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| Earlier known as Lady Willington Park, Lodi
Gardens is located on the main Lodi Road, about a kilometer
east of Safdarjang's tomb. Beautifully landscaped and well laid
out with small water bodies, fountains and a jogging track,
the gardens are very popular with people of all ages in the
capital. Re-landscaped by JA Stein and Garrett Eckbo in 1968,
the gardens also house the National Bonsai Park that has a fine
selection of bonsais. However, the main attractions are the
ancient monuments belonging to the Sayyid and Lodi periods around
which the garden was laid out in 1936 by relocating the then
existing village. |
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| The Lodi Gardens has many species of trees,
a Rose Garden, and a Green House, where plants are stored. The
garden is at its best during the months of February and March,
when winter flowers are in full bloom. Many species of birds
can be seen in Lodi Gardens throughout the year. These include
babblers, parakeets, mynahs, kites, owls, kingfishers near the
lake and a family of Hornbills. Previously many vultures could
be seen perched on the domes of the tombs, but their numbers
have declined in recent years. The playful squirrels in the
park are used to people and often approach visitors sitting
on benches in the hope of being fed. |
| The Lodi Gardens are a popular picnic spot in
winter and the park can get very crowded during winter afternoons.
Yoga classes are held every morning in the park and regular
walkers exercise early in the morning and late at night. Street
lamps along the paths and jogging track ensure the route is
well lit. |
| The Lodi Gardens are a beautiful example of
history preserved in the heart of modern south Delhi. A walk
around the serene oasis of the Lodi Gardens is sure to prove
a refreshing break from the urban rush of bustling Delhi. |
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