| The Garden of Five Senses |
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| Located in Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the
Mehrauli heritage area, The Garden of Five Senses is an attractive
park developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation.
Visitors can relax, enjoy the park's amenities and take a break
from the daily routine of their hectic lives, as well as develop
a greater sensitivity to the environment. Inaugurated in February
2003, the garden is designed to stimulate our five senses with
its beauty and attractions and give us a chance to touch, smell,
hear and see our natural surroundings. The garden serves as
one of the prominent cultural venues of the capital, as programs
are organized here round the year. The Garden tourism festival,
food festivals, different melas, Dandiya festivals and other
cultural programs are held here at different times. |
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| Though the 20-acre garden has numerous attractions,
however the prime attractions of the park are the Khas Bagh,
a beautiful garden, Food and shopping court, Neel Bagh, Color
Gardens, the Courts of Specimen Plants, amazing sculptures and
the interesting Solar Energy Park. |
| Khas Bagh is developed on the pattern of Mughal
Gardens though with a series of modern water channels and fountains,
some fitted with a lighting system enhancing the whole beauty
of the garden. Walking the spiral walkway will lead to the food
as well as the shopping court where visitors can taste the different
delicacies and shop for unique curios. Then there is awe-inspiring
Neel Bagh, a pool of water lilies, surrounded by a bower like
structure covered with colorful plants. There are also numerous
wind chimes in the park, which add to the ambience with their
tinkling sound. |
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