LODHI GARDEN
Garden for a bucolic and historic stroll with palm trees, tombs from the time of the Sayyadi and Lodhi sultans on site.
Lodhi Garden offers Delhiites what Central Park offers New Yorkers: a breath of oxygen. From early morning onwards, the city's inhabitants come here for a breath of fresh air through yoga, jogging, walking and exercise. Students often gather here during the day. Relaxing for a while under a tree, listening to the birdsong, is a not-to-be-missed moment of pleasure and, above all, a privileged moment in this hectic city. Street vendors offer snacks and drinks. Lodhi Garden has two entrances. But don't come on a Sunday, as the crowds will make it difficult to find a free bench or a place under a palm tree.
The bucolic stroll is also a historical one, as the park is home to several relics, including tombs dating back to the era of the Sayyadi and Lodhi sultans. These tombs of Delhi's last sultans (15th and early 16th centuries) are relatively disappointing compared to the finesse of those from the Mughal era, but they still offer the opportunity for some fine photography. The tomb of Mohammed Shah was built in 1450 and its gallery is inspired by Hindu architecture. The Bara Gumbad (large mausoleum), erected in 1494 for a court dignitary, is enriched by a small mosque and a room for worshippers. At the far end of the garden, the tomb of Sikander Lodhi (1517) is surrounded by a crenellated wall. Close to the gardens is the magnificent Safdarjung mausoleum.
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Ce parc relativement grand permet de se retrouver au calme, de s'isoler loin du tumulte de la ville. Il est bien aménagé, avec des bancs et même une piste de jogging.
A ne surtout pas manquer : des oiseaux extraordinaires (les chercher tranquillement, ça en vaut la peine). A l'entrée, un panneau permet de les identifier