Shalimar Bagh Delhi

The garden extends over 6 hectares with 25 fountains, water channels, ornate tanks, and fruit orchards arranged in a chaharbagh layout pattern.

Izz-un-Nissa, wife of Shah Jahan, commissioned this garden in 1653 as a tribute to the Kashmir gardens, naming it initially Aizzabad Bagh.

The central hall features traditional Mughal architecture with arched entrances, vaulted rooms, and remnants of ceiling paintings from the imperial period.

The Archaeological Survey of India maintains this garden, which visitors can access to examine the Sheesh Mahal crystal palace and garden pavilion.

The garden witnessed the coronation ceremony of Aurangzeb in 1658 and later became the summer residence of Sir David Ochterlony in 1803.

Location: North West Delhi district

GPS coordinates: 28.72056,77.15417

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47