President Pranab Mukherjee throws open Mughal Gardens to the public

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday (February 11) inaugurated annual 'Udyanotsav', which marked the annual opening of Mughal Gardens to the public.

Mukherjee waves at the Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan during its press preview in New Delhi. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

The world famous Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain open for general public from February 12 to March 19, (except on Mondays which are maintenance days) between 9.30 AM to 4 PM. Members of the public will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden and Musical Garden, a press release issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

Pranab Mukherjee admires Tulips at the Mughal Gardens. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

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.

Pranab Mukherjee during his visit at Mughal garden, it will be open for public from Today. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

Visitors are requested not to bring any water bottles, briefcases, handbags, ladies purses, cameras, radios, transistors, boxes, umbrellas, eatables etc. Such articles, if any, will have to be deposited at the entry point.

Mukherjee walks at the Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

The Mughal Gardens will be open exclusively on March 20 to special category of visitors viz farmers, differently abled persons, defence and para-military forces and Delhi Police personnel from 9.30 AM to 4 PM. This entry and exit will also be through Gate no 35, it said.

Mukherjee sits at a wooden bench as she admires Tulips at the Mughal Gardens. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

The Tactile Garden will be open for visually impaired people on March 20 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Entry and exit will be from Gate no 12, situated on Church Road (next to the North Avenue). (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)

About 4.68 lakh people had visited Mughal Gardens last year. (Source: Photo by Renuka Puri)