Lodi Garden Night Walk - June 16, 2024

On this walk, we will:
1. Watch how green spaces impact temperature.
2. Understand the history of this pre-mughal yet colonial space.
3. Learn about birds, bees and trees.
Starting Point: Gate 7. Amrita Shergill Marg. 10 min walk from Jor Bagh Metro gate 3.
Registration: WhatsApp me at 9899799335 to book your spot. Pay the charge of Rs 200 at the end of the walk. No charges for students and pets.
Carry mosquito repellent.

Lodi Gardens or Lodhi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi, India.
Spread over 90acre, it contains, Mohammed Shah's Tomb, Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Shisha Gumbad and Bara Gumbad, architectural works of the 15th century by Lodis- who ruled parts of northern India and Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of modern-day Pakistan, from 1451 to 1526.

The site is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The gardens are situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung's Tomb on Lodhi Road and is a hotspot for morning walks for the Delhiites.History. The tomb of Mohammed Shah, the second last of the Sayyid dynasty rulers, the earliest of the tombs in the garden, was built in 1444 by Ala-ud-din Alam Shah as a tribute to Mohammed Shah. As there is little architecture from these two periods remaining in India, Lodi Gardens is an important place of preservation. The tomb of Mohammed Shah is visible from the road, and is the earliest structure in the gardens.
The architecture is characterised by the octagonal chamber, with stone chhajjas on the roof and guldastas on the corners.

Your Hosts:
Jayati and Ajeet, alumni of XLRI Jamshedpur, Machine Learning and Business Sustainability professionals, are passionate Delhi-philes. They take you to historic and green spots of Delhi, where you connect with the city's past, nature and yourself.