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Mughal Princess Garden

Roshanara Bagh

Also Known As · Roshanara Garden

New Delhi, Delhi · garden

A princess's own Char Bagh — Roshanara Begum's 17th-century Mughal garden and marble tomb-pavilion, with water channels and a winter bird-lake in North Delhi.

Open dailyEntry Fee: Free EntryDaily, approximately 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM; best visited in daylight for the baradari and tomb

Roshanara Bagh is one of Delhi's largest and oldest surviving Mughal gardens — and a rare one, for it was laid out by, and became the resting place of, a Mughal princess. Roshanara Begum, daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and younger sister of Aurangzeb, commissioned this pleasure garden around 1650 in the classic Char Bagh (four-quartered) style, with a central baradari pavilion, intersecting water channels, fountains and gateways, in what is now the Shakti Nagar area of North Delhi.

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About

Roshanara Bagh is one of Delhi's largest and oldest surviving Mughal gardens — and a rare one, for it was laid out by, and became the resting place of, a Mughal princess.

  • Roshanara Begum, daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and younger sister of Aurangzeb, commissioned this pleasure garden around 1650 in the classic Char Bagh (four-quartered) style, with a central baradari pavilion, intersecting water channels, fountains and gateways, in what is now the Shakti Nagar area of North Delhi.
  • Roshanara was a powerful figure at the Mughal court — she backed Aurangzeb in the war of succession and was later given the title Padshah Begum — and on her death in 1671 she was interred in a marble-screened, roofless grave chamber within the baradari of the very garden she had designed.
  • Today the white-marble pavilion, the carved marble jaali of her grave, the Char Bagh axes and mature shade trees make Roshanara Bagh a significant heritage-cum-recreational space, while its lake draws migratory birds in winter, making it a favourite for morning walks and birdwatching away from the city's roar.
  • For vegetarian travellers the nearby Kamla Nagar area has good pure-veg options — Govardhan Vegetarian, the famous Chache Di Hatti and Bikanervala among them.

Practical notes

entry is free and the garden is open daily, best enjoyed in daylight — some outer areas away from the maintained lawns can be overgrown or poorly lit, so stay on the frequented paths, and do not climb on the heritage marble structures. Nearest metro: Pul Bangash, about 1 km. Carry water in summer; allow an hour. It is at once a heritage monument and a living neighbourhood park, so expect joggers, birders and families alongside the Mughal history — a combination that makes Roshanara Bagh feel lived-in rather than roped-off, and all the more rewarding for it.

Timings & Entry Fee

Visiting Hours

  • • Approx 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (daily)
  • • Best in daylight for the baradari and tomb
  • • Winter mornings best for birdlife
Days OpenOpen DailyEntry FeeFree EntryTime Needed1 hour

Entry Fee: Free entry to the public garden and heritage monuments. Do not climb on the marble structures.

Verified: July 2026

Location & How to Reach

Address

Roshanara Road, Shakti Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110007

Off Roshanara Road, near Kamla Nagar, North Delhi

📍 Get Directions🗺️ View on map

🚇 Nearest Metro: Pul Bangash (Red Line) — about 1 km; Pratap Nagar (Red Line)

🚶 Walking from Metro: From Pul Bangash metro it is about a 10–15 minute walk (1 km) to the Roshanara Road main gate.

Distance from

  • • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): 22 km (~55 min)
  • • New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): 6 km (~25 min)
  • • Connaught Place: 8 km (~30 min)

Parking

street · ₹20–₹50 (paid)

Street parking on Roshanara Road near the main gate.

🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop at the Roshanara Road gate; Pul Bangash metro is a short rickshaw ride.

How to Reach: Roshanara Bagh is on Roshanara Road in the Shakti Nagar / Kamla Nagar area, North Delhi. Nearest metro: Pul Bangash (Red Line), about 1 km (a short rickshaw or 10–15 minute walk); Pratap Nagar (Red Line) is also nearby. Autos and buses serve Roshanara Road.

Things to Do

  • See the marble baradari and grave chamber
  • Walk the Char Bagh water-channel axes
  • Birdwatch by the lake in winter
  • Photograph the Mughal gateways and fountains
  • Relax on the shaded lawns

Best Time to Visit

Best SeasonOctober to MarchBest Time of DayEarly morning or late afternoonTime Needed1 hourCrowd LevelsCalm; morning walkers and birders at dawn

History & Significance

History

Roshanara Bagh is a 17th-century Mughal Char Bagh laid out from around 1650 for Roshanara Begum, daughter of Shah Jahan and younger sister of Aurangzeb.

