President Murmu opens summer annuals of Amrit Udyan

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated summer annuals of Amrit Udyan on Thursday, August 14, 2025, which will open for the public from August 16 to September 14. This year, visitors will be able to see a unique Babbling Brook in the famed garden. The Babbling Brook is a new and serene retreat for the summer garden, where the gentle flow of water and vibrant greenery create a calming atmosphere. The summer annuals were first opened to the public in 2023, in addition to the long-standing tradition of winter annuals. Amrit Udyan has also become disabled-friendly with ramps, specially designed stands with a display plant in a pot to have a sensory experience and information in Braille for the visually challenged persons.

This time, the garden's landscaped zone includes a meandering water stream with cascades, sculptural spouts, stepping stones, a raised reflecting pool besides a tranquil banyan grove with reflexology paths, 'panchtatva' trails and forest-inspired ambience along with a serene plumeria garden, with grass mounds and curated plantations offering immersive sensory experiences. The garden trail will include Bal Vatika, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, Central Lawn, Long Garden and Circular Garden. Entry to Amrit Udyan is free. Visitors can book their slots online at rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in. Walk-in visitors can register using self-service kiosks placed outside entry gate no 35, located near North Avenue road. Amrit Udyan is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. If the Rashtrapati Bhavan is a masterpiece of architecture, the 15-acre Amrit Udyan is considered its soul, the officials said.