President Murmu inaugurates Amrit Udyan for public till Sept 15
New Delhi, Aug 14
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 on Friday, throwing open the premier garden in the President's Estate to public from August 16 to September 15, an official said.
During the Summer Annuals, the Amrit Udyan will remain open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry at 5 p.m.
The Udyan will remain closed on all Mondays for maintenance, an official statement said.
Entry and exit for visitors will be from Gate No. 35, located near North Avenue Road.
"Entry to Amrit Udyan will be free of cost. Visitors will have to book their entry slots online at visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in advance," the statement said.
Booking of slots for a particular day will close at 10 a.m. on the previous day. There will be no on-the-spot booking available.
For the convenience of the visitors, drinking water stalls, first aid posts, rain shelter and restrooms will be set up along the route of the visit, the statement added.
A shuttle bus service will also be available from the Central Secretariat Metro Station to the entry point to the Amrit Udyan at an interval of every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Earlier, the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan was opened to public from February 3 to March 31, 2026.
The usual designated visitor route includes Bal Vatika, Pulmeria Garden, Banyan Garden, Bonsai Garden, Babbling Brook, Central Lawn, Long Garden and Circular Garden.
Apart from various varieties of flowers, visitors will be able to see the Babbling Brook, described as a water stream with cascades, and the Banyan Garden with reflexology paths.
The visitors are permitted to carry mobile phones, electronic keys, purses or handbags, water bottles, and milk bottles for infants.
Facilities such as drinking water, toilets, and first aid or medical services will be available along the public route.
In addition to Amrit Udyan, the public can also visit Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum from Tuesday to Sunday, and witness the Change-of-Guard Ceremony every Saturday at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, a statement said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nice move opening it to the public. I just wish the booking process was simpler for senior citizens who aren't tech-savvy. We have so many retired folks who would love to see this but can't navigate online bookings. Hope they consider some offline arrangements.
The shuttle from Central Secretariat metro is such a convenience! Last time I went, I had to walk quite a bit. Kudos to the administration for making it more accessible. Also, the Babbling Brook is so soothing — perfect family outing for August!
Visited during my business trip to Delhi and was blown away by the sheer variety of flowers and the beautiful walkways. It's a hidden gem right in the heart of the city. Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike. Just remember to book in advance!
Been waiting for this announcement! 🌻 My kids loved the Banyan Garden's reflexology path last time. Great to see free entry and good facilities like drinking water and first aid. Makes it a very comfortable outing even in summer.
Very well organized. Booked my slot online in under 2 minutes. The website is quite user-friendly. Looking forward to seeing the summer annuals — especially the Circular Garden which looks spectacular in photos!
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