Beaches act as rejuvenating sites in cities like Mumbai whereas parks play a similar role in non-coastal cities. A walk around these parks kicks the pressure out of mind. Probably, that is why we never get bored of visiting them.
Here is one such park which was created to entertain and relax people. The Garden of Five Senses in Delhi is indeed a unique garden. Unending greenery with a touch of art says it all.
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What is Garden of Five Senses?
Garden of Five Senses is a theme park located in Saidul Ajaib Village near Mehrauli. It is a 20-acre garden with artistic touch. The sprawly park is designed by Pradeep Sachdev and funded by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation.
A Pathway
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Attractions in Garden of Five Senses
The park is divided into different zones and each of them have interesting attractions. Solar Park, Khas Bagh, Neel Bagh, Bamboo Garden, Amphitheatre, Kwabgah, Pathways and beautiful statues are the prominent things to see in the Garden of Five Senses.
Khas Bagh is modelled after the Mughal Gardens. The beautifully crafted lawns with dotted fountains and sculptures can be seen here.
Kwabgah is the highest view point inside the Garden of Five Senses. One can get some amazing view of Delhi from here. However, Kwabgah Point is more famous as the Lovers Point.
Neel Bagh is a zone where you can see lotus and lilly ponds across the way. The vibrant colours and the sweet fragrance of the flowers surround you here.
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Various sculptures and statues form an integral part of this park. In fact, it is dotted with beautiful statues, terracotta works and sculptures all along. These sculptures will surly draw your attention in the Garden of Five Senses.
Enticing Nature
Most of all, it is the greenery that is spell-binding. Yes, the park is full of trees and plants which is the most relaxing part of the park.
Therefore, the Garden of Five Senses acts as one of the charming picnic spots in Delhi. These attractions in the Garden of Five Senses will keep you engaged for a long time.
Visitor at the park
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Significance of the Name
The Garden of Five Senses, isn't the name itself unique? The park was created in the same theme which represents each of the five senses. The sense of smell, touch, sight, sound and taste being represented in a very creative way is the uniqueness of this park. Hence, this is one of the unique parks in India.
How to Reach the Garden of Five Senses
The Garden of Five Senses is located opposite to Saket and near to the Mehrauli Heritage area. It is well-connected to the other parts of the city. Visitors can go there by bus, metro and auto-rickshaws.