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Lodhi Garden

Lodhi Garden

The Lodhi Garden is a wonderful example of of romantic gardens. It is a place for all the modern day Lovers to meet and take a stroll. It was built in the the Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties and was created as a place for burial and remembrance in the 15th and Sixteenth centuries. Under British Rule it was taken over by Lady Willingdon Park but after Indian Independence it was redesigned for public use and has been admired by many visitors since then, both foreign and domestic as a place of splendor. You will encounter a number of tombs on site which are fascinating to visit.

Lodhi Tomb

Lodhi Tomb
View of Lodhi Tomb, Lodhi Garden

For jogging buffs there is the Lodhi Garden which was established as far back as the 15th and 16th century by the Sayyud and Lodi families. The tombs of the famous Sayyud Dynasty dotted around the gardens were built in the Arabesque style of the day and have been kept in great condition for all to see. The great features of the park include the Athpula Bridge wIch has a unique desing and the National Bonsai Garden which houses a fascinating collection of miniature trees and plants. This garden is also popularly known as lover park.

Distance from Lodi Road :
New Delhi Railway Station : 8 Km
Old Delhi Railway Station : 10 Km