President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graces the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi setting the stage for a season of blossoms. Pic/PTI
Amrit Udyan will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, 2026, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with last entry at 5 p.m.; the garden will remain closed on Mondays and on March 4 on account of Holi
Entry to Amrit Udyan is free of cost, with visitors required to book their slots online in advance through the official Rashtrapati Bhavan website; no on-the-spot booking facility is available this year
The route for the visitors will be Bal Vatika - Plumeria Garden – Banyan Garden - Bonsai Garden – Babbling Brook - Central Lawn - Long Garden - Circular Garden
An area dedicated to the birds of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres, Amrit Udyan has often been portrayed, and deservedly so, as the soul of the Rashtrapati Bhavan
Special viewing days at Amrit Udyan have been earmarked for Defence Personnel (March 3), Senior Citizens (March 5), Women and Tribal Women’s SHGs (March 10), and Divyangjan (March 13)
Seasonal flowers bloom across the Central Lawn, one of the original gardens that together form the heart of Amrit Udyan
Peacocks seen at the landscaped lawns that transform Amrit Udyan into a tranquil retreat within the President’s Estate
Bal Vatika, a specially curated space for children, blends learning and play with a story centred around a 225-year-old Sheesham tree
The newly introduced Babbling Brook winds its way through the garden, featuring meandering stream, sculptural spouts, stepping stones, and a reflecting pool, offering a refreshing and serene experience
The Bonsai Garden showcases carefully nurtured miniature trees, reflecting years of precision and patience
Tree house standing tall in the Amrit Udyan that offers visitor-friendly facilities including shuttle services, food court, drinking water, restrooms, medical care, wheelchairs, cloak room and a souvenir shop
Tulips and roses, among the highlights of the winter display, stand in full bloom across the expansive lawns
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