Garden of Five Senses
Location: Said-ul-Ajaib,Mehrauli-Badarpur Road,(T-Point_CISF Camp) Near Saket
Ph: 29536401, 65651083
Metro Station: Saket
Open: 7 days a week
Timings:
April to September: 9 AM to 7 PM
October to March: 9 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee:
Adult: 20/-
Child(upto 12 yrs): 10/-
Sr. Citizen: 10/-
Handicapped: Nil
Photography Charges: Nil
The Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a space with a variety of activities, inviting public interaction and exploration. The project, developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation, was conceptualized to answer to the city’s need for leisure space for the public, for people to socialize and unwind. Such spaces add atmosphere and life to a city and cater to all sections of the society.
Located close to the Mehrauli heritage area within the Said-Ul-Azaib village, The Garden of Five Senses is a 20-acre beautiful park in New Delhi. Developed by the Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation, this verdant setting boasts manicured gardens and perfectly done-up walking and seating areas for visitors. The garden also contains a large variety of botanical specimens and sculptures, making it an ideal destination for students and art-lovers as well. The garden manages to perfectly combine nature’s charm with the artistic delights so as to create a heady pot pourri of sorts to appease the senses of all those who visit it. So get away from the hustle and bustle of the the metropolitan and visit The Garden of Five Senses to relax and rejuvenate.
The twenty-acre site, located at Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi, is spectacular. The Garden was inaugurated in February 2003. Majestic rocks stand silhouetted against the sky, others lie strewn upon the ground in a casual yet alluring display of nature’s sculptural genius. It was the ideal ground on which to realize the concept of a public leisure space that would awaken a sensory response and thereby a sensitivity to the environment.
Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars welcome you into the park. An expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites you up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration.
Restaurants in Garden Of Five Senses
1.FIO, Gate No 1, Garden of Five Senses, Phone: 011-29536309
2. Magique Restaurant, F-5 & F-6 East Court Garden of Five Senses, Phone: 97175 35533
3.Spice by Q’BA, No 10-11, Garden of Five Senses, Phone: 011 29533775, 9650537666, 9560871115
The twenty-acre site, located at Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi, is spectacular. The Garden was inaugurated in February 2003. Majestic rocks stand silhouetted against the sky, others lie strewn upon the ground in a casual yet alluring display of nature’s sculptural genius. It was the ideal ground on which to realize the concept of a public leisure space that would awaken a sensory response and thereby a sensitivity to the environment.
Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars welcome you into the park. An expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites you up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration.
The garden itself is divided into distinct areas. On one side of the spiral walkway is the Khas Bagh, a formal garden patterned on the lines of the Mughal Garden. Slow-moving water cascades in channels along its length, while flowering and fragrant shrubs and trees line its paths. The Central axis leads to a series of fountains, some of which are lit up by fibreoptic lighting systems. Encapsulating the expression here is the sculpture of ‘A Fountain Tree”.
Secluded, away from the heart of the garden, on the other side of the walkway is the food and shopping court. A series of terraces provided with seating arrangements face the food court.
The heady Trail of Fragrance leads away to a rocky ridge to the north, where elevated amongst the rocks, a sculpture in stainless-steel, inspired by a pin-wheel, dances in joyous abandon.
Wander down the meandering paths to Neel Bagh, a pool of water lilies encircled by pergols covered with climbing plants of different colours and textures.
Overhead, hundreds of ceraminc chime, whispering secrets to the breeze, teasing you with their gentle laughter.
There are Colour Gardens – beautiful compositions of flowering shrubs and ground covers that have you looking at familiar plants with new eyes. The Courts of Specimen Plants display not so frequently seen species – of bamboo, for instance, or cactii, or herbs.
Nestled amongst the natural slope of the site is the amphitheatre with blocks of sandstone to serve as seating. At the rear of the garden is an open exhibition area for displaying art and for holding art workshops.
Almost two hundred varieties of plants are introduced. In addition, there are large areas where the existing vegetation, consisting mainly of trees such as the local Kikar and the thorny Ber bush, has been left untouched.
The Garden has been designed to the imagery suggested by the name Garden of Five Senses. Colour, fragrances, texture and form all come together in an evocative bouquet that awakens the mind to the beauty of life and invokes a grateful prayer for the gift of sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.
ATTRACTIONS
The garden has many unique features which makes it different from other parks. Not only is its beauty marvelous, it also has a lot to offer in terms of education.
