EOI : On your next visit to the Garden of Five Senses near Saket, you might not just be going for a peaceful stroll—you could soon be relaxing at an Ayurvedic wellness spa, trying your hand at rock climbing, or engaging in a paintball match.
The Delhi government plans to transform this sensory-themed park—originally designed to evoke sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—into a dynamic recreational space. Proposed additions include a library café, a craft café showcasing local art, and adventure-based attractions.
To move this vision forward, the Delhi Tourism Department has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to hire a consultant. This consultant will be responsible for creating a comprehensive redevelopment plan and advising the department throughout the process.
“A lot of people already come here for pre-wedding shoots, but the aim now is to boost tourism with a complete revamp,” a senior official shared. “We’ve floated tenders to appoint a consultant or landscape architect to help with this.”
The appointed consultant will be expected to develop a detailed redesign of the park—covering both open and enclosed areas. Their scope will include enhancements to signage, public art installations, furniture, seating areas, shelters, boundary walls, gates, parking facilities, and integrating sustainable systems like rainwater harvesting. Tourist-focused activities will also be a key part of the plan.
According to officials, the goal is to make the park an inclusive experience: “Whether you’re a nature lover, fitness buff, art enthusiast, photography fan, or someone who just wants to relax and enjoy the sounds of Bastar’s singing trees or musical pillars from South India—you’ll find something here.”
This isn’t the first time redevelopment has been proposed. When AAP leader Manish Sisodia served as tourism minister, plans included adventure activities like bungee jumping and rock climbing. However, those ideas were blocked due to lack of clearance from the forest department.
Now, with similar activities being reconsidered, officials acknowledged that permission would again be needed—especially since the park is located near forested terrain with natural rock and tree formations. “The selected consultant will assess the possibilities and recommend only those activities that are eco-friendly and feasible,” said one official.
The entire redevelopment effort will align with the Delhi Master Plan. Officials emphasized that the objective is to enhance and beautify the park while promoting a mix of experiences—recreational, artistic, cultural, and wellness-oriented—without compromising environmental sustainability.
Currently, the Garden of Five Senses is divided into distinct areas such as the entrance plaza, Khas Bagh, rainwater pond, Rang Bagh, Neel Bagh, zen garden, amphitheater, rock ridge, and a solar energy park.