GARDENS,
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SPACES
The North
Campus of the University is in close proximity to the
Ridge, which is a protected forest, while the South Campus
is a completely wooded area in the middle of the
Aravallis. There are spacious gardens and parks on both
campuses, full of seasonal flowers. The best developed are
the Mughal Garden, the Jawahar Vatika and the Platinum
Jubilee Park, but practically every college and hostel has
a well-maintained garden. In fact, the University Flower
Show is an important annual event in the City's calendar.
The University has a Conservatory of over 250 species of
rare and medicinal plants and there are woodlands behind
the Arts Faculty and the Main Library buildings. There are
also well-maintained parks in the residential areas of
Probyn Road, Maurice Nagar and in Dhaka.
Students, particularly in the colder months, are to be
found spread out on the University lawns when the sun is
shining - engaged in quiet conversation or animated
discussion or simply enjoying a book. The University
grounds are favorite walking areas for the neighboring
population - early mornings or late evenings. On the North
campus alone are to be found over 138 species of trees. In
fact, the density of trees on the campus is higher than
any other corresponding area in the city. Rhesus monkeys,
peacocks, mongooses, owls, rabbits, bandicoots, snakes,
the occasional jackal and about 40 different species of
birds populate the campus and the neighboring Ridge.