Delhi's urban oasis: 90-acre Lodhi Garden turns 90

Delhi's urban oasis: 90-acre Lodhi Garden turns 90

New Delhi: Home to centuries-old tombs and some of the most exotic plants and bird species, Delhi’s iconic Lodhi Garden, often described as the ‘best urban oasis in Asia,’ turned 90 on Thursday, April 9. The horticultural delight, nestled in the heart of the national capital, bordering the posh Lodhi Estate and upscale Khan Market, was opened on April 9, 1936, as ‘The Lady Willingdon Park’, named after the then Vicereine of India. Virtually acti…