Amrit Udyan Ticket Booking Online, Mughal Garden Online Ticket Booking
Rashtrapati Bhavan's iconic Mughal Gardens has now been renamed Amrit Udyan to mark 75 years of India’s independence. Rashtrapati Bhavan garden has been given a new identity with 'Amrit Udyan' in keeping with the theme of the year-long celebrations – Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav . The new name literally means like this - "Amrit means Nectar and also here signifies the 75 years of Indian independence - Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav". "Udyan is a sanskrit word which means garden". Designed by British architect Sir Edward Lutyens at the bidding of Lady Hardinge (the wife of the then Viceroy), earlier name of Mughal Gardens reflected to one of India’a longest ruling dynasties.
Mughal gardens were named so as they followed the Mughal style of garden layout. The Central Govt. is planning to rename places which has a connection to India’s colonial past. Delhi’s Rajpath – the ceremonial road down on which the Republic Day parade passes and which connects Rashtrapati Bhavan with India Gate - was renamed Kartavya Path previously.
When Mughal garden opens or When Amrit Udyan Opens?
The Amrit Udyan was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu and then was made open to the public. The lush green garden with exquisite flowers welcome guests till March 2023. Amrit Udyan will remain open on all days except on Mondays which are maintenance days, and on March 18 on account of Holi. From March 28 to 31, the gardens will be open for special categories like Farmers (March 28), differently-abled (March 29), defence personnel, paramilitary forces, and police (March 30) and for women including tribal women's SHGs on March 31.
How to book tickets online - Amrit Udyan Booking Online Official Website
As a Visitor, you can reserve time slots for visiting the gardens in advance at https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in or https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx.
Please remember that there is no entry fee for the garden but visitors must register online or before entry at the self-service kiosk at gate no 12 of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
It is suggested to book Mughal Garden Online Ticket or book Amrit Udyan Online Ticket to avoid rush. The garden has limited capacity and allows guests to visit in six hourly slots between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs i.e. 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry will be at 4 PM. The capacity for the two forenoon slots (1000 hrs to 1200 hrs) will be 7,500 visitors during weekdays and 10,000 visitors in each slot on weekends.The visitors can see cultivated Tulips of 12 unique varieties and they will see the Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, Central Lawn, Long Garden, and Circular Garden during their visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
When to Visit Amrit Udyan
Amrit Udyan is open for about two months. It is open to the general public from January 31 uptill March 26, 2024.
When Amrit Udyan is Closed?
Amrit Udyan/Mughal Gardens will remain closed on Mondays (for maintenance), on 1st and 2nd March on account of G-20 meeting and on March 08 on account of Holi.
For special categories such as farmers, differently abled persons, personnel of Defence Forces, Paramilitary Forces, and Police, and women including tribal women’s SHGs, the udyan will open on March 28,29,30, and 31 respectively.
Amrit Udyan Entry Fees and Charges
Booking of slots and entry to the Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Udyan Utsav is free of cost.
How to visit Amrit Udyan and What to Carry?
The nearest metro station to Amrit Udyan or Mughal Gardens is Central Secretariat. Take exit from the Rail Bhavan side, then walk to Gate No. 35. The entry and exit for all visitors will be from this gate of the President’s Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Visitors with online bookings are requested to carry their digital visitor pass on their mobile phone and minimize the use of paper.
Visitors are required to arrive at the entry gate as per the time slot booked by them.
Visitors must carry their visitor pass along with a government ID proof.
How to book tickets online - Amrit Udyan Booking Online Official Website
Booking Mechanism at Amrit Udyan or Mughal Gardens
1. Entry can be through Online Booking as well as through On-the-spot Bookings.
Amrit Udyan Online Booking
Amrit Udyan Online Booking can be done through visiting President of India website
(https://presidentofindia.gov.in) and following the Udyan Utsav 2023 link.
Amrit Udyan On-the-spot Bookings
Amrit Udyan On-the-spot bookings can be done at the Registration and information centre or through
Visitor Registration Kiosks before entering
The Amrit Udyan ticket booking must be made well in advance. The booking will be done online mode by visiting the official website of Rashtrapati Bhavan at rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in. Amrit Udyan online booking can also be made through rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx.
2. Online Booking slots shall open 10 days in advance of the date of visit. For example,
bookings for 21st February will open on 11th February 2023; and so on.
3. Amrit Udyan Online booking can be done on an hourly slot basis.
4. A mobile number is mandatory to make online bookings. Only one booking is permitted from one mobile number.
5. Reservations for a maximum of 30 visitors can be made in a single booking.
The self-registration is to be done at the facilitation counters and at the Self-Service Kiosk near Gate No. 12 of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the walk-in visitors.
The President’s Secretariat said, “It is advisable to book a slot online in advance to avoid the rush and save time.”
ALLOWED/ RESTRICTED ITEMS TO AMRIT UDYAN
1. Mobile phones are allowed during the visit to the Gardens.
2. Visitors are allowed to carry wallets, purses, hand-bags, water and milk bottles for babies.
3. Eatables / Paan/ Gutka/ Cigarettes/ Backpacks/ Cameras/ Video Cameras are not allowed inside the Gardens.
4. Carrying arms and ammunition is strictly prohibited.
5. All guidelines, including those related to security, displayed/announced at the Entry Gate No. 35 are applicable to all visitors regardless of mode of booking.
POINTS OF ATTRACTION NEAR AMRIT UDYAN
1. Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo): A tree over 200 years old
2. Herbal Garden: Herbal, aromatic & medicinal plants
3. Bonsai Garden: Decades old Bonsais
4. Musical Fountain
5. East Lawn: Tulips, Dahlia, Freesia, Hyacinths, Marigolds and Pansies
6. Central Lawn: Floral Carpet and 120 celebrated varieties of Rose
7. Long Garden: Vertical Gardens, Chhoti Narangi and Hanging Baskets
8. Circular Garden: Stocks and Fragrant Climbers
9. Food Court