Lodhi Gardens is a public garden in New Delhi, known for historic tombs set among landscaped grounds and paths. It’s about 4.2 km from Park Residency, a three-star hotel, making it a practical outing from Green Park.
- Location: between Lodhi Road, Amrita Shergill Marg and Max Muller Marg.
- Monuments: four principal tomb monuments, dating from 1433 to 1533 AD.
- Entry: entry to Lodi Tomb is free.
- Hours: Open daily
What to see in Lodhi Gardens
Lodhi Gardens brings together historic architecture, landscaped grounds and water features. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) describes a 300-metre-long spiral-shaped lake, 1.3 metres deep, with a fountain in the middle.
The gardens also include a rose garden on 2 acres between Gate No. 3 and Gate No. 4, with around 5,000 rose plants. The National Bonsai Park was developed in 1996 with support from the Indian Bonsai Association and holds bonsai aged 10–50 years.
The grounds contain monuments from the Sayyid and Lodhi periods, including tombs, mosques and bridges. That mix makes the garden a distinctive choice among parks in New Delhi, with historical architecture woven into its open setting.
Historic tombs and garden paths
The garden’s four principal monuments are the Tomb of Mohammad Shah, Big Dome, Sheesh Gumbad and Tomb of Sikandar Shah. They date from 1433 to 1533 AD.
The garden first opened as Lady Willingdon Park on 9 April 1936. It was later renamed Lodhi Garden because of its historical and archaeological importance, then further developed and beautified in 1968 by architect J. A. Stein.
The Delhi Archaeology Department’s Mosques and Entrance Gate site sits inside the garden. It comprises a mosque, gateway and enclosure walls; a baoli once stood in front of the gateway, and only a few remains can still be seen.
Take the paths at a relaxed pace, pausing at monuments as you come across them rather than treating the garden as a single stop.
If you’re planning a heritage-focused day, how to visit Safdarjung’s Tomb offers another tomb-and-garden outing in New Delhi.
Opening times and visitor rules
Delhi Tourism gives Lodi Gardens Lake hours of 5:00 am to 8:00 pm from April through September, and 6:00 am to 8:00 pm from October through March. Another Delhi government information document gives daily hours of 5:00 am to 7:00 pm, so published schedules range from a 5:00 or 6:00 am opening to a 7:00 or 8:00 pm closing.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 6:00–20:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Because schedules differ, check the official site before you go. The garden has multiple gates, so confirm which entrance suits your visit.
How do you get to Lodhi Gardens from Green Park?
Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line is the nearest metro station to Lodi Gardens Lake. The garden is accessible from Lodhi Road and is near Khan Market. For the Mosques and Entrance Gate site, Vasant Vihar Metro Station and Gate No. 1 are the nearest metro approach.
From Green Park, plan your route around the entrance and section you want to visit. The gardens lie between Lodhi Road, Amrita Shergill Marg and Max Muller Marg, so checking your chosen gate against your arrival point can help you avoid crossing the grounds unnecessarily.
The nearby Lodhi Art District offers a different kind of walk, with tips for seeing its murals. You can combine the two areas if your schedule allows.
Choosing a time and route for your visit
Start by choosing the monuments or garden features you most want to see, then use the nearest gate as your entry point. The rose garden lies between Gates No. 3 and 4; Gate No. 1 is the nearest approach to the Mosques and Entrance Gate site.
For a slower visit, leave time to move between tombs, the lake and the planted areas without rushing. The garden’s seasonal opening pattern starts earlier in the day, while the different published closing times make an official-hours check worthwhile before you set out.
If you’re shaping a broader day from Green Park, a practical New Delhi day route from Green Park can help you fit the garden into a larger outing.
FAQs
Is entry to Lodhi Gardens free?
Entry to Lodi Tomb is free, and there is no photography charge. It is open daily from morning to evening.
Which monuments are in Lodhi Gardens?
The four principal monuments are the Tomb of Mohammad Shah, Big Dome, Sheesh Gumbad and Tomb of Sikandar Shah.
Which metro station is nearest to Lodhi Gardens?
Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line is nearest to Lodi Gardens Lake. Vasant Vihar Metro Station is the nearest metro approach to the Mosques and Entrance Gate site.
What else can you see in the garden?
Alongside tombs and other historic structures, the garden has a lake with a fountain, a rose garden and the National Bonsai Park.