If you are looking for a respite from the hustle & bustle & pollution of New Delhi a visit to Lodhi Gardens is the perfect destination. Whenever I am in Delhi I always pay at least one visit to the gardens & I generally make a day of it by firstly visiting nearby Safdarjung's Tomb prior to walking round to Lodhi Gardens. Afterwards I either take a tuk tuk or walk to the beautiful grounds of Sunder Nursery. Lodhi Gardens are situated in a quiet , up market area , not really far from central Delhi. If you are feeling like a good walk you can walk all the way along Janpath from Connaught Circle to reach there. Otherwise , take the metro to Jor Bagh or Khan Market & it is a short walk from either. If you go to Jor Bagh you can visit Safdarjang's Tomb en route. The gardens cover 90 acres & are extremely well kept & patrolled. Large expanses of grass are punctuated by mature trees ( some labelled ), numerous walkways & paths , flower beds & numerous seats. Tombs & structures from the Sayyid & Lodhi dynasties are notable . Also the Athipula bridge which spans a lake near the garden entrance on Subramanian Bharti Marg. The bridge dates from the reign of Akbar & the lake features a high reaching fountain & many geese & ducks which have the use & safety of a large , fenced compound. The gardens are very popular with Delhiites & you can see many families enjoying a visit with picnics , some with pet dogs. Also it seems to be a popular venue for couples to get videos made of themselves in their finery. Ladies walk around with baskets of children's toys for sale , balanced on their heads & if you are fancying a hot drink there is usually a roving chai wallah to be found. Near the Lodhi Rd entrance you will find some glasshouses & flower beds & a great cluster of flowers in terracotta pots. Lovely place to visit - stroll about , sit on a seat , soak in the vibe.

Since we stayed in Taj Ambassador New Delhi, Lodhi Gardens was quite close to our hotel and was on our list to go for. Hence we went right in the winter morning around 11 am and had a great time. The garden is not just a garden its a beautiful place to have some me time, family picnic sort of time, relaxing and aaway from City chaos especially Delhi traffic and pollution. It has monumental structures hence serves great backdrops for photographs as well. It was not too crowded as well and if you love a bit if history, architecture and peace then this is must to add on your list to Delhi.

Lodhi Garden is very nice and clean place for Picnic with family & friends. There are lots of trees and well maintained grass along with jogging/walking tracks. Sometimes dance/drama kind of activities happen there, which add to the energy of the place. Washrooms are also usable. Couple of negative points: 1. It can be difficult to find car parking in peak hrs (winter afternoon, summer evenings) 2. There are hawkers selling tea, chips, toys, etc.

Visited the Lodhi Gardens alone on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. Not only are the gardens beautiful with historic monuments scattered throughout but they have an incredible atmosphere. Lots of groups of people enjoying the open spaces, relaxing, dancing and enjoying themselves. Take a book, find a shady spot and enjoy this beautiful oasis.

We stopped at this park to see some local flowers and were surprised by the nice walking paths. There were also old structures to see which was very interesting. The park was large and weather just perfect for a quiet respite from the city.

I have been to Delhi 10+ times over the past 6 years. On my most recent trip I discovered Lodhi Garden and fell in love. It is a beautiful park with several tombs and historic sites inside. What I love is that it doesn’t feel like you are in Delhi. You cannot hear the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a quiet oasis. I went on a Saturday and it was not crowded at all.

Lots of tombs to explore which are free to see and great for photos. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Delhi as a top site. Has some public toilets inside which have a small cost. Great ponds and excellent for wildlife. Beautiful fountains and small activities like stepping stones. Gardens are well kept and clean. Excellent place for a break from the busy streets of Delhi. Close to great shopping in khan market.