Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan: Opening Date, Timings, Ticket Prices And More About Mughal Gardens

Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan 2024: The national capital famous Amrit Udyan (formerly Mughal Gardens) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open to the public from February 2, 2024. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu graced the Udyan Utsav 每 I, 2024 today (February 1, 2024). Under the Udyan Utsav-I, Amrit Udyan will remain open to the public from February 2 to March 31, 2024. The visitors will be able to see cultivated Tulips of 12 unique varieties and many other attractions.

Amrit Udyan spans across 15 acres, showcasing a diverse collection of over 150 varieties of roses, tulips, Asiatic lilies, daffodils, and various other ornamental flowers. During the Udyan Utsav, school students can visit the Museum free of cost.

To explore this horticultural paradise with your family and friends, follow these steps before visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan under the Udyan Utsav:

Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan: Opening Date, Timings, Ticket Prices And More About Mughal Gardens

Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan 2024 Dates

During Udyan Utsav-I, Amrit Udyan people will be accessible to the public from February 2 to March 31, 2024, excluding Mondays, designated as maintenance days.

Mughal Garden (Amrit Udyan): Visiting Timings

The timings to visit Amrit Udyan are from 10 am to 5 pm every day, except Monday. The garden will be closed after 5 pm, in the evening and the last entry will be allowed at 4 PM so you must book the tickets well before the closing time if you want to enjoy the place.

Mughal Garden (Amrit Udyan): Entry and exit

Entry and exit for all visitors will be from Gate No. 35 of the President＊s Estate, close to where North Avenue Road meets Rashtrapati Bhavan. For the convenience of visitors, a shuttle bus service from Central Secretariat Metro Station to Gate No. 35 will be available at interval of every 30 minutes between 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.

How To Book Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan 2024 tickets online?

• To secure a visit, individuals can pre-book slots online well in advance at rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in or rb.nic.in.
• Navigate to 'Explore and Tour,' select Circuit 3, and click on 'Plan Your Visit,' following the steps provided.
• Download, save, and print a copy of your ticket.
  
• For walk-in visitors, entry is possible by registering at facilitation counters or the self-service near gate no 12 of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• There is a registration fee of Rs. 50 per visitor, with an exemption for those below 8 years of age.
• All visitors must enter and exit through gate number 35 of the President's Estate, located near the intersection of North Avenue and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• Please note that the Mughal Gardens or Rashtrapati Bhavan are closed on Mondays.

Apart from the Amrit Udyan, people can also visit Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum six days a week (from Tuesday to Sunday). They can also witness the Change-of-Guard Ceremony on every Saturday except on Gazetted Holidays. More details are available at https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in.

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During the tour, visitors will pass through the following points of attraction:

• A 225-year-old Sheesham tree
• Bal Vatika: Tree-house, Babbling Brook, Nature＊s classroom for children
• Theme Garden: 42,000 Tulips of 18 varieties have been planted to make a landscaping marvel.
• Amrit Udyan Signature: An elevated, artistic garden signature has been placed in the backdrop of the Theme Garden to provide a beautiful selfie point.
• Floral Clock: Floral art manifesting in the form of a stationary clock.
• Bonsai Garden: More than 300 Bonsais many of which are decades old
• Musical Fountains: Fountains synchronized to classical Indian music
• Central Lawn: Landscape of rare and exotic flowers
• Long Garden: Elongated Rose Garden, Chhoti Narangi and Hanging Gardens
• Circular Garden: Stepped landscape, circular symmetries with Stocks and Fragrant Climbers
• Vertical Garden, Tray Garden, Gardens in Wheelbarrows, Zen Garden, Majestic Banyans
• Food court: food stalls by TRIFED, ITDC, etc.

The Amrit Udyan will be open for special categories on the following days:

• February 22 每 for differently abled and visually challenged persons
• February 23 每 for personnel of defense, paramilitary and police forces
• March 1 每 for women, tribals, and women SHGs
• March 5 每 for children of orphanages

Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan Main Attractions

Roses take center stage in the garden, boasting approximately 159 celebrated varieties that bloom from February to March. Notable varieties include Adora, Mrinalini, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Modern Art, Scentimental, and the distinctive Oklahoma, also known as the black rose. Some roses are named after renowned personalities such as Jawahar Lal Nehru, Queen Elizabeth, and Christian Dior.

Particular attention should be paid to flower beds adorned with alyssum, daisies, and pansies, as well as around 60 of the 101 known types of bougainvilleas. Additionally, the doob grass, originally brought from Calcutta (now Kolkata) during the establishment of the Mughal Gardens, adds to the botanical diversity.

Visitors are encouraged to observe the harmonious coexistence of two horticultural traditions in the garden: the Mughal style and the English flower garden. Mughal canals, terraces, and flowering shrubs seamlessly blend with European flowerbeds, lawns, and private hedges.

The garden boasts almost 50 varieties of trees, shrubs, and vines, including the Moulsiri tree, Golden Rain tree, flower-bearing Torch Tree, and many others. Currently, a dedicated team of over 300 permanent and casual employees contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the gardens.

History of Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan

Sir Edwin Lutyens finalized the design for the gardens in 1917, with the actual planting taking place between 1928 and 1929. William Mustoe, the Director of Horticulture, collaborated with Lutyens on the garden design.

Originally, the Rashtrapati Bhavan garden consisted of the East Lawn, Central Lawn, Long Garden, and Circular Garden. Additional gardens, namely Herbal-I, Herbal-II, Tactile Garden, Bonsai Garden, and Arogya Vanam, were developed during the presidencies of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Ram Nath Kovind.

In the current period, the public will have access to several gardens, including the Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, Central Lawn, Long Garden, and Circular Garden, for approximately two months.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan 2024: FAQs

How to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan?

Bookings can be made online at https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in as well as through Self Service Kiosks placed outside Gate No. 35. Booking of slots is free. Entry and exit for all visitors will be from Gate No. 35 of the President's Estate, close to where North Avenue Road meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Is Amrit Udyan open to the public?

The Mughal Gardens, also recognised as Amrit Udyan, will open its gates to the general public from February 2 during the Udyan Utsav Festival 2024.

Which metro station is near Amrit Udyan?

The nearest metro stations to Amrit Udyan are Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg.

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