The
bounty of nature can truly be seen at Talkatora Garden in Delhi in the
form of the vibrant flowers, sporadic water bodies and the lush green
meadow like environment. The name Talkatora has been derived from word
Tal meaning pond or water tank and Katora due to its shape resembling a
bowl. Though mainly reputed for a huge indoor stadium, the garden is
usually frequented by tourists looking for some heavy dosage of
greenery. This place also has a historical significance in the form of a
spot where the Mughals defeated the Marathas in 1738.Location
Talkatora Garden of Delhi is located on the main Willingdon Crescent Road, very near to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
Eventful Description
The Talkatora Gardens is beautifully laid resembling the Mughal style; it looks resplendent with sporadic water bodies, the variety of flowers and the cheerful trees. Earlier it used to have a water tank but today it has a large swimming pool. The garden is in its prime in the spring season when all the flowering plants, shrubs and flowers come to life to serenade the environment.
It is an excellent picnic spot, given its relaxing and peaceful ambience. The garden lawns also serve as a venue for various shows, programmes and competitions held throughout the year. Special horticultural shows for children are also organized from time to time so as to develop their interest in skill of growing and nurturing plants.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
One can also visit some prominent tourist places like Sacred Heart Cathedral, India Gate, Hanuman Mandir, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Jantar Mantar.
Nearby Shopping Venues
Nearby Shopping Venues consist of places like Connaught Place for junk jewelry, pirated books and western clothes, Baba Kharak Singh Marg for the various state emporiums selling handcrafted regional goods, Central Cottage Industries for traditional merchandise and curios and Palika Bazaar for cheap Chinese electronic items.