Rashtrapati Bhavan Amrit Udyan 2025: From babbling brooks to floral clocks, here’s what you can explore, booking details inside

The famous Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open to the public from 16 August to 14 September 2025, officials announced on Wednesday. This year, the highlight will be the Babbling Brook, a peaceful garden feature where flowing water, greenery, and colourful flowers create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

The Deputy Press Secretary to the President Navika Gupta said the Babbling Brook replaces the earlier musical fountain. “Lush greenery surrounds the brook, with flowers adding bright colours. It winds gently through stones and plants, offering visitors a moment of quiet reflection,” she said during a media preview.

Amrit Udyan is now more friendly for people with disabilities. Ramps, Braille information boards, and special plant displays for sensory experiences have been added for visually challenged visitors.

What’s New This Year

Apart from the Babbling Brook, the landscaped area now includes:

• A water stream with small cascades and sculptural spouts
• Stepping stones and a raised reflecting pool
• A tranquil banyan grove with reflexology paths and panchtatva trails
• A plumeria garden with grass mounds and curated plants

The trail also covers the Bal Vatika, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, Central Lawn, Long Garden, and Circular Garden. Visitors can scan QR codes along the route to learn about the plants and designs. A food court will be available near the exit.

Visitor Information

• Entry is free – book online at visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in
• Walk-in registration is possible at kiosks outside Gate No. 35
• Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm (last entry 5:15 pm), closed on Mondays
• Entry from Gate No. 35, near North Avenue Road
• Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum tickets are separate; school groups get free museum entry during the season

A Garden with a Rich Heritage

The President’s Estate spans 154 hectares, with 139 hectares covered in trees, lawns, and open spaces. Amrit Udyan covers 15 acres and is often called the “soul” of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Its beauty lies in its mix of fountains, water channels, ponds, seasonal flowers, and native plants.

This summer, visitors can see more than 42 types of flowers, including Periwinkle, Celosia, Indian shot, Kochia, Tuberose, and Portulaca. A new floral clock has also been installed, featuring a real working clock surrounded by flower beds and colourful pebbles.

Special Days

• 29 August – Entry for athletes and sportspersons (National Sports Day)
• 5 September – Entry for teachers (Teachers’ Day)

President Droupadi Murmu will officially inaugurate the summer opening on Thursday, continuing her vision of making Rashtrapati Bhavan more open and citizen-friendly.

Inputs from PTI