Sunder nursery

In this post you’ll read why Sunder Nursery is the best place to hangout with friends or family over a weekend. Also, know more about its history, incredible sustainable development story, and everything you need to know before planning a visit to this 90-acre heritage park of Delhi. One positive change that Lodhi Garden, Nehru Park, Deer Park, and many more. Despite visiting the adjoining Humayun Tomb in Nizamuddin several times, I had remained mainly unaware about Delhi’s biggest secret – Sunder Nursery – that is touted as Delhi’s Central Park. Its revival story is as remarkable as its five centuries-old histories. Thanks to the incredible sustainable restoration work done by The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in collaboration with the CPWD and SDMC, this urban oasis has risen from ruins to become the green lungs of Delhi. A decade of painstaking restoration work has resulted in a 90-acre biodiversity park dotted with 20 historical monuments, 300 tree species, 80 bird species, 40 butterfly species, two amphitheatres, a bonsai enclosure, a peafowl zone and plenty more. In this blog post, I’ll share why Sunder Nursery Delhi is a perfect template for sustainable development of a city while taking care of the environmental and heritage. Find out why it is a must-visit park for families, friends, couples, fitness enthusiasts, social media influencers, nature and photography lovers. But first, let’s turn the history pages and understand why and how Sunder Nursery was establ...

Explore Delhi’s first arboretum, Sunder Nursery, which is home to more than 300 trees and natural habitats, from wetlands to densely forested areas. This newly restored heritage park is located in Nizamuddin West, next to the Humayun’s Tomb complex. Formerly known as Azim bagh, the park spreads over 90 acres of lush green gardens, water bodies, and many UNESCO world heritage monuments. It is a perfect location for picnics and nature walks, especially on sunny winter mornings and cool summer evenings. Moreover, the water bodies within the garden attract plenty of native and migratory birds, making this a fantastic place for bird watching. Therefore, in this article, I’ve listed five things that are a must if you’re visiting Sunder Nursery for the first time. Table of Contents • • • • • • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Monuments Get a stimulating dose of history by exploring the six UNESCO World Heritage monuments within Sunder Nursery Complex. These 16th-century picturesque monuments are an ensemble of beautiful ornamental carvings that will boggle your mind with their intricate design and symmetry. Stroll around the gardens of Sunder Nursery Take a walk in the abode of nature to rejuvenate your soul and mind. The central axis, the lake, or the sunken gardens are your spots to sit and relax. Moreover, don’t forget to look out for the resident birds like peafowls and other wildlife. Go on a Photowalk If you cherish nature and landscape photography, consider this place you...

Sunder Nursery was established, in the early 20th century– to propagate saplings for New Delhi’s avenues and experiment with plants brought from other parts of the British empire. Following a 2007 Memorandum of Understanding with government agencies, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture commenced conservation and landscape works at Sunder Nursery to create a 90-acre city park with distinct heritage, ecological and nursery zones and required facilities. The new, city garden designed by the eminent Indian landscape architect, Mohammad Shaheer, is structured along a central axial spine around which gardens and landscapes are arranged. From formal gardens to informal settings for families to enjoy picnics, the park offers a variety of recreational and cultural venues. Water features, ponds and lakes are part of the masterplan, which includes nursery beds, a flower showcase, arboretum, rose garden and orchards. The garden achieves a truly urban scale, deriving inspiration from the traditional Indian concept of congruency between nature, garden and utility coupled with environmental conservation. The grand central vista follows the path of the 16th century Grand Trunk Road connecting to the entrance zone of the Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site. The gardens, inspired by Mughal traditions, employ monolithic marble fountains and flowing water set amidst geometric flower beds and raised sandstone pathways. Forming the heart of the garden, a large maidan (square) is available for gatheri...

The Mughal Garden-style water fountains and lawns in front of the Sunder Burj Photos: Rangan Datta Several medieval monuments blend in a garden setting — complete with water bodies, century-old trees and plant nurseries along with performance venues for festivals and concerts — a true urban oasis in the heart of Delhi. This is Sunder Nursery, a 90-acre garden in a natural setting with a unique blend of biodiversity zones and landscaped gardens. Sunder Nursery attracts a host of visitors with varied interest. They range from nature lovers, fitness enthusiasts and history students to families looking out for a casual day out. The root of Sunder Nursery dates back to the 16 th century. It was a Mughal garden known as Azim Bagh and was adjacent to the Humayun Tomb complex. Later, during the early 20 th century, Delhi emerged as the capital of British India and was given a new look complete with exotic trees brought from faraway lands. The Azim Bagh served as a nursery for nurturing exotic plants. The nursery was named Sunder Nursery after Sunder Burj, a Mughal-era tomb located on the same premises. The Sunder Nursery still functions, and is a prime supplier of plants to the public and government offices. With the turn of the new millennium, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) took up the initiative of restoring the landscape, resulting in an urban oasis in the heart of Delhi. The heritage structures are also restored giving them a new lease of life. Sunder Burj The painted d...