Lodi Gardens in Delhi is an urban park, which covers an area of about 0.36 square meters. kilometers. On its territory there are such attractions as the tomb of Muhammad Shah, Shish Gumbad, Sikander Lodi, Bara Gumbad. These are examples of architecture from the 15th century, during the reign of the Pashtun dynasties of Sayyid and Lodi in Delhi. Today the park is under the protection of the archaeological supervision of India.
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The gardens are located between the Khan market and the Tomb of Safdarjung. It is a popular holiday destination among the locals of Delhi.
Description
The Lodi Gardens are the perfect place to relax in the bustling, crowded Delhi outdoors. On the territory of the green park there are a lot of reservoirs, fountains, picnic lawns, benches set in the shade of trees, flower beds and alleys with variegated flowers, as well as rare plants. The gardens were laid out in 1936. The initiator was the wife of the British Viceroy of India Lady Wellington. The slum quarter was transformed into a lush garden exactly according to her idea.
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Lodi Gardens landmarks
Delhi's popular park is located on Lodi Street. The gardens are notable for the fact that on their territory there are unique architectural monuments of the 15th-16th centuries. The oldest monument is the octagonal tomb of Mohammed Shah, who became the last ruler of the Said dynasty. The structure appeared in its place in 1444; it occupies the southwestern part of the park.
In the northwestern corner of the park near the lake is the domed mausoleum of Sikandar Lodi. Mighty trees are spread on the territory of the mausoleum. Not far from it is the 16th century arched Atkhpula bridge.
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In the central part of Lodi Gardens, visitors will see the domed mausoleum of Bara Gumbad, dating from the late 15th century. Next to it is the ancient Shish Gumbat mosque and its mausoleum, faced with blue tiles. Today, only fragments remain of it.
There is a butterfly reserve and a rose garden in the garden, as well as the Bonsai National Park, where a whole collection of dwarf trees is grown.
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In Lodi Gardens, you can walk at least all day, enjoying the fresh air and the surrounding silence. Being here, you will definitely lose the feeling that you are still in a metropolis.
Lodi garden is a stunning monument dating back to the era of the sultans of Lodi.
The territory of the garden is well-groomed, there is not a single piece of paper or speck here. There are many workers around with brooms, who are constantly picking up loose leaves.