Lodhi Gardens

Half dayBest: Oct–MarNatural Landscapes#park#tombs#birding

City park of tombs and birds

Why this weekend?

Mohammad Shah's tombSikandar Lodi's tombMorning walks

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The tomb park
- Morning walk
- Tomb visits
- Birding hour
- Lake stop
- Return

Geography & terrain

Lodhi Gardens lie in the New Delhi district of Delhi, 5 km from the India Gate and 250 km from the state borders — the heritage park of the region, its Lodi tombs, the lawns and the birding set on the city's green heart.

History & culture

The gardens' story runs with the 15th–16th century Lodi-era tombs — the park of the Sayyid and the Lodi monuments (the tombs of Mohammed Shah and the Sikandar Lodi), with the gardens' modern role as the city's green walk and the heritage picnic of the capital; the gardens' history of the city's rebuilding and the British-era landscaping, gives Lodhi Gardens their tomb-park character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Lodi tombs
Green lawns
Glazed domes
Birding trees
Heritage walls

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 season (Oct–Mar) holds the park's calm
The mornings hold the birding hours
Pairs with Humayun's tomb for the heritage walk

Frequently asked questions

What are Lodhi Gardens?

The tomb-park of the Delhi's green heart.

What is there to do?

The tombs, the walks and the birding.

How long is the visit?

A half day.