Garden of Five Senses

Half dayBest: Oct–MarNatural Landscapes#garden#art#family

Themed garden of art and plants

Why this weekend?

Sculpture lawnsNectar gardenKhas lake views

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The senses park
- Late-afternoon arrival
- Terrace walk
- Water stops
- Art circuit
- Sunset deck
- Return

Geography & terrain

The Garden of Five Senses lies in the Saidulajab village of South Delhi, 20 km from the centre — a themed park of the city's leisure, its landscaped terraces and the art installations set on a rocky rise above the Mehrauli country.

History & culture

The garden was designed in 2003 by the Delhi Development Authority with the landscape architect's vision — a park of the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) with its water bodies and the garden's terraces; the park's role in the city's cultural calendar with its evening events and the seasonal festivals gives the garden its modern-Delhi character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Themed terraces
Water bodies
Art works
Cactus corner
Sunset decks

Eat & drink

Butter chicken
Chole bhature
Chandni Chowk parathas
Old Delhi kebabs
Dariyaganj jalebi

Getting there

Fly: Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Train: New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin
Road from —: Metro + roads cover the city
Getting around: Metro network, app taxis, autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹700–1,100

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The sunset is the garden's hour — the late afternoons serve
Pairs with the Qutub and the Hauz Khas circuit
The evening events' tickets run the park's calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the Garden of Five Senses?

The landscaped senses-theme park of South Delhi.

What is there to do?

The terraces, the water bodies and the sunset decks.

How long is the visit?

A half day — or the evening event.