Rashtrapati Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan, home to the President of the world’s largest democracy, epitomizes India’s strength, its democratic traditions and secular character. Rashtrapati Bhavan was the creation of architects of exceptional imagination and masterfulness, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It was Sir Lutyens who conceptualized the H-shaped building, covering an area of 5 acres on a 330-acre estate. This mansion has a total of 340 rooms spread over four floors, 2.5 kilometres of corridors and 190 acres of garden area. Painstaking efforts of thousands of labourers including masons, carpenters, artists, carvers, and cutters saw the completion of this masterwork in the year 1929. Originally built as the residence for the Viceroy of India, Viceroy's House as it was then called, has metamorphosed into today’s Rashtrapati Bhavan. From being a symbol of imperial domination and power, it is today emblematic of Indian democracy and its secular, plural and inclusive traditions. Circuits The journey through this work of art is divided into three circuits. Circuit 1: Covers the Main Building and Central Lawn of Rashtrapati Bhavan including its premier rooms like the Ashok Hall, Durbar Hall, Banquet Hall, its Drawing Rooms and many more. Circuit 2: Consists of the tour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex. Circuit 3: Covers the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s famous gardens including Amrit Udyan, Herbal Garden, Musical Garden and Spiritual Garden. Flora and Fauna The 330 acres of land at the President’s Estate harbours a rich biodiversity. Open spaces, forest cover, parks, gardens, patches of wilderness, numerous fruit-bearing trees and water bodies, have all contributed to supporting rich flora and fauna at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. A nature trail spread over 75 acres has been developed in the Estate for its residents to raise awareness about nature conservation. The nature trail covers both managed and natural ecosystems of the Estate and is connected to the gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan by well-laid paths. The main features of the nature trail are the pond ecosystem, butterfly corner, ber groove, mango orchard, peacock point, orangery, forest ecosystem and mica point amongst others. Udyan Utsav Spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres, Amrit Udyan has often been portrayed, and deservedly so, as the soul of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Amrit Udyan will be a landscaping marvel where visitors can witness rare seasonal flowers in full glory. This season Amrit Udyan introduces a new highlight — the Babbling Brook, featuring a meandering stream, sculptural spouts, stepping stones, and a reflecting pool, offering a refreshing and serene experience. Further, visitors can spend time in multiple attractions, a specially curated garden for children called Bal Vatika with a story of a 225-year-old Sheesham tree, a treehouse, Nature’s classroom etc. Then there are the Bonsai, Circular Gardens with a diverse variety of flora and fauna. There is also a vibrant food court where visitors can have refreshments and witness ongoing exhibitions. General Instructions Opening Days & Timings During 2026, Udyan Utsav 2026, India’s flowering extravaganza at Amrit Udyan opened for public on Feb 3, 2025 to March 31, 2026. As part of the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, the Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan is being opened to the public during 16 August to 15 September. Specific days are made available for entry to the Gardens for visitors of special categories as mentioned below: March 26 – for differently-abled persons March 27 – for personnel of defence, paramilitary and police forces March 28 – for women and tribal women’s SHGs March 29 – for senior citizens August 29 - reserved for sportspersons to mark National Sports Day. September 5 - reserved for teachers on Teachers’ Day. Farmers Differently abled and visually challenged persons (Visually challenged visitors can also access the tactile garden on the same day) Defence forces, paramilitary and police Women and tribal women's SHGs The Gardens are open to visitors from 10 am to 6 pm (the last entry will be at 5 pm). The Gardens will be closed on: All Mondays for maintenance Gazetted Holidays Entry Fee & Charges Booking of slots and entry to the Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Udyan Utsav is free of cost. Booking Mechanism Entry can be through online booking as well as through on-the-spot bookings. Online Bookings Online booking can be done by visiting the President of India website https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/ . On-the-spot Bookings On-the-spot bookings can be done at the Registration and Information Centre or through Visitor Registration Kiosks before entering. Online bookings can be done on an hourly slot basis. A mobile number is mandatory to make online bookings. Only one booking is permitted from one mobile number. Reservations for a maximum of 30 visitors can be made in a single booking. Entry Entry to the Gardens will be through Gate No. 35 of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on North Avenue Road. Visitors with online bookings are requested to carry their digital visitor pass on their mobile phones and minimize the use of paper. Visitors are required to arrive at the entry gate as per the time slot booked by them. Visitors must carry their visitor pass along with a Government ID proof. Allowed/Restricted Items Mobile phones are allowed during the visit to the Gardens. Visitors are allowed to carry wallets, purses, handbags, water and milk bottles for babies. Eatables/Paan/Gutka/Cigarettes/Backpacks/Cameras/Video Cameras are not allowed inside the Gardens. Carrying arms and ammunition is strictly prohibited. All guidelines, including those related to security, displayed/announced at the Entry Gate No. 35 are applicable to all visitors regardless of the mode of booking. Points of Attraction Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo): A tree over 200 years old Herbal Garden: Herbal, aromatic and medicinal plants Bonsai Garden: Decades old Bonsais Musical Fountain East Lawn: Tulips, Dahlia, Freesia, Hyacinths, Marigolds and Pansies Central Lawn: Floral Carpet and 120 Celebrated Varieties of Rose Long Garden: Vertical Gardens, Chhoti Narangi and Hanging Baskets Circular Garden: Stocks and Fragrant Climbers Food Court SourcesRashtrapati BhavanUdyan Utsav 2026