
Lodi Gardens
New Delhi, Delhi, India
The 15th-century Sayyid and Lodi tombs scattered through 90 acres of jogging paths, bonsai and rose gardens — Delhi's most beloved green heart.
Why visit: Sultanate domes and Sunday picnics in perfect harmony.
History: Landscaped by Lady Willingdon in 1936 around Bara Gumbad and Sheesh Gumbad.
- ›Bara Gumbad mosque
- ›Muhammad Shah's tomb
- ›Sikandar Lodi's tomb
- ›Athpula bridge
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Best time
Oct–Mar; mornings
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
Free–₹300
Duration
2–3 hrs
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