President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the annual Udyanotsav of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for the public from tomorrow to 9th of March between 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The gardens will however remain closed for visitors on Mondays on account of maintenance. Public will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden and Musical Garden.
Special feature of this year’s Udyanotsav is bulbs flowering plants. Ranunculus and Tulips which are in bloom since the first week of January, are expected to blossom till the last week of February. About 10,000 programmed Tulip bulbs in 8 varieties of different colours were imported from the Netherlands and have been planted in the Mughal Gardens.
The several beds of roses, including both new and heritage varieties, margined with dwarf trimmed hedge and numerous exotic flowers, including Tulips and other bulbous flowering plants, are the main attraction of the Long Garden.
Flower Carpets in magnificent designs will be on display in the Central Lawn, revealing the skill and craft of the gardeners of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The dominant colour scheme of this year’s ornamental flowers is various shades of yellow, red, orange and white.
As in previous years, a small cactus corner forms part of the Mughal Gardens display. Visitors and plant lovers will also be able to see a Lotus pond with a cascading waterfall in the Spiritual Garden. Flowering and other house plants have been placed along a vertical wall in the Long Garden so that they are able to sustain themselves with limited soil.
The entry and exit for the general public will be from Gate number 35 of the President’s Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Mughal Gardens will be open on 9th March exclusively for special category visitors farmers, differently abled persons, defence and paramilitary forces and Delhi Police personnel. The Tactile Garden will be open exclusively for visually impaired people on the same day.