Delhi has another reason to step outdoors this summer. Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan has opened its gates for the Summer Annuals Edition 2026, inviting visitors to discover a dazzling showcase of flowers, greenery and India's native floral heritage.

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the summer edition, which will remain open to visitors until September 15. Spread across 15 acres, the celebrated gardens promise a very different experience this season, with colourful summer annuals arranged in mass displays, mixed borders and carefully designed colour-themed beds.

Can You Guess These Flowers?

Some of the biggest attractions are India's indigenous and native flowering plants, many of which are known by charming regional names.

Visitors can spot Balsam or Gul-mehndi, Aparajita, Gomphrena or Battum Phool, Kulfa, Rukmini, Barsha Phool, Morshikha, Dupahariya, Lal Saag, Kalihari and Nagphana.

Alongside them is an ornamental summer collection featuring Indian Shot or Canna, Rajanigandha, Indian blanket flower, Cosmos, Sunflower, tree marigold, Four O'Clock, Shakarkand and Periwinkle.

The flowers have been thoughtfully arranged according to their height, texture and flowering seasons, creating vibrant layers across the gardens.

New Corners to Explore

The summer edition also introduces visitors to several attractions.

The Banyan Groves offer a tranquil escape beneath mature banyan trees, with sprawling branches and dramatic aerial roots. Meanwhile, the newly developed Babbling Brook Garden brings together flowing water, stones, flowers and greenery to create a soothing landscape.

A floral clock, planted in a circular design near a Pilkhan tree, adds another unusual feature to the garden.

There is also something for curious plant lovers. QR codes installed near major plant species allow visitors to scan and discover their botanical names, plant families, common names and other information.

A Garden Trail Through Rashtrapati Bhavan

The visitor trail covers attractions including Bal Vatika, Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, Bonsai Garden, Babbling Brooks, Central Lawn, Long Garden and Circular Garden.

The historic garden landscape spans three principal terraces—the Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and Circular Garden—each with its own character, from fountains and seasonal displays to roses, creepers and fragrant flowers.

Visitors can enter through Gate No. 35 near North Avenue Road. Entry is free, but advance online slot booking is mandatory. The gardens are open from 10 am to 6 pm, with the last entry at 5 pm, and remain closed on Mondays.

A shuttle service from Central Secretariat Metro Station will run every 30 minutes between 9:30 am and 6 pm.

This summer, Amrit Udyan is offering more than a flower-filled walk—it is a colourful journey through India's native botanical heritage, right in the heart of the capital.