Did You Know The National Rose Garden In Chanakyapuri Boasts Of Over 60 Varieties Of Roses?

Delhi boasts of many parks & gardens and out of all the given options, the one that adds most to the colour and vibrancy of the city is the National Indo-Africa Friendship Rose Garden or popularly known as the National Rose Garden situated at Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri. If flowers are where your interests lie, then this place is a must-visit as it’s a treat for the senses and attracts tourists in huge numbers, both domestic and foreign, all around the year!

The Most Unique Roses

Picture Credits: Karthik Ashok

The National Rose Garden is a boutique of some unique roses, not just from India but all over the world. Did you know approximately 65 varieties of rose have been brought from all over the country and have been planted over here? Yep, they are unique, well-maintained, and are often a conversation starter as they exemplify a breed worthy of being talked about. Here you will find roses ranging from the normal colours of red, pink and orange to white and yellow or even sometimes a bizarre black that leaves the onlookers spellbound!

Where most of Delhi is being turned into a concrete jungle, this garden strikes a multi-coloured balance for nature lovers and is ideal for enjoying morning or evening walks as there’s ample space to walk around in, while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds. The most striking part of this epic garden is that it is not overly crowded and has special visiting hours that throw light on the alluring look of the flowers!

Creativity And Maintenance

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Kudos to the Government of Delhi for maintaining such a beautiful garden where you find roses being grown with such creativity that they might resemble the map of India or trees and grass grown with such detail that they resemble figures from history books. There are caretakers found all around the park to ensure that the public does not take away their beloved prized possessions!

The place is surely recommended if you’re going on a family outing. It’s also a good place where you can introduce your children to the beautiful and dazzling world of flowers. This place is worth skipping a lazy monotonous weekend as it refreshes your mind and gives the perfect kickstart to your week!

Much To Learn From

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This garden is also known to be a knowledge mine for the students of botany, as it showcases diversity and consists of some unique species that would definitely enhance your awareness and familiarity with flowers.

These precious beauties are best seen around December and January when their splendour is at its peak. This garden is a brilliant place to flush out the day’s stress and enter the arena of tranquillity and serenity, so definitely swing by here sometime!

Where | National Rose Garden - Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri
Timings | 6 AM - 8 PM

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