5 Best Parks and Gardens in Delhi (2026)

Lodhi Garden spans nearly 90 acres in the heart of Delhi, blending 15th-century Sayyid and Lodhi-era tombs, including the Tomb of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi's Tomb, with landscaped lawns first designed under Lady Willingdon in 1936. It has nine entrances, a dedicated rose garden, water bodies and shaded pathways, and entry is free every day from 5am to 8pm.

Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri is a large, tree-lined park built around an artificial lake with fountains, offering a roughly 3km walking and running track along with a separate cycling track and open-air gym. It's free to enter, open daily from 5am to 9pm, and allows pets during set morning and evening hours.

The Garden of Five Senses in Saket is a themed public garden built around the human senses, with sandstone amphitheaters, stone sculptures, water channels and sub-gardens like Khas Bagh and the Herb Garden. Entry costs around 50 rupees per adult, and hours run 9am to 7pm from April to September, shortening slightly the rest of the year.

Buddha Garden sits on the University Enclave in North Campus, opposite Delhi University's Vice Chancellor's lawn, and is a smaller, quieter park centered on a statue dedicated to Lord Buddha. It's free, open daily from 6am to 8pm, and is popular with students for studying, exercise and casual gatherings.

India Africa Friendship Rose Garden in Chanakyapuri is a National Rose Garden developed by the NDMC, planted with over 6,000 rose saplings across 65 varieties collected from across India. It's shaded by tall trees, laid out with neat walking paths, and is free to enter daily from 6am to 8pm.