Imagine getting an invitation to walk through the President’s garden. Once a year, that’s exactly what happens. As Delhi slips into spring, Amrit Udyan opens its gates, welcoming visitors into Rashtrapati Bhavan’s most beautiful green spaces.
Plan a winter-spring outing between 3 February and 31 March 2026. The gardens stay open from 10 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5.15 pm. Entry is free, but you’ll need to register online first.
Enter through Gate 35 on the North Avenue side. Free shuttle buses run from the Central Secretariat Metro. Just hop on and let the garden walk begin.
These gardens were designed over a century ago and planted by the late 1920s. In 2023, the Mughal Gardens were renamed Amrit Udyan during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, marking 75 years of Independence.
This year brings a fresh highlight: the Babbling Brook. Flowing water, sculptural spouts, stepping stones and a reflecting pool create a corner give you reason to stay a little longer.
Come during peak bloom, and you’ll see tulips and roses in full colour. Visiting with children? Head to Bal Vatika, where a treehouse, a nature classroom and stories around a 225-year-old Sheesham tree wait.
Beyond the main lawns, the Bonsai and Circular Gardens offer carefully shaped plants and rich biodiversity. Along the way, exhibitions and a food court give you spots to rest, learn, and refuel.
Tickets are available only through the Rashtrapati Bhavan website. There’s no on-the-spot entry, and bookings close at 10 am the previous day. A little advance planning goes a long way here.
The gardens remain closed on Mondays and on 4 March for Holi. Certain days are reserved: 3 March for Defence personnel, 5 March for senior citizens, 10 March for women and tribal SHGs, and 13 March for disabled visitors.
The annual opening coincides with peak flowering and Udyan Utsav. For a short window each year, the President’s Secretariat opens these gardens to everyone, free of cost, as a shared cultural experience.