Amrit Udyan, New Delhi: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Amrit Udyan—formerly the Mughal Gardens—occupies 15 acres within the grounds of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Indian presidential estate on Raisina Hill in New Delhi. The terraced garden was designed by Edwin Lutyens in the 1910s as part of the Viceroy's residence, blending formal Mughal charbagh symmetry with English herbaceous borders. The garden opens to the public for a limited window each year, typically from February through March, when its rose beds—over 150 varieties—are at peak bloom. The circular sunken garden and the long channel flanked by red sandstone paths follow the same axis as the Rajpath ceremonial avenue. is just one of many options in New Delhi. Major attractions worth considering include Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, and Jantar Mantar.