastha Park
Millennium Park is located near the Sarai Kale Khan Bus terminal. Another landmark is the famous Humayun`s tomb that can be seen in the backyard. The park is spread over an area of 20 acres with greenery all around bringing peace and serenity to people.

India Gate Lawns
Lawns around the famous India Gate are very popular among tourists and the people of Delhi. These lawns are favorite picnic spots and people find time to spend a calm evening strolling on these lawns. It is a great sight with India Gate standing tall and handsome at one end of Janpath. People enjoy ice creams, snacks and other eatables from vendors.

Yamuna Water Front
Yamuna Water Front can be seen south of Rajghat. The garden is spread over a distance of four kilometers with green lawns and floral beds.

Rose Garden
One of the famous Rose gardens is located at Shantipath in the Diplomatic Area and the other one is in Hauz Khas near Safdarjung`s tomb.

Nehru Park
It is located near the Ashok Hotel in Chanakyapuri. The garden is spread over an area of 85 acres.