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Lodhi Garden

Lodhi Garden
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Nature & Park
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 22.4 KMs From Delhi
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)3 - 4 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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Lodhi Garden is a big park in the middle of Delhi full of greenery. It has the tombs of Mohammed Shah and Sikander Lodhi, two kings of the Delhi Sultanate, and other buildings. The garden and buildings in it reflect the national capital's rich past. They are both stunningly beautiful and in design. Lodhi Gardens is one of the most popular Places to visit in Delhi. They have beautiful buildings that date back about 500 years and have greenery around them. 

What is famous about the Lodhi garden?

Lodhi Gardens is one of the best places in Delhi to learn about history. People in the area also like to jog, walk in the morning, and do yoga there. Families also want to have picnics in the yard. It is a must-visit place during the DELHI TOUR PACKAGE.

Along with mausoleums and other buildings from the 1400s, this park is home to more than 50 types of bugs, birds, and more than 100 types of trees. The Archaeological Survey of India takes care of the garden at the moment. They have set aside a small park area for the National Bonsai Park. Many groups and organizations in Delhi use this garden for historical walks.

What is the purpose of the garden?

Lodhi Garden, one of the calmest and most historical places in Delhi, has buildings from the Mughal era and many plants. This place contains tombs and other structures of the 15th and 16th centuries. The garden is favored for cultural events, jogging, and picnics. It's a quiet place to take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Who is buried in Lodhi Garden?

In 1444, Mohammed Shah's son, Ala-ud-din Alam Shah, the last master of the Sayyid Dynasty and the head of the Delhi Sultanate, built the tomb of Mohammed Shah here. This is where Lodhi Gardens, also known as Lodi Gardens, started. 

Another important tomb in the area is Sikander Lodi from the Lodi Dynasty. It was made in 1517 by his son Ibrahim Lodi and is of great historical importance. They built many other buildings here during the rule of the Sayyids and Lodhis. After becoming Emperor Akbar, he used the area around Lodhi Gardens as an observatory. He had a library built just for that purpose to store records.

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