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The iconic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is open for the general public from today. President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the gardens, as part of the annual Udyanotsav yesterday. The highlights of this year’s Udyanotsav includes two new varieties of roses named after the President and his late wife Suvra Mukherjee.
About 14 thousand Tulip bulbs in seven different colors like red, orange, pink and purple have been planted in the gardens. Several beds of roses, including both new and heritage varieties are the main attraction of the Long garden.
Flower Carpets in magnificent designs are on display in the Central Lawns revealing the skill and craft of the gardeners of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Gardens will remain open till 12th of next month except on Mondays which are maintenance days.
Entry and exit for the general public will be from Gate No. 35 of the President’s Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Arrangements of drinking water, toilets, first aid / medical facility; rest rooms for senior citizens, women and children will be provided for public visiting the Gardens.
The Mughal Gardens will be open exclusively on March 10 to special category of visitors viz farmers, differently abled persons, defence and para-military forces and Delhi Police personnel.
