Talkatora Gardens, Delhi

Talkatora Gardens, also commonly known as the Talkatora Bagh, is located on the Wellington Crescent Road in the New President’s Estate. It’s renowned for its indoor stadium and is historically known for victory, as it was on these very grounds that the Mughal Empire won the battle in 1738 against the Marathas!

The word Talkatora can be broken into two words, 'Tal' which means a water tank, and 'Katora' which means a bowl, thus translating into a ‘large water tank’. This water tank has now been converted into a large swimming pool, much-patronized by Delhi’s denizens. The garden boasts lush foliage, with a variety of flowers, green meadows, and water bodies surrounding it.

The Talkatora Indoor Stadium located within the Talkatora Gardens is known for various sports activities such as badminton, table tennis, and swimming. The various lawns in the garden are chosen venues for holding various shows, competitions, and cultural programs, besides being a picnic spot for many, given its peaceful atmosphere.

It has also been a tourist attraction, especially during the spring, when the garden is filled with vibrant hues of flowers and their aroma. Some schools organize horticulture shows in the garden to promote knowledge of horticulture. If you’re fond of photography, then you can visit the garden for some beautiful shots of nature, without any fear of being charged as there are no photography charges within the premises. Presently, the Talkatora Garden is managed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) horticulture department.