Lodhi Garden

Welcome to Lodhi Garden, a 90-acre sanctuary of history and greenery in the heart of South Delhi. This is perhaps the city's most beloved public space, where 15th-century royal mausoleums stand amidst meticulously landscaped…

We begin our exploration at the Tomb of Mohammed Shah, the earliest royal monument in the garden, dating back to 1444. Mohammed Shah was the third Sultan of the Sayyid Dynasty, a period often overlooked between the Tughlaqs and…

As we move further south into the park, we encounter the massive Bada Gumbad, or 'Big Dome'. Built in 1490 during the reign of Sikandar Lodi, this structure remains one of the largest monuments in the garden. …

Adjacent to the Big Dome is the Bada Gumbad Mosque, a structure that offers some of the most exquisite architectural details in Lodhi Garden. This small mosque has three domes and a prayer hall with five arched gateways. …

Directly opposite the Bada Gumbad stands the Sheesh Gumbad, or 'Glass Dome'. Its name comes from the blue-glazed tiles that once covered its exterior, which would catch the light and shine like glass from a distance. …

Continuing towards the lake, we find the Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, the second and most successful Sultan of the Lodi Dynasty. Built by his son Ibrahim Lodi in 1517, this tomb is unique because it is situated within a fortified…

Near the lake, you will find the charming Athpula, or 'Eight-Piered Bridge'. While most of the garden is Lodi-era, this bridge is actually a Mughal-era addition, built during the reign of Emperor Akbar by Nawab Bahadur Khan. …

As our walk through Lodhi Garden comes to an end, we find ourselves back in the lush, open spaces where the modern city feels like a distant memory. We have journeyed through over five hundred years of history, from the crumbling…