Despite being a densely populated metropolis, New Delhi is remarkably green, featuring extensive parks and protected forest areas.
* **The Delhi Ridge:** Often called the "green lungs" of the city, this northern extension of the ancient Aravalli Range is a protected urban forest supporting diverse birdlife and local flora. * **Lodhi Gardens:** A beautifully landscaped park dotted with 15th-century architectural monuments, popular for morning walks and yoga. * **City Parks:** Nehru Park (a frequent host to jazz and classical music concerts), Buddha Jayanti Park, and the National Indo-Africa Friendship Rose Garden.
