Created on the occasion of 250th anniversary of Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment, Buddha Jayanti Park is one of the famous tourist spots in New Delhi. It is located in the southern part of Delhi ridge and is favorite to Delhites and tourists.
The important thing to notice at Buddha Jayanti Park is that a sapling of the original Bodhi Tree, under which Gautama Buddha attained Nirvana, from Sri Lanka was brought and planted here. Sanghamitra, Emperor Asoka’s daughter, from Bodh Gaya took a sapling of the original Bodh tree and went to Sri Lanka to preach park.
Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, is celebrated here every year in the month of May. On October 1993 the park was dedicated to 14th Dalai Lama.
Buddha Jayanti Park’s Nearby Attractions
Four famous tourist spots are very near to the Buddha Jayanti Park. They are as mentioned below:
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
- India Gate
- Jantar Mantar
- Talkatora Gardens
Buddha Jayanti Park Useful Facts
Location : Near Ridge Road, Dhaula Kuan
Time to Visit: All days 5.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Admission Fee: Absolutely free and open to all
Photography: Not prohibited but needs permission. No charges for it.
Time required for sightseeing: 1 hour
How to Reach Buddha Jayanti Park
Buddha Jayanti Park is centrally located and it can be reached easily from any corner of the city. Below are the routes and transport details:
Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
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