  • A powerful figure who backed Aurangzeb in the war of succession and was titled Padshah Begum, she was interred on her death in 1671 in a marble-screened, roofless grave chamber within the baradari of the garden she herself had commissioned.

🏛️ Architect: A Mughal Char Bagh layout with intersecting water channels and fountains, and a white-marble baradari pavilion housing a roofless grave chamber enclosed by carved marble jaali screens, ringed by ornamental water troughs.

Significance

Roshanara Bagh is one of the largest and oldest surviving Mughal gardens in Delhi — and a rare one laid out by, and as the resting place of, a Mughal princess — with a Char Bagh plan, a marble baradari and grave chamber, and a winter bird-lake.

Places to Visit Nearby

Kamla Nagar Market

1 km away

A lively student shopping and food market near Delhi University.

University of Delhi (North Campus)

1.5 km away

Delhi University's historic north campus and its cafés.

Civil Lines heritage area

2 km away

The old colonial Civil Lines quarter of North Delhi.

Family & Accessibility

Kid Friendly4of 5Stroller AccessPartialWheelchair AccessPartialChanging RoomNoPet PolicyYes

Family Highlights

  • • A white-marble baradari and Roshanara Begum's grave chamber
  • • A classic Char Bagh layout with water channels
  • • A lake that draws migratory birds in winter
  • • Mature shade trees and quiet lawns

Photography & Drone

Drone PolicyProhibited

💰 Equipment Fees: Free for personal photography.

📍 The Golden Spot: The white-marble baradari and jaali grave chamber in soft morning light.

🌅 Best Light Time: Early morning and late afternoon.

Tips & Safety

💡 Insider Tips

🌅 Secret View: Roshanara Begum's roofless, marble-jaali grave chamber inside the baradari is a quietly poignant highlight — a princess buried in the garden she designed.

🎯 Crowd Hack: Weekday dawns are peaceful and best for the winter birdlife by the lake.

💎 Secret Fact: Roshanara Begum, sister of Aurangzeb, both designed this Char Bagh around 1650 and was interred in its baradari on her death in 1671.

⚡ Express Tour

40 minutes — the baradari, the grave chamber and the central axes.

🔭 Deep Dive Tour

Half day — the garden with the North Campus and Kamla Nagar.

🙏 Etiquette & Dress Code

Do's

  • See the marble baradari and Roshanara Begum's grave chamber
  • Walk the Char Bagh water-channel axes
  • Birdwatch by the lake, especially in winter
  • Photograph the Mughal gateways and fountains
  • Relax on the shaded lawns

Don'ts

  • Do not stray into overgrown, poorly lit outer areas
  • Do not visit the far corners after dark
  • Do not climb on or deface the heritage marble structures
  • Do not forget water in summer

👕 Dress Code: No dress code; comfortable shoes and sun protection.

📷 Photography Rules: Personal photography is free across the garden and heritage structures.

Good to Know

💳 Money & Connectivity

UPIPartialCardsNoCashYes

🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs around Kamla Nagar and Roshanara Road (within 1 km).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Roshanara Bagh timings and entry fee?

Entry is free. The garden is open daily, roughly 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but is best visited in daylight for the baradari, tomb and birdlife.

Which is the nearest metro to Roshanara Bagh?

Pul Bangash on the Red Line is about 1 km away (a short rickshaw or 10–15 minute walk); Pratap Nagar on the Red Line is also nearby.

Who was Roshanara Begum?

Roshanara Begum was a daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and the younger sister of Aurangzeb, a powerful Mughal princess who designed this garden around 1650 and was buried in its baradari in 1671.

What can you see at Roshanara Bagh?

A classic Mughal Char Bagh with water channels and fountains, a white-marble baradari pavilion housing Roshanara Begum's marble-jaali grave chamber, Mughal gateways, and a lake that draws migratory birds in winter.

Is Roshanara Bagh safe to visit?

The maintained central areas are pleasant and popular for morning walks; some outer corners can be overgrown or poorly lit, so visit in daylight and stay on the frequented paths.

Where can I eat vegetarian food near Roshanara Bagh?

Nearby Kamla Nagar has good pure-veg options — Govardhan Vegetarian, the famous Chache Di Hatti and Bikanervala among them.

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