Buddha Jayanti Park

Buddha Jayanti Park also known as the 'Mahavir Jayanti Park' and renamed as 'Buddha Jayanti Smarak Park' is situated on Ridge Road towards the southern end of Delhi Ridge which lies close to Dhaula Kuan in New Delhi or alternatively from Sardar Patel Marg (Road) which lies just opposite Assam House and it is easily reachable by local transport and from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

Buddha Jayanti Park is a beautiful well manicured garden with sprawling lawns and blooming flowers. Though relatively new in the list of parks in Delhi, it is quite popular amongst Delhiites and tourists alike.

This garden was built to commemorate the 2500 years of Lord Buddha's  attainment of Nirvana. The significance of the garden lies in the fact that sapling of the original Bodhi tree (under which Buddha attained Nirvana) has been brought all the way from Sri Lanka and transplanted here.

Emperor Asoka's daughter Sanghamitra took a sapling from the original Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya and went to Sri Lanka to preach Buddhism. Check out the beautiful idol of Buddha that lies at one corner of the park.

Buddha Garden Delhi features as one of the most coveted Tourist attractions in New Delhi. Buddha Jayanti Park, which is also popularly known as Buddha Garden, is a favorite hangout destination for couples in Delhi.

It is infamous because some couples indulge in objectionable activities. The Buddha Jayanti Park is seen crowded mostly with Youngsters, early morning joggers and Yoga enthusiast however, most families along with Friends are seen here, especially during weekends, where they spend fun time playing outdoor games after a good picnic lunch.

Young couples mostly visit this park during weekdays as it generally remains quiet and free of the usual family crowd and hence gives them a quiet time and ample space to spend private time with each other.