Nature Walk Delhi
The Garden is designed to stimulate one's sensory responses
to the environment. An amalgamation of color and fragrance,
texture and form evokes the awareness of touch, smell, sight,
sound and taste. Most of the works of art are dynamic, making
it more interactive to the visitors. About 25 different
sculptures and murals have been set up in the Garden making
it one of the largest collection of public art in the country.
This Garden is located near the first city of Delhi i.e.
Qila Rai Pithora and while following the approach road to
the Garden from T point of MB Road one can see the massive
walls of this fort. The architecture of the Garden of Five
senses depict the era of the first city and the stones used
in the constructions of boundary walls and in the office
complex which has a dome shape, also depict the construction
of the era of this first city. The walk begins with a description
of trees which are planted in the outer area of the garden
i.e. from the steps which you take, for moving in the garden
complex. The details of the trees which fall in this area
have been described below with their common name, botanical
name and description for the benefit of the common man who
can take a walk.
This Garden is located near the first city of Delhi i.e.
Qila Rai Pithora and while following the approach road to
the Garden from T point of MB Road one can see the massive
walls of this fort. The architecture of the Garden of Five
senses depict the era of the first city and the stones
used in the constructions of boundary walls and in the office
complex which has a dome shape, also depict the construction
of the era of this first city.
Qutab Minar -
In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory
tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base
of 14.32 mtrs. it tapers to 2.75 mtrs. at a height of 72.5
mtrs. It is still the highest stone tower in India, one
of the finest stone tower in India, one of the finest Islamic
structures ever raised and Delhi's recognised landmark.
It was completed by the Sultan's successor and son-in-law,
Iltutmish. The tomb of Iltutmish, which he himself built
in 1235, is nearby, Its interiors are profusely decorated
with calligraphy, though the dome has collapsed