There is an abundant display of flora, with a vast congregation of about 200 special varieties of plants and flowers under one roof. There are large areas where the existing vegetation, consisting mostly of trees such as the local Kikar and thorny Ber bush, have been left untouched.
There are Colour Gardens – beautiful compositions of flowering shrubs and ground covers that have you looking at familiar plants with new eyes. The Courts of Specimen Plants display not so frequently seen species, namely, Kalpaka Vritch, Kadambaha, bamboo, cacti, teak, Rudraksh, Camphor, Arjun and other herbs.
An expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites you up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration.
The garden itself is divided into distinct areas. On one side of the spiral walkway is the Khas Bagh, a formal garden pattern on the lines of the Mughal Garden. Slow moving water cascades in channels along its length, while flowering and fragrant shrubs and trees line its path. The central axis leads to a series of fountains, some of which are lit up by fibreoptic lighting systems. Encapsulating the expression here is the sculpture of A fountain Tree.
Nestled amongst the natural slope of the site is the amplitheatre with blocks of sandstone serving as seating.
At the rear of the garden is an open exhibition area for displaying art and holding workshops.
Pools of water lilies, bamboo courts and herb gardens are some of the other attractions.
The garden is a wonderland for children and adults alike, who are virtually starved of this bountiful natures gift.
The mountainous landscapes and rocks strewn in every here and there give a casual trekking experience. Majestic rocks stand silhouetted against the sky, others lie strewn upon the ground in an alluring display of natures sculptural genius. Visitors are encouraged to touch the rocks and displays, the fragrance of flower beds stimulates the olfactory senses, the landscaping appeals to the eyes, the ceramic bells and the water falls create a soothing sound and the food courts serve a variety of cuisines.
The clinking sound of colourful chimes going astray with every slight breeze whispers a message ,prompting us to lend our ears and decipher it.
Secluded, away from the heart of the garden, on the other side of the walkway is the food and shopping court. A series of terraces provided with seating face the food court.
ART DESTINATION
The garden is also an art lovers delight. About twenty-five different sculptures and murals were brought together for this project making it one of the largest commissions of public art in the country. The artists were selected as per norms, by a special committee set up for this purpose.
The sculptures created by master craftsmen are a symbol of modern art, yet the arches and domes of the building give the impression of a heady mix of traditional mughal period.
Amongst the innumerable marvelous pieces of architecture is a sculpture in stainless steel , on the lines of a pin-wheel , which flutters with every gush of wind and creates one in hearts too.
There has been an extensive use of terracotta pots and Rajasthani phad art, symbolizing our very own exquisite and traditional art forms.
An artists corner is also created within the garden where visitors can interact with artists who have contributed to its design and landscaping. Included among the prominent artists are master craftspersons Smt Angoori Devi and Shri Giri Raj Shah for terracotta and Shri Shantilal Joshi for Phad wall-hangings.
Most of the works of art ars contemporary and include sculptures by Enaz, Radhakrishnan, Subodh Kerkar and John Bowman, Kristine Michael and Ratnabali Kant. In addition, emerging new talents from Delhi College of Art are also featured .
FESTIVALS
The food festivals, organized every now and then are virtual gastronomical delights and drive even the severest of dyspeptics on a binge trip. There are also Sherbet melas to boot . Other festivals include Garden tourism festival, Dandia Masti festival etc.
THEME
The garden festivals theme this year is Decorative Accents in Landscaping. A competition will be held in 24 classes consisting over 175 sections. There will also be competitions in Dahlia varieties, display sections, the tray garden class and nursery stalls. Such similar competitions and shows would be held every year.
AMUSEMENT SECTION
To add more interest , are the toy solar cars imported from Taiwan for use in the amusement section of the Garden of Five Senses. Each solar car cost Rs 60,000 each.
During the garden festival, free battery bus rides up to the garden would be available from Qutab Minar and the deputy commissioners office near Anupam Apartments in Saket.
SOLAR ENERGY PARK
An integral part of the garden is the solar Park set up with the assistance of the Ministry of Non-conventional Renewable Energy sources. The aim is to promote awareness of renewable source of energy. A 20KW solar power plant is installed to meet the requirement of the park.
The exhibits include :
Two solar-powered buses.
Weighing machine
Solar powered bicycles
Solar powered cars for children
Quiz computer
Solar drum and slide
A prototype of solar- powered home
Exhibits on renewable sources
In addition, solar water heating has been installed in nine food outlets.
The solar energy Park features in the Limcca Book of Records, 2004 for its unique concept.
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