Rashtrapati Bhavan's Amrit Udyan to open for visitors again from August 16

The famous Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for visitors from August 16, for the second time in a year, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Amrit Udyan was opened from January 29 to March 31 this year as part of Udyan Utsav-I, more than 10,000 people visited it.

"Amrit Udyan will open to the public from August 16, 2023, for one month (excluding Mondays), as part of Udyan Utsav-II. On September 5, it will be opened exclusively for teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day," said a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. “This is the first time that the Udyan is opening for the second time in a year,” said an official.

Udyan Utsav-II aims to showcase the bloom of annuals to visitors. Government school students can visit the museum for free during Udyan Utsav-II, the statement added.

Visitors can visit the gardens from 10 am to 5 pm (the last entry is at 4 pm) and entry will be from Gate No. 35 of Rashtrapati Bhavan near North Avenue. Bookings can be made online from August 7 on the Rashtrapati Bhavan website – visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in.

"Admission visitors can get tickets from self-service kiosks located near Gate No. 35. Entry to Amrit Udyan is free," the statement said.

Along with Amrit Udyan, visitors can visit Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum by booking their slots online.