Located at Said-Ul-Ajaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi, The Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a space with a variety of activities inviting public interaction and exploration. The project, developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation, was conceptualized as the answer to the city's need for leisure space for the public, where people could socialize and unwind. Such spaces add atmosphere and life to a city and cater to all sections of the society.
The twenty-acre site is quite spectacular in appearance with majestic rocks standing silhouetted against the sky while some others lie strewn upon the ground in a casual yet alluring display of nature's sculptural genius. Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars welcome one into the park and an expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites one up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration.
Almost two hundred varieties of plants can also be found here and there are large tracts of land where the existing vegetation, consisting mostly of trees such as the local Kikar and he thorny Ber bush, have been left untouched.
The Garden, owing to its serene and calm surroundings, is also a popular spot for holding musical concerts and similar other events.
The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan are a treat for the eyes and open to the public during certain periods of the year. Designed by W R Mustoe, its a fine blend of Mughal and English styles. Small flowering trees, ornamental trees, intricate system of fountains, water channels and tanks are the special features of the garden.
The tombs of Sikandar Lodhi and some others, viz Mohammad Shah (1450). Mubarak Shah (1433) and Ibrahim Lodhi (1526), are located here. The architecture visible here is simple and anstere. Among the other attractions are well kept gardens, Shish Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. The latter was built by Sikander Shah Lodhi in 1494 A.D. and is noted for its lofty dome.
Located just south of Rajpath, on Janpath, National Museum contains one ofthe largest and most precious collections of Indian art, terracotta and wood sculptures dating back to the Mauryan period ( Second and Third century BC), exhibits from the Vijayanagar period in south India, miniature and mural paintings, and costumes of various tribal people. The museum is definitely worth visiting and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. There are film shows most days of the week.
Situated at Teen Murti House the planetarium holds film shows on the solar system in English (11.30 a.m. & 3 p.m.) and Hindi (4 p.m.& 1.30 p.m.). A special show in Hindi (10.30 a.m.) is held on Sundays. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.
National Science Museum is centre where various projects of science and technology displayed.
Located near Gate No.1, Pragati Maidan,the museum has working science exhibitions as well as exhibits on the history of architecture. Open 11.30 am – 7 PM Entry free. Museum is closed on monday.
This museum is Located at Chanakyapuri for a fascinating and exotic collection of India's railway engines. Museum Exhibit's include an 1855 steam engine, still in working order, and a large number of oddities such as the skull of an elephant that charged a mail train in 1894, and lost. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 5 PM and there's a small admission fee.
Located at Raj Ghat, the Gandhi Darshan is a display of paintings and photos about the Mahatma's life and deeds. The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, also at Raj Ghat, has displays of some of Gandhi's personal possessions.
Located on the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Museum has a collection of over 6000 dolls from almost 100 countries of the